XMM/INTEGRAL Instrument Operations Engineer

Vor 5 Tagen

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Deutschland Solenix Vollzeit 60.000 € - 80.000 € pro Jahr

About the Company

Solenix is a privately owned and international company providing engineering and consulting services in the space market, with branches in Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. We are known for high-quality services, user-oriented solutions, reliable partnerships and constructive collaboration. Our customers include space agencies such as ESA, EUMETSAT and DLR, as well as large private sector companies. Solenix is specialized in distributed systems and client applications and applies modern technologies with a focus on high-performing, robust and light solutions.

About the Role

We are looking for a Instrument Operations Engineer to support our client ESOC. You will join the Astronomical Missions Operations team and provide additional engineering support for the XMM & INTEGRAL missions.

Responsibilities

  • Instrument Operations and Maintenance
  • Execute real-time payload and instrument operations, including on-call support.
  • Perform anomaly investigation and recovery for instruments.
  • Maintain and update instrument procedures, databases, observing modes, and on-board software (development, modification, and testing).

  • Support instrument health monitoring, trend analysis, and performance assessment.

  • Operational Support and Coordination

  • Provide operational support for special instrument activities, such as eclipse operations and other mission-critical events.
  • Develop and implement automation solutions to improve Real-Time Operations efficiency.

  • Coordinate with instrument Principal Investigators and engineering teams to address operational issues.

  • Mission and Calibration Support

  • Collaborate with calibration and mission planning teams at ESAC to support operational planning and execution.
  • Develop and maintain operational documentation under configuration control.
  • Develop automated solutions as needed, ensuring efficient and accurate database management and deployment, aligned with service delivery assignments.
  • Maintain and update operational tools used for interacting with and deploying the Database and other mission components, primarily developed in Python, Java, and Bash.

Qualifications

  • University degree or equivalent education in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering.

Required Skills

  • Proficiency in Spacecraft Payload and Platform subsystem operations.
  • Understanding and experience in the area in operating spacecrafts.
  • Experience in the generation of Flight Procedures and validation.
  • Familiarity with satellite control systems, in particular SCOS-2000.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a flexible way.
  • Good Communication skills.
  • Fluent in the English language.

Preferred Skills

  • Knowledge of satellite instrument operations.
  • Familiarity with the ESOC environment.
  • Some experience dealing with external interfaces, e.g. Project, Industry, PDGS, etc.
  • Familiarity with MOIS.
  • Programming knowledge (Python, Bash).

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role and believe you can make a meaningful impact, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

Grow with us and become part of Solenix. We look forward to welcoming you. Make the change and apply now

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