Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Ground Station Engineer

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDarmstadt, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A university degree or equivalent in engineering or a relevant scientific discipline, such as Telecommunications, RF, Electronics, or Aerospace.
At least 2 years operating complex GEO/LEO ground station systems (TT&C, MDA), preferably in Earth Observation.
Experience with ground station validation (V&V) and managing major system evolutions.
Working knowledge of ECSS and CCSDS operational standards.
Ability to write technical documents, including requirements, designs, and test or operational procedures, and to manage configuration control.
Experience defining or optimizing operational user interfaces, including HMIs and operator views.
Availability for on-call or standby, weekend, holiday, and shift work as required.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine, non-routine, and contingency GEO/LEO ground station operations.
Track performance, investigate anomalies, and propose corrective upgrades.
Maintain schedules, operational databases, and monitoring systems.
Provide inputs for periodic metrics and Copernicus Programme reporting.
Assist in specifying requirements and assessing technical upgrades.
Support operational validation (IV&V, SSVTs) and document results.
Evaluate technical documentation for improvements.
Prepare commissioning and operational scenarios for upcoming missions (MTG, EPS-SG, EPS-Sterna, CO2M, Sentinel-6).
Identify system deficiencies and propose risk resolutions.
Contribute to operational concepts, transition plans, and training manuals.
Participate in ARBs, ECPs, and team meetings with external partners.
Train controllers and engineers via documentation and presentations.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of ground segment interfaces.
Ability to diagnose hardware and software anomalies.
Experience with baseband configuration.
Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Dataminer.
Knowledge of SLE services.

Job Description:

We are looking for a qualified professional to handle routine, non-routine, and contingency GEO/LEO ground station operations, systems evolution and validation, future mission preparation, and collaboration support.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct routine, non-routine, and contingency GEO/LEO ground station operations.
Track performance, investigate anomalies, and propose corrective upgrades.
Maintain schedules, operational databases, and monitoring systems.
Provide inputs for periodic metrics and Copernicus Programme reporting.
Assist in specifying requirements and assessing technical upgrades.
Support operational validation (IV&V, SSVTs) and document results.
Evaluate technical documentation for improvements.
Prepare commissioning and operational scenarios for upcoming missions (MTG, EPS-SG, EPS-Sterna, CO2M, Sentinel-6).
Identify system deficiencies and propose risk resolutions.
Contribute to operational concepts, transition plans, and training manuals.
Participate in ARBs, ECPs, and team meetings with external partners.
Train controllers and engineers via documentation and presentations.
Availability for on-call/standby, weekend, holiday, and shift work as required.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

University degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a relevant scientific discipline (Telecommunications, RF, Electronics, Aerospace).
Minimum 2 years operating complex GEO/LEO ground station systems (TT&C, MDA), preferably in Earth Observation.
Proven experience in ground station validation (V&V) and managing major system evolutions.
Working knowledge of ECSS and CCSDS operational standards.
Skilled in writing technical documents (requirements, designs, test/operational procedures) and managing configuration control.
Experience defining or optimizing operational user interfaces (HMIs, operator views).

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of ground segment interfaces.
Hardware/software anomaly diagnosis.
Baseband configuration.
Monitoring tools (e.g., Dataminer).
SLE services.

Seniority:

Expert

Primary Location:

DE - Darmstadt - EUMETSAT

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Onsite

About the Company

Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Leonardo operates in aerospace, defense, and security, designing and manufacturing advanced technologies for militaries, intelligence agencies, and defense contractors. Its products combine hardware, software, and services and are delivered through subsidiaries in the US (DRS, Electronics US, Critical Infrastructure, Aircraft and Aerostructures US). It differentiates itself with a broad, diversified portfolio and end-to-end support from development to sustainment, plus training and customer service. Its goal is to provide reliable, state-of-the-art capabilities to defense, intelligence, and civil infrastructure customers while maintaining strong support and training.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Rome, Italy
Founded: 2022

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