{"id":3402048,"url":"https://alion.io/job/eutelsat-mission-ops-engineer-mission-planning-payload-engineering-iris2","title":"Mission Ops Engineer - Mission Planning & Payload Engineering (IRIS2)","company":{"id":52957,"name":"Eutelsat","domain":"eutelsat.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/eutelsat","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Aerospace","role_family":"Aerospace","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Issy-les-Moulineaux, France"],"countries":["FR"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":43000,"max_usd":110000,"period":"year","method":null,"sample_n":688},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"ITIL","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-28T14:49:49Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-28","last_verified_at":"2026-11-01T10:29:02Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":4,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":4},"description":"Connect with Eutelsat\nBe part of a new era in communications, transforming connectivity with Eutelsat - the world’s first GEO-LEO integrated global satellite operator.\nAs a leader in satellite communications, we provide global connectivity solutions - connecting businesses, communities, and governments around the world. We can connect you at on land, at sea and in the air. We also deliver broadcast television channels and packages, transmitting vital news reports around the world.\nWith Eutelsat You’ll Get To:\nPioneer the future of Space Technology\nBring connectivity to remote frontiers\nCollaborate with customer-centric experts\nEmbrace cultural diversity in our global team\nIn a dynamic industry where passion drives our teams to make a difference to become the most trusted partner for global satellite connectivity, you will elevate your skills in a stretching, rewarding, and meaningful environment. At Eutelsat, we’re united by inclusion and diversity, striving for gender balance and social responsibility, on Earth and in Space.\nWhy Eutelsat?\nCommitment to Diversity & Inclusion: With colleagues from over 75 countries, we embrace our global DNA and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are proud that one-third of our executive team and 60% of our board are represented by women.\nWays of Working That Drive Us: As \"One Team,\" we work collaboratively towards shared goals, with customer-centricity, respect, and inclusivity as our guiding principles.\nSustainability at Our Core: At Eutelsat, sustainability is more than just a word; it’s woven into our strategy. We’re dedicated to balancing social, environmental, and economic growth - both on Earth and in space.\nWork-Life Balance: We offer flexible schedules and hybrid work options to help you balance your personal and professional life. At Eutelsat, we are committed to supporting your well-being and ensuring you have the flexibility you need to succeed both at work and at home.\nReady to grow with us? Apply today and help us build a more inclusive, sustainable future in the world of satellite technology\nJob Overview\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Mission Ops Engineer to join the Service & Operations (S&O) department for the IRIS2 programme. This unique role merges the critical domains of Mission Planning and Payload Engineering. Before the start of active operations, you will play a pivotal role in the preparatory phase (engineering of operations). You will define systems, tools, and operational processes, participate in milestone reviews, and ensure rigorous validation before transitioning into active operations at the Toulouse Control Centre to ensure optimal payload configuration and daily mission plan execution.\nWho You Are:\nA versatile space professional with deep knowledge of satellite mission planning and payload subsystems.\nAn analytical thinker capable of translating complex service requirements into actionable payload configurations and operational timelines.\nA proactive engineer comfortable transitioning from a design and engineering mindset to real-time active operations.\nA collaborative team member used to work closely with flight dynamics, service delivery, and system engineering teams.\nWhich Team You’ll join:\nWill be part of the Mission Control Centre (MCC) at the Ground Control Centre in Toulouse.\nWill liaise with the Service Management Centre (SMC) for resources planning and scheduling and with the Satellite Constellation Control Centre (S3C) for platform and payload operations coordination.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nEngineering of Operations & mission preparation: Actively participate in the preparatory phase prior to service launch. Produce documentation deliverables, participate in program and segment milestones, follow the integration and the segments/systems verification, and design and validate Payload operational procedures and processes. Coordination with the Constellation team in charge of the design and validation of the Platform procedures.\nSupport transition into active operation: participate and contribute to training and operational qualification campaigns. Support E2E, Infrastructure and Service qualifications campaigns. \nMission Planning & Resource Optimization : Design and implement the mission planning workflow,Configuring orchestrator resources (satellites, gateways, and networks) to answer OSS requests and optimize link budget throughout the mission.\nPlan, execute, and report on real-time activities such as service activation/deactivation, frequency changes, and throughput upgrades.\nMonitor and report on the MCC and satellite communication transport resources health and propose improvements to maximise system availability\nManage the Optical Inter-Satellite Link operations, in collaboration with Constellation Engineering\n\nPayload Management & Monitoring :Managing daily mission schedules and payload commands\nOversee and report on payload health status, safety, and performance across the fleet. Prepare and support nominal and ah-hoc payload activities (relocations, retirements, In-Orbit Testing / IOT).\nLead anomaly troubleshooting and recovery in coordination with spacecraft controllers and manufacturers\n\nITIL Process Definition & Authoring: Design, write, and maintain robust, ITIL-based operational processes (covering Incident, Problem, Change, and Request Fulfilment) tailored to Mission and payload operations.\nWhat You’ll Need:\nMaster’s degree in Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.\nProven experience in satellite operations, specifically covering Mission Planning/Scheduling and Payload Engineering/Operations within LEO or MEO systems\nStrong technical understanding of RF communications payloads, digital processors, and resource allocation algorithms.\nGood experience of Ground stations (Gateways)\nWorking schedule capability for 5d/7 - 8h/d plus on-call support.\nFluent in English with very good written and verbal communication skills.\nSecurity Clearance & Nationality: Candidate must be an EU-27 citizen and eligible for an EU security clearance, which is a strict requirement for this role.\nWhere You’ll Work:\nBase Location: Toulouse at the IRIS2 Control Centre.\n Travel & Relocation: Flexibility for travel and potential temporary relocations to support training, integration, and operations at other EU sites and control centres.\nEutelsat treats the protection of personal data submitted to it seriously. 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