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Leonardo

Sentinel 5P Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Leonardo

Operations Engineer for Sentinel-5P mission at Leonardo. Involves satellite subsystem responsibilities and collaboration within Earth Observation missions.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeDarmstadt • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Study of Project-specific Characteristics and Ground Segment Documentation
  • Participation in the Analysis and Design of Satellite Operations
  • Generation and validation of Flight Control Procedures
  • Mission Management and Mission Planning Support
  • Service Support for Ground Segment Systems development, evolution and testing (e.g. MCS, SIM and MPS)
  • Participation in the team Training Program
  • Routine Payload & Platform Operations
  • Participation in all Mission Critical Operations
  • General Flight Control Support Service
  • Spacecraft Performance Analysis
  • Participation in the on-call service

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • University degree or equivalent education in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering.
  • Experience in activities applicable to Spacecraft Operations
  • Experience with Spacecraft Subsystems Operations
  • Programming knowledge (Python, Bash)
  • Familiarity with operational simulators, especially the ones based on SIMULUS
  • Experience of Industry Standards and Protocols (CCSDS and ECSS)
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
  • CV in Europass format
  • Permission to work in the EU

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid Working: Onsite

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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonBashSpacecraft OperationsFlight Control ProceduresSpacecraft Subsystems OperationsSpacecraft Performance AnalysisMission ManagementMission Planning SupportGround Segment Systems DevelopmentRoutine Payload Operations
Soft Skills
Team CollaborationTraining Program ParticipationOn-Call Service Support
Certifications
University Degree in Computer ScienceUniversity Degree in Electronic EngineeringUniversity Degree in Aerospace EngineeringUniversity Degree in Telecommunications EngineeringCV in Europass FormatPermission to Work in the EU