Spacecraft Analyst

Job Description:

We are looking for a Spacecraft Analyst for our COP RT team. This position is based at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt. It is a permanent full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking the tasks of required of the 24/7 On-call Analyst service as required – (rota)

• Support mission preparation activities

• Supporting operational Spacecraft and Ground Segment database maintenance

• Operating as the Controller if required

• Attending and supporting S6 operations meetings as required, including the Daily Operations Meetings

• Providing, as required, training, continuation or proficiency training for Controllers

• Preparation and presentation of training packages in support of the missions

• Monitor the End-to-End production, Timeliness Processing & Dissemination via monthly/quarterly KPIs.

• Validate and compile data for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the EUMETSAT S6 Centre to be used in the generation of monthly/quarterly reports

• Coordinate the assessment and review of the monthly KPIs;

• Monitor Production/Dissemination performance and Conduct 1st level investigations into anomalies. Report through the established channels.

• Monitor and co-ordinate MME interface issues

• Supervise and co-ordinate Controller activities with respect to mission monitoring activities

• Support the development of the SMART monitoring implementation for the S6 environment including participation in S6 SMART development meetings;

• Identify and co-ordinate and supervise team training activities

• Analysis of system activities, events and anomalies with a view to improving training, procedures or the system

• Creating, reviewing, updating and issuing operational documentation as required.

• Provide input for weekly operations email as required

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Mandatory experience as a Spacecraft controller or certification in Copernicus missions in EUMETSAT

• S6 EUMETSAT Controller Certification will be an asset

• Python, Linux, Visual Basic, some programming experience would be an advantage for the role.

• Good communication skills.

• Good English skills, both oral and written

Desirable Skills

• Good IT skills (Database, SQL, Programming).

• Good communication skills.

• Good English skills both oral and written.

Furthermore

• Applicants with good knowledge of Python, Visual Basic, SQL, C++  will be given preference

Seniority:

Expert

Primary Location:

DE - Darmstadt - EUMETSAT

Contract Type:

Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Onsite