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System engineer, Ground Operations Manager (f/m/x) - GEO and MEO missions
Job Description
Req ID:  1177
Place of work:  Oberpfaffenhofen
Starting date:  baldmöglichst
Career level:  Experienced professionals
Type of employment:  Part time, Full-time
Duration of contract:  initially 3 years

Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V.; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!

For the operation of spacecraft, it is necessary to provide data exchange and communication between the spacecraft and the various elements of the ground segment, a task that is performed by the Communications & Ground Stations (KOB) organisational unit at the German Space Operations Centre (GSOC). The most important functions in the area of data transmission include the configuration, provision, maintenance and operation of the complete ground segment, including the antenna systems of the satellite ground station in Weilheim, the communication systems and the control centre systems. Telemetry data (information from the spacecraft), command data (control data to the spacecraft) and tracking data (where is the satellite?) are transmitted via the antenna systems of the Weilheim satellite ground station and communication interfaces to external ground stations are operated.

 

What to expect

You will assume the central role of Ground Operations Manager (f/m/x) for the satellite ground segment. In close connection with the "Ground Operations" group, whose operational and systems engineering responsibility covers the ground segment for satellite and astronautical space projects, the focus of the position is on the development of concepts - for a smooth operational process, the implementation of regular operations and the support of critical LEOP phases, including the development of the necessary ground station networks. You will be involved in a wide-ranging project portfolio covering missions from CubeSats and LEO satellites to GEO and deep space missions, astronautical spaceflight and support for the LUNA Analogue Facility.


Your tasks

  • design, development and project management of ground systems for GEO and MEO missions
  • design and development of ground segments for satellite and human spaceflight projects, including project management
  • coordination of GSOC operations for ground operations as the responsible Ground Operations Manager for satellite ground segments

 

Your profile

  • completed scientific university degree (Master's/Diploma Uni) in engineering (for example in the fields of communications engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, systems engineering, physics, geodesy) or other degree programmes relevant to the position
  • many years of professional experience in the field of satellite technology, satellite data processing or communications engineering
  • specialised knowledge in the field of satellite communication or communication networks in the satellite ground segment
  • knowledge in at least one of the following areas, for example Data communication, satellite technology, radio technology, radio communication or network technology
  • knowledge of the structure of a communication system
  • good knowledge of German (written and spoken)
  • very good knowledge of English (written and spoken)

 

Depending on qualifications and tasks assigned, remuneration will be up to pay group 14 TVöD Bund.

We offer

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

 

We look forward to getting to know you!

 

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 1177) please contact:

 

Josef Schrade 
Tel.: +49 8153 28 3402 

 
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