Ground Station Engineer

Leonardo

Darmstadt, Germany2w ago

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Key details

Location
Darmstadt, Germany
Work style
Hybrid
Level
Mid level
Job type
Full-time
Experience
2–5 yrs
Function
Software engineering
Focus area
other
Posted
2w ago

Skills

configuration managementtechnical documentationtechnical writing

About the role

Job Description:

We are looking for a qualified professional to handle routine, non-routine, and contingency GEO/LEO ground station operations, systems evolution and validation, future mission preparation, and collaboration support.


Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct routine, non-routine, and contingency GEO/LEO ground station operations.
  • Track performance, investigate anomalies, and propose corrective upgrades.
  • Maintain schedules, operational databases, and monitoring systems.
  • Provide inputs for periodic metrics and Copernicus Programme reporting.
  • Assist in specifying requirements and assessing technical upgrades.
  • Support operational validation (IV&V, SSVTs) and document results.
  • Evaluate technical documentation for improvements.
  • Prepare commissioning and operational scenarios for upcoming missions (MTG, EPS-SG, EPS-Sterna, CO2M, Sentinel-6).
  • Identify system deficiencies and propose risk resolutions.
  • Contribute to operational concepts, transition plans, and training manuals.
  • Participate in ARBs, ECPs, and team meetings with external partners.
  • Train controllers and engineers via documentation and presentations.
  • Availability for on-call/standby, weekend, holiday, and shift work as required.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

  • University degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a relevant scientific discipline (Telecommunications, RF, Electronics, Aerospace).
  • Minimum 2 years operating complex GEO/LEO ground station systems (TT&C, MDA), preferably in Earth Observation.
  • Proven experience in ground station validation (V&V) and managing major system evolutions.
  • Working knowledge of ECSS and CCSDS operational standards.
  • Skilled in writing technical documents (requirements, designs, test/operational procedures) and managing configuration control.
  • Experience defining or optimizing operational user interfaces (HMIs, operator views).


Desirable Skills

  • Knowledge of ground segment interfaces.
  • Hardware/software anomaly diagnosis.
  • Baseband configuration.
  • Monitoring tools (e.g., Dataminer).
  • SLE services.

Seniority:

Expert

Primary Location:

DE - Darmstadt - EUMETSAT

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Onsite

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