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Join the dynamic Astronomy and Fundamental Physics Missions Division for exciting spacecraft operations
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Salary
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Location
Darmstadt, DE
Expires
Expires at anytime
The Astronomy and Fundamental Physics Missions Division of the European Space Agency offers a thrilling experience for individuals interested in satellite and spacecraft operations. This exceptional environment goes through design, implementation, and operational phases for science-related and selected space safety program missions.
- Role Summary:
- Support the XMM-Newton and INTEGRAL Flight Control Team to carry out mission operations and assess mission performance
- Leverage systems that evaluate various ground segment and spacecraft elements
- Role Requirements:
- Completion or final year of masters degree in physics and/or software engineering
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Prior experience in international teams is an asset
- Proficiency in Python or other programming languages
- Experience in data analysis and AI tools usage
- Application Process Details:
- ESA invites applications from diverse candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, or disability
- Considerable interest is shown in applicants' motivation, professional perspective, and career goals during the selection process
The Astronomy and Fundamental Physics Missions Division is responsible for the design, implementation and operations of the mission operations ground segment and the spacecraft operations for Science and selected Space Safety programme missions in the area of operations, typically from start of phase B through in-flight commissioning to routine mission operations until the end of mission.
You will support the XMM-Newton and INTEGRAL Flight Control Team to execute the mission operations and to assess the performance of the missions and their ground segment. You will build up experience in the following areas: General insight in the know how, organization and culture of satellite operations Systems that measure the performance of the various ground segment and spacecraft elements.
You should have just completed, or be in the final year of your master’ s degree in physics and/or software engineering. You should have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience of working in international teams can be considered an asset. Your motivation, overall professional perspective and career goals will also be explored during the later stages of the selection process. Knowledge of Python or other programming languages and/or experience in data analysis and/or usage of AI tools are essential.
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged. At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process.
