Steigen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt des Deutschen Zentrums für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR), um mit Forschung und Innovation die Zukunft mitzugestalten Mit dem Know-how und der Neugier unserer 11.000 Mitarbeitenden aus 100 Nationen sowie unserer einzigartigen Infrastruktur, bieten wir ein spannendes und inspirierendes Arbeitsumfeld. Gemeinsam entwickeln wir nachhaltige Technologien und tragen so zur Lösung globaler Herausforderungen bei. Möchten Sie diese große Zukunftsaufgabe mit uns zusammen angehen? Dann ist Ihr Platz bei uns For our institute Space Operations and Astronaut Training in Köln we are looking for LUNA Operations Engineer (w/m/d), This job offer refers to the job advertisement 95787 Das erwartet Sie: The organisational unit Astronaut Training is integrated into the EAC Team (European Astronaut Center Team of the European Space Agency ESA) as part of a cooperative agreement between DLR e.V. and ESA. The EAC team supports the three core areas of astronaut management, training and medical care. The main objective here is the smooth operational and scientific running of the EAC centre as part of the ISS (International Space Station) programme and for exploration projects (manned space exploration, e.g. to the moon or Mars). It also supports the PR activities of the ESA astronaut team. In the immediate vicinity of the EAC, a lunar analogue facility (LUNA) is currently being built on the DLR site in an equal cooperation between DLR and ESA, a unique facility in Europe in which innovative astronautical-robotic scenarios will be developed, implemented and tested. The building will be equipped with scientific equipment in line with the scientific requirements of the (ESA and DLR internal and external) user community and must be continuously adapted for new projects. Cooperative organisation of the conception, development and implementation of an operating concept for the LUNA analogue facility and associated modules in coordination with the LUNA project management Coordination of the creation of a DLR/ESA LUNA operating concept together with the LUNA team, ESA and other DLR departments Realisation of the LUNA operating concept in cooperation with ESA and commissioning of LUNA under the agreed framework conditions Coordination with and implementation of scientific requirements of the users Supporting the LUNA project management in the realisation of project activities such as the development and equipping of the facility Preparation of relevant ESA requirements, specifications and general documentation Coordination and execution of dedicated work packages including implementation in line with the overall project objectives Preparation of studies on the individual equipment components, based on the DLR-internal and ESA-side user enquiries, evaluation of the results and preparation of the results Development and commissioning of a digitally supported LUNA user request and LUNA resource management system as well as a LUNA report and results documentation procedure: query and prioritisation of user requests depending on the boundary conditions In collaboration with ESA: preparation, implementation and management of user campaigns, including the day-to-day running of user campaigns in collaboration with project participants Documenting the results of utilisation campaigns in the operational and scientific areas as well as data management Systematic and scientific processing of the knowledge gained in LUNA in cooperation with the respective scientific teams and ESA as well as publication of the results Reporting to the LUNA Analogue Steering Board and implementing its strategic and budgetary decisions Project acquisition for the utilisation of the facility within DLR, ESA, international interest groups (e.g. NASA), research and commercial institutions, including continuous further development of LUNA in line with the strategic orientation and utilisation requirements of DLR, ESA, international partners (NASA) and commercial stakeholders In cooperation with ESA: representation of the LUNA Analogue Facility in the public image, e.g. vis-à-vis ministries and other institutions, acquisition of new national and international external users of the facility, network maintenance on the topic of astronautical and robotic lunar spaceflight Public relations work to raise awareness of LUNA and attract relevant projects and customers Das erwarten wir von Ihnen: Completed scientific university degree (Master's/Diploma Univ.) in natural sciences e.g. physics or engineering e.g. mechanical/aerospace engineering, electronics or other degree programmes relevant to the job Experience in project management in research or technology development Basic knowledge of management and process structures and/or management systems Experience in the field of astronautical spaceflight or exploration projects Experience in working with DLR and/or the European Space Agency ESA Experience in defining requirements for the procurement of services or products Knowledge of ESA and DLR space technology and space projects, as well as space and exploration strategies Good knowledge of MS Windows and MS Office Very good knowledge of German and English (written and spoken) Proven ability to communicate confidently in an international environment Proven experience in writing scientific publications, giving scientific presentations at conferences and symposia Willingness to undertake further training and business trips Security clearance as well as the willingness to security clearance pursuant to §§ 8 ff. Security Clearance Act (SÜG) is a condition for employment at DLR Due to export control regulations, only applicants (f/m/d) from ESA member states as well as Canada, Slovenia and the USA can be considered. We are looking for organisational talent, time management and the ability to work independently under time pressure. In addition, a high level of customer orientation and the ability to work effectively, independently and co-operatively in a multidisciplinary and international team are required. Unser Angebot: Das DLR steht für Vielfalt, Wertschätzung und Gleichstellung aller Menschen. Wir fördern eigenverantwortliches Arbeiten und die individuelle Weiterentwicklung unserer Mitarbeitenden im persönlichen und beruflichen Umfeld. Dafür stehen Ihnen unsere zahlreichen Fort- und Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten zur Verfügung. Chancengerechtigkeit ist uns ein besonderes Anliegen, wir möchten daher insbesondere den Anteil von Frauen in der Wissenschaft und Führung erhöhen. Bewerbungen schwerbehinderter Menschen bevorzugen wir bei fachlicher Eignung. Weitere Angaben: Eintrittsdatum: 01.03.2025 Dauer: 3 years Vergütung: Depending on qualifications up to EG 13 TVöD. Kennziffer: 99078