ISS/Columbus Planner

Package Description

Job Introduction

Serco, a trusted service provider with over 40 years of experience, collaborates extensively with prominent space agencies and organizations across Germany and Europe, including the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT), and the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC). Our partnership extends to supporting critical Earth-observing activities and advancing space technology to facilitate scientific research and exploration.

Serco is actively seeking an ISS/Columbus Planner (EPIC) to join our esteemed team at DLR's Oberpfaffenhofen location, specifically within the Columbus research laboratory, a human spaceflight mission which Is Europe’s major contribution to the ISS.

Main Responsibilities

As  ISS/Columbus Planner (EPIC)  you will concentrate your activities on the following:

Transformation of mission objectives and operational requirements, translated into executable timelines of on-board and ground activities Strategic, Tactical, and Execution planning, in long, mid-term, and short-term timeframes Coordination and communication aspects with the other entities (payload and experiment developers such as CADMOS, BIOTESC, BUSOC, etc) and international partners (NASA, JAXA, ROSCOSMOS, CSA) Technical planning where payload requirements are properly integrated into the ISS on-board executable timelines Generate and maintain up-to-date planning timeline for European Lab experiments according to procedures in support of daily operations Interface closely with the Flight Control Team (FCT) and ground control teams in order to quickly address any problems should an emergency situation arise Involved directly on the console in real-time re-planning, and support procedure/message readiness review and uplink for the operation of Columbus module through Col-CC shifts as COMET position Planning activities cover long term series of activities Increment, perform both the pre-increment preparation (longer term, future planning), and short-term planning Develop On-Orbit Summary timeline during pre-increment planning, and for ensuring the integration of the European activities into the Weekly Plans (WLP) and daily Short-Term Plans (STP).

Successful Candidate

Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring :

Bachelor's or master's degree in space engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field Strong knowledge of Office 365 and Windows Willingness to work in rotating shifts and during weekends when necessary Experience or knowledge of mission planning, and timeline development Familiarity with the ISS operations, and general knowledge about the mission Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with proficiency in English Detail-oriented and organized, capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic work environment Ability to work effectively in a shift work scheme, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the EU.

On Offer:

Relocation allowance: to use on a one-way flight ticket, transportation from the airport to a temporary hotel, and one month of temporary accommodation while securing permanent housing

Hybrid working model 30% subvention on Deutschland ticket Gym membership discount Participation in pension and health scheme 30 days of holiday

Relocation:

Munich, Germany, offers a central location in Europe, making it an ideal base for travel and business within the EU. Major cities are well-connected by road, rail, and air, with Munich Airport being one of Europe's busiest and most well-connected airports, facilitating easy international travel.

Serco GMBH offers relocation support for all EU passport holders that are planning to relocate to Germany and work in our COP2 Service Facility.

DE&I:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Serco GMBH is based on a culture where every voice is heard, and every employee feels valued. Working together as one team, we can enhance the experience of our people and teams, improve the value of our solutions to better serve the missions of our customers, and make an impact in our world.

What we offer if you join our amazing team:

Serco GMBH offers relocation support for all EU passport holders are planning to relocate to Germany. Relocation allowance: including a one-way flight ticket, transportation and 1 month in a hotel while securing permanent housing. Hybrid working model 50% subvention on Deutschland ticket Gym membership discount Participation in pension and health scheme 30 days of holiday

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