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With space organizations, research institutes, institutional and commercial actors as customers, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, space consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, flight test services, satellite propulsion systems, and much more.\nSSC also has one of the world’s largest global networks of ground stations for satellite communications. We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future.\nSSC Space is looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to support the operations preparation activities for a defense-related satellite programme.\nThe role focuses particularly on preparing, reviewing and validating Flight Operations Procedures (FOPs) and other operational products/documentation required for spacecraft operations, and encompasses several satellite subsystems.\nThe successful candidate will work closely with spacecraft operations, system engineering and subsystem experts.\nSecurity:\n In line with security requirements for the concerned missions of this position, the candidate has to hold a European citizenship. Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.\nResponsibilities\nPrepare, review and correct Flight Operations Procedures (FOPs) and other operational products.\nDefine and assess the required inputs for operational products, including spacecraft user manuals, operational documentation and existing procedures.\nEnsure consistency between procedures, requirements, interfaces and operational products.\nPerform procedure and operational-product validation using a Simulator.\nAnalyse validation results, identify inconsistencies or required corrections and support their resolution.\nPrepare and maintain associated validation reports and supporting documentation.\nContribute to Operational Review activities, such as data packs delivery, review, and close-out.\nManage and maintain the requirements baseline, including operations and tool requirements.\nReview and manage Interface Control Documents (ICDs).\nSupport the definition of the control center baseline.\nCooperate closely with spacecraft subsystem experts and other engineering disciplines.\nRequirements\nA university degree in Aerospace engineering, Computer science or in a similar field.\nGood understanding of spacecraft operations and ground segment activities.\nAbility to interpret and work with spacecraft technical documentation covering multiple satellite subsystems.\nKnowledge of one or more satellite subsystems, such as AOCS, Power, Thermal, TT&C, payload or OBDH.\nPrevious experience in spacecraft operations preparation and/or routine operations, including the preparation, review, or validation of Flight Operations Procedures (FOPs).\nExperience in the systematic review, verification or validation of spacecraft technical documentation or operational products.\nFamiliarity with Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and interface management processes.\nUnderstanding of operational requirements and their traceability to operational procedures and spacecraft interfaces.\nExperience in requirements baseline management and definition.\nExperience with spacecraft simulators and simulation environments.\nStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams and directly with customers.\nFluency in English, both written and spoken.\nGerman language skills.\nPrevious experience in Defence, governmental or security-sensitive space Programmes.\nBenefits\nWhat we offer:\nThriving Environment: A growing and international environment with diverse backgrounds to learn from, with a lot of social events.\nWork-Life Balance: Take advantage of our relocation support and 30 days of paid vacation.\nDevelop yourself: Enjoy permanent employment with diverse opportunities for growth, with our training program and a German language course.\nWell being: Prioritize your well-being with access to our gym program, bike lease program, and company doctor services.\nSupportive Workplace: Experience our open-door policy and ISO 9001-certified workplace, where your voice is valued and your contributions recognized\nRewards and Incentives: Receive a competitive salary, bonus scheme, deferred compensation scheme and sponsored public transportation tickets.\nOur Values: \n SSC Space is a leading global provider of advanced space services, with more than 50 years of experience. We help space organizations, research institutes, commercial and institutional actors from all over the world to get access to space. \nWith local presence on all continents and about 750 committed employees, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications and satellite control services, spacecraft operations, rocket and balloon systems, launch services and flight test services, as well as engineering, operations and consultancy services for space missions.\nWe help Earth benefit from space. 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