Astrophysics Missions Analyst

Job Description:

As part of the new ESOC FOE Astrophysics missions’ contract, due to start on 01/01/2027, we are seeking to expand our Spacecraft Analyst Team.

Key Responsibilities

The general activities to be supported by this service are: 

• Maintenance of operational databases, related tools, operational procedures using MS Office tools, VBA, SQL, etc.;

• Support in validation of operational procedures and new releases of operational tools;

• Development and maintenance of operational documentation under configuration control;

• Reviewing alarms and out-of-limit events raised during shifts and supporting the FCT in offline investigation of spacecraft anomalous behaviour, determining follow-up actions;

• Support in performing trend analysis of spacecraft and ground-segment telemetry and general reporting during routine operations;

• Supporting automation and process improvements to reduce routine workload on the shift team.

• Organisation, training and operational readiness check of the spacecraft controllers assigned to the mission;

• Attending operation meetings with the FCT as required;

Additional Analyst tasks as defined by the supervisor.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• A university degree in a Science or IT-related discipline (electronics, physics, computing, programming, process control, ground station operations) is preferred.

• Good IT skills (Database, SQL, programming)

• Good communication skills, fluency in English, both in speaking and writing

• Ability to work autonomously according to high-level guidelines and to work in international teams

• A good working knowledge of MS Office Tools

• Collaborative and team worker

• Solution orientated

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Spacecraft Operations

• Experience at EUMETSAT or ESOC

Furthermore

• Start date 01/10/2026 or 01/01/2027

• EU applications only.

• CV in the latest Europass format

Seniority:

Junior

Primary Location:

DE - Darmstadt - ESOC

Contract Type:

Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Onsite