Multi-Mission Ground Station Controller

Job Description:

Are you fascinated by the world of communications? Are you interested in how objects far out in space stay connected with us here on Earth? Do you enjoy working with communication systems and have a good understanding of radio frequency (RF) technology?

If working around the clock in rotating shifts - while benefiting from the additional flexibility that comes with it - sounds like a good fit for you, this could be the right opportunity.

Join one of our teams and support space missions around the clock from our customer's ground station in Weilheim near Munich.

Your tasks

Responsibilities

You will provide network and system management services for real-time operations and support Multi-Mission Operations and the associated ground segment as part of a rotating 24/7 shift team at the German Space Operations Center's ground station (ZDBS) in Weilheim near Munich.

Your responsibilities include:

• Operating and configuring ground station systems as part of a 24/7 shift team
• Reviewing planning and configuration activities
• Setting up, calibrating and troubleshooting satellite communication links
• Maintaining the operations log and ensuring operational safety and continuity
• Remotely configuring and monitoring TT&C equipment
• Performing and archiving In-Orbit Testing (IOT) measurements
• Operating a User Help Desk and handling user requests
• Configuring and operating complex ground segment systems such as 15-m tracking antennas, up- and down-converters, high-power amplifiers and related equipment