We are looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to join our team at the Earth Observation Missions Division, Mission Operations Department, Directorate of Operations (D/OPS). Our division is responsible for the design, implementation and operations of the flight operations ground segment and the satellite mission operations for all ESA Earth Observation satellites.

The Role: You will initially be assigned to the Copernicus Sentinels Optical Imaging Missions Operations Unit within the Earth Observation Missions Division. You will report hierarchically to the Head of Unit and functionally to the Unit's Spacecraft Operations Managers (SOMs) for specific tasks. Your tasks and responsibilities will include assisting the SOM or Head of Unit in the definition, preparation and execution of the mission operations assigned to the Unit - currently Sentinel-2, LSTM and CHIME, including nominal, special and contingency operations, spacecraft and ground segment anomaly investigation and resolution, performance evaluation and reporting.

Job Requirements: A master's degree in engineering, mathematics or physics is required for this post. You should also have a minimum of five years of direct experience in flight operations; have demonstrated experience in planning tools used for multi-instrument planning, including development, tailoring/configuration, setup and automation; have demonstrated experience of interfacing with external and international partners for matters relating to instrument operations; demonstrate a strong capacity for teamwork; have a high level of self-motivation and autonomy and the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.

Benefits: We are 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.

Application Details: Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations. During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.