Ground Operations Engineer Ref.GOE_2026

5 giorni fa

Roma, Lazio, Italia OHB Italia SpA Tempo pieno 40.000 € - 55.000 € Contratto

OHB Italia is seeking for its Satellites & Missions Business Unit in Rome for immediate start

Ground Operations Engineer Ref.GOE_2026

Purpose:

The GOE provides technical operations support for the ground segment, maintaining communication link integrity and resolving system-level issues in coordination with the GOM and SOEs.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor ground station telemetry reception and uplink performance in real time.
  • Troubleshoot communication issues (RF link, data transfer, network latency).
  • Manage system configuration, patching, and operational readiness of mission control infrastructure including MPS (mission Planning System) and FDS (Flight dyanamics system).
  • Maintain ground segment logs and support anomaly investigations.
  • Assist in the testing and validation of ground system updates.
  • Support contingency operations and network recovery.

Availability Requirements:

  • Rotational shift coverage aligned with mission pass schedule.
  • On-call availability during all phases of the mission.

Other requirements:

  • MSc in Aerospace or Space or Telecommunication Engineering or IT.
  • Proven experience – at least 3years – in ground operations, including direct involvement in LEOP activities.
  • Network and system admin, knowledge on mission planning and flight dynamics systems.
  • Knowledge of TT&C systems, ground networks, and mission control infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with ground segment monitoring and telemetry handling.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in time-critical environments.
  • Advanced level of English and excellent communication skills.
  • Experience in LEO missions will be a plus.

Additional Assets

  • Knowledge of CCSDS Packet Utilization Standard (PUS) rev. A and C.
  • Knowledge of Procedure Language for Users in Test and Operations (PLUTO)
  • Knowledge of SCOS2000 Database Import ICD.
  • Knowledge of Space Link Extension (SLE) protocol.
  • Knowledge of Manufacturing and Operations Information System (MOIS) tool suite (nice to have).
  • Knowledge of ECSS-E-ST-70C (nice to have).
  • Ability to work independently as well as good communication skills.