Ground System Controller

Job Description:

We are looking to strengthen our Ground System Control team supporting ISS (Columbus) Operations, delivering services to our customer based in Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich, in the area of spacecraft operations, with a talented and ambitious team member. If you have an eye for detail and love working in a dynamic and challenging workplace, then this could be your opportunity. This is a shift position working in a rotating shift pattern 16x5 (i.e. no night shift or shift on weekends) with lots of opportunity to train in one of the most exciting Space projects.

Key Responsibilities

Ground system operations support in a 16x5 rotating shift pattern and offline set-up;

Supporting scheduled simulations and test operations;

Preparation of the ground segment systems for scheduled activities, especially the Data Services System and Monitoring and Control System subsystems of scheduled preventive maintenance;

Work closely with the subsystem engineers to ensure that any service changes are correctly implemented and documented.

On-call services might be requested.

Updating and validating Ground Control Team procedure and training material;

Cross certification with other projects as requested by the Line Manager.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

Good technical background in Telecommunication, Aerospace, or IT-related stream (Preferably with an engineering degree, but it is not a must due to extensive onsite training);

Confident in dealing with Operations;

Good knowledge of LINUX;

Programming, Networking, and MS Office skills.

Good communication skills;

Team player;

Fast learner and willing to improve;

Ability to work with little or no supervision and take responsibility;

Ability for structured troubleshooting and analysis;

Flexible;

Ability to prioritize different parallel activities;

Capability of following and implementing standard procedures;

Problem-solving aptitude.

Seniority:

Primary Location:

DE - Oberpfaffenhofen - GSOC

Additional Locations:

Contract Type:

Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working: