Satellite Control Center Systems Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Satellite Control Center Systems Engineer (HW/SW)

• Focus: Satellite communications ground segment and SCC systems engineering

• Location: Near Munich (Taufkirchen)

Description

You will design, develop, and technically procure Satellite Control Centers (SCC), supporting their integration into the ground segment through commissioning. The position includes requirements engineering, systems concept/design, verification & validation support, and creation of flight/ground operations procedures. During routine operations, you act as a technical point of contact for anomalies and support Level-3 issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and technically procure SCCs and extensions/modifications for MILSATCOM and commercial applications

• Maintain SCCs during the routine program phase

• Support development and acceptance phases from RFP through end acceptance

• Support SCC implementation in the ground segment up to commissioning

• Act as technical contact for anomalies during operations and support Level-3 problem solving

• Perform requirements engineering for the SCC scope and lower layers using DOORS

• Carry out and refine systems engineering concept and design activities, including requirements, interfaces, user/management data flows, and TM/TC interfaces

• Define hardware and software component requirements and interfaces (e.g., to ground stations, payload control centers, networks, IT infrastructure, and data centers)

• Develop system trade-offs and support definition of the overall architecture

• Develop the SCC-level verification & validation concept and support higher-level tests (e.g., SVTs and GSVTs)

• Develop the operations concept and create operating requirements and operating products (Flight & Ground Operations Procedures, FOPs & GOPs)

• Technically support project leaders in planning, contractual changes, and identification of risks and opportunities

Requirements

• Master’s degree in telecommunications, electronics, or another relevant engineering discipline

• Proven systems engineering experience for spacecraft control centers and payload control centers

• Strong systems engineering knowledge of satellite control centers, including technical interfaces, data flows (user and management data), and TM/TC engineering (secured and unsecure)

• Experience with software-based systems, networks, and IT infrastructure

• Experience in ground station engineering

• Experience in design, development, integration, verification, and operation of satellite control centers, including associated processes and operating procedures

• Knowledge of communications engineering (advantage): HF link budgets and antenna design

• Business-fluent English and German

• Security clearance required / eligibility for review by recognized authorities

Benefits

• Attractive compensation with special payments

• 30 vacation days plus special leave

• Comprehensive training and international development opportunities

• Social benefits, on-site facilities, and flexible working time models

• Inclusive, diverse working environment