Copernicus Space Segment Coordination Engineer

vor 1 Woche


Darmstadt, Hessen, Deutschland EUMETSAT Vollzeit
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Space Segment Coordination Engineer to join our team at EUMETSAT. As a key member of our Copernicus Mission Development Division, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining competence in space segment-related topics.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish and maintain the competence in the space segment domain, serving as the internal and external EUMETSAT space segment point of contact for future Copernicus missions.
  • Contribute to the definition of the space segment technical and programmatic baseline, ensuring its evolution throughout the mission lifecycle.
  • During the requirement definition phase, review requirements relevant to the space segment, focusing on operability and alignment with involved partners.
  • Participate in trade-off analyses of the Space Segment, addressing operability, OPS preparation, mission analysis, and other critical aspects.
  • Identify and share EUMETSAT needs related to the development of System and Ground Segment and mission operations with the Space Segment Partner.
  • During the design and development phase, coordinate baselines between EUMETSAT and Partners for space segment at technical and programmatic levels.
  • Report to EUMETSAT project teams on the status of space segment activities.
  • Coordinate participation of EUMETSAT teams in relevant Space Segment Reviews and other meetings, ensuring issues are processed according to agreed procedures.
  • Support project activities with recommendations and trade-offs relevant to the development of System and Ground Segment and risk management.
  • Maintain the relevant Space Segment information repository.
  • Follow up on the definition and monitor the execution of satellites' storage activities.
  • During the commissioning phase, follow up on the health status of in-orbit satellites and organize support from Industry as required.
Requirements
  • Proven experience in Space Segment engineering, procurement, and management, preferably in an Earth Observation satellite development environment.
  • Familiarity with the management of ESA satellite development programmes would be a strong advantage.
  • Experience with system baseline management, formal engineering reviews, and risk management processes.
  • Strong level of diplomacy and tact, with the ability to balance sometimes conflicting inter-agency priorities while advocating for the interests of the home institution.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with proven ability to apply these to interactions with teams having different or conflicting interests.
  • Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects/programmes simultaneously, with sometimes different constraints, and/or tasks/schedule demands, requiring flexibility and adaptiveness.
What We Offer

The initial contract will be of 4 years' duration, with subsequent 5-year contracts being awarded thereafter, subject to individual performance and organisation requirements. There is no limit to the amount of follow-up contracts a staff member can receive up to the EUMETSAT retirement age of 63. This post is graded A2/A4 on the EUMETSAT salary scales. The minimum basic salary for this post is EURO per month (net of internal tax but excluding pension contribution and insurances), which may be negotiable on the basis of skills and experience. EUMETSAT offers attractive benefits, including a competitive salary, comprehensive pension scheme, and a range of other benefits.



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