Thorn SDS are looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to join our team, based in Darmstadt, Germany. We are looking for an engineer with experience of Spacecraft Operations, ideally gained in an international environment. You will have operational experience supporting the development, LEOP, commissioning and routine of the platform and payload systems. You will be responsible for conducting routine and special operations of the satellites, monitoring the subsystems and instruments, analysing performance and trends. Investigating satellite anomalies and preparing and executing recovery operations is key to the role. The operating language is English.
About the Role - We are looking for someone with a university degree or equivalent education in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering.
Responsibilities
* Spacecraft System and Subsystem knowledge
* Knowledge of Spacecraft operations ideally with experience working with ESOC or EUMETSAT
* Solid understanding of Low Earth Orbit (LEOP) spacecraft operations
* Familiarity with control systems, preferably SCOS-2000, ideally EGOS-CC
* Proficient in programming, design patterns, and algorithms, with a focus on writing modular and reusable code to enhance operational efficiency and flexibility. Proficiency in any programming language with object-oriented capabilities is preferred, with much of the work being done in Python.
* Strong command of Bash and tcsh shells for system navigation, monitoring processes, diagnosing issues, and implementing fixes
Required Skills
* Familiarity with MariaDB or other SQL languages along with knowledge of MySQL server configuration is advantageous, as is experience with the setup and optimisation
* Expertise in automation, focusing on creating modular, reusable code with an object-oriented approach, rather than task-specific scripts for individual use
* Git experience for version control, including experience with GitLab workflows and collaboration in a team development environment
* Hands-on experience with Linux server administration
* Satellite Validation tests experience will be an advantage
* Knowledge of Database Management and version control systems