Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Your mission:
To complement our Mission Operations team, we are looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer, to support Operations and Operations Preparation for our spacecraft constellation.
 
 As part of an International and ambitious team, you will be involved in the tasks below.
• Design, develop, validate and maintain nominal and contingency operational procedures (automated and manual) to perform activities on the spacecraft;
• Participate to the spacecraft operations definition, planning and scheduling process;
• Analyse spacecraft telemetry on a periodic basis;
• Support the execution of automated operations (monitor and control) of the spacecraft and the ground system during routine operations and decommissioning (Phase E/F);
• Provide first level on-call support for spacecraft and ground system anomalies, ensuring safety of the spacecraft and performing recoveries according to available procedures;
• Participate to the investigation and resolution process of spacecraft anomalies;
• Execute routine and contingency Flight Dynamics tasks;
• Contribute to the development, validation and maintenance of operational tools and processes to enhance automation, efficiency and reliability of operations;
• Participate to pre-launch Rehearsals and Simulations of Spacecraft Flight Operations;

 
This position is based in Munich. We are looking forward to meeting you!

Your profile:
Important: Please only apply if you have a valid working permit in Germany (or the EU)• Your education: a university degree or equivalent education in Aerospace Engineering or other engineering/science related field;
• Your experience: 3+ years of experience in activities applicable to spacecraft operations;
• Languages: fluency in English, both in speech and writing;
• Your mindset: Ability to work independently as well as in a Team, with a proactive and analytical mindset;
• What we consider a plus:• Familiarity with day-to-day operations of LEO spacecraft;
• Familiarity with the development and execution of operational procedures;
• Experience with Python scripting;
• Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems (platform and payload);
• Familiarity with spacecraft health status monitoring and reporting;
• Experience with Mission Control Systems and spacecraft Simulators;
• Experience with Mission Planning Systems and Flight Dynamics Systems;

Note: Don't meet all the criteria above? We'd still love to hear from you. We value diverse backgrounds and are committed to building a team with varied perspectives and experiences.

Why us?:
• We nurture your growth. Our employees are key to the success of Vyoma, that is why we want you to grow fast and assume greater responsibility. We also invest in your training while on the job.
• Transparency. At each step of the way, from recruitment to onboarding to having a permanent position, you will know where you stand and have a clear roadmap, with timeline, goals and expectations. 
• Accountability and Feedback. Fostering open and direct lines of communication is crucial for the success of individuals and our teams, that is why we encourage people to speak up and maintain flat hierarchies.
• Your time is valuable. Work should not trump private life, that is why we offer 30 days of holidays, the possibility to work from home, and flexible working hours.
• The perks. Effort should be compensated appropriately, which is why we offer a competitive salary, a private pension plan, transportation allowances, 5 days of paid sick leave for childcare per year for all parents and other benefits.
• We are all social animals. We don't just work hard, but we know how to have fun together during our weekly Happy Hours and Game Nights.