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