Ground Operations Engineer

Start Date: January 2027

Location: Darmstadt, Germany

Working hours: Full time, 40h/week

Requirement: EU citizenship

Submission deadline:

About LSE Space

We are an independent provider of space services, covering the entire life cycle of space systems, as the main subsidiary of SSC's Engineering Services. Employing over 190 engineers, we provide services to the international space market, including support for all phases of a space mission or full service, operations, independent consulting and training.

Are you fuelled by a passion for satellite operations and ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help Earth benefit from space?

If you answered yes to the question, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as a Ground Operations Engineer.

Security

In line with security requirements for this position, the candidate must hold an EU citizenship. Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

Requirements

• A degree in Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in end-to-end ground station systems for spacecraft operations, including spacecraft routine phase and direct involvement in LEOP activities.
• Knowledge of TT&C systems, ground networks, and mission control infrastructure.
• Familiarity with ground segment monitoring, telemetry handling, mission readiness testing and validation campaigns.
• Fluent in English, both in speech and writing

Responsibilities

• Participate in real-time ground operations during LEOP, commissioning and routine phases, including support to critical mission operations, such as Fly-Bys, spacecraft safe mode recoveries etc.
• Provide services for the mission-specific validation of ground segment elements prior to critical operations and after major modifications.
• Define mission-specific ground station configurations during the operations preparation phase and following significant changes.
• Contribute to the definition, development and validation of new ground segment facilities and tools and to the evolution of existing ones.
• Participate in system validation campaigns, simulations, and rehearsals for operational readiness.
• Operate monitoring and control systems for remote ground station operations.
• Monitor and analyze ground station performance, network connectivity, and data flows to maintain high service availability.
• Assist in anomaly detection, investigation, troubleshooting, and contingency response on the ground segment.
• Generate, maintain and update mission specific ground segment operations documentation, procedures and training material during the lifetime of a mission.
• Supervise and provide training sessions for other team members.
• Support the continuous improvement of operations.
• Be part of regular and event driven meetings with representatives of the spacecraft missions.
• Work closely with the Spacecraft Operations Flight Control team, and external ground service providers.

Benefits

• Thriving Environment: A growing and international environment with diverse backgrounds to learn from, with a lot of social events.
• Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of our relocation support and 30 days of paid vacation.
• Develop yourself: Enjoy permanent employment with diverse opportunities for growth, with our training program and a German language course.
• Well being: Prioritize your well-being with access to our gym program, bike lease program, and company doctor services.
• Supportive Workplace: Experience our open-door policy and ISO 9001-certified workplace, where your voice is valued and your contributions recognized
• Rewards and Incentives: Receive a competitive salary, bonus scheme, deferred compensation scheme and sponsored public transportation tickets.

Our Values:

Customer Passion - Collaboration - Care - Curiosity - Courage

In particular this means we always put our customers' needs at the forefront of everything we do. We aspire to a high level of customer passion. Our policy, as a fair and loyal partner, is to focus on our customers' goals and generate innovative solutions tailored to the project. Collaboration is the key to our success – one for all and all for one. We care for our people and try to make everything happen – for our employees AND our customers. Only with a high employee well-being our success is possible. We are reliable and result-oriented all the way and we always strive to deliver better than expected. This approach is essential for the benefit of both our clients and teams. As a result, we are able to preserve a spirit of trust and fairness between customers, partners and employees.

LSE Space is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please submit your application and all accompanying documents in English.