Satellite Operations Engineer at Airbus (m/f/x)
München,
Germany
Satellite Operations in Focus – You Control Missions from the Control Room.
At Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Taufkirchen near Munich, you will take on the role of Satellite Operations Engineer, responsible for the operational control and monitoring of satellite missions. You will develop and validate flight procedures, optimize mission control systems, and ensure smooth operations across all mission phases – from commissioning to routine and contingency management.
Apply now and actively shape the future of space missions!
The gross annual salary ranges from 60,000 € to 73,000 €, depending on qualifications. If you have already applied to ARTS, we look forward to finding further suitable positions together with you – multiple applications are therefore not necessary.
Benefits
Canteen & catering
delicious meals directly in the office in the canteen or cafeteria
Optimum work-life balance
flexible working hours, 35-hour workweek, 30 vacation days & special leave
Mobile & sustainable
employee car park and travel allowance
Attractive remuneration
Equal pay, special payments & bonuses above the standard pay scale
Individual development opportunities
international, Group-wide training & development
Future-proof
company pension scheme with attractive employer contribution
Referral bonus & tax-free benefits
bonuses for employee referrals plus Edenred Card benefits
Responsibilities
- Satellite operations: Plan and execute operations across all mission phases
- Flight procedures: Develop, validate, and continuously optimize procedures
- Mission control systems: Support the development and validation of systems (Mission Control System, automation, flight dynamics)
- System verification tests: Conduct tests for ground and satellite systems independently
- Anomaly management: Handle contingency and emergency management for satellite operations
- Mission planning and automation: Drive the automation of the overall system
- Telemetry analysis: Perform analysis, trend reporting, and customer reporting on satellite status and KPIs
Qualifications
- Completed Master's or Diplom degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
- Many years of professional experience (at least 5 years) in satellite operations or satellite system development
- Very good knowledge of satellite systems (e.g., AOCS, OBDH, TTC, payload, power, thermal)
- Good programming skills and experience with satellite databases
- Very good data analysis skills
- Business fluent German (at least C1) and business fluent English (at least C1)
- Willingness for occasional shift work and business trips
- Strong teamwork skills, analytical thinking, and independent working style
- A valid, unrestricted work permit for the European Union (no student visa) is mandatory
Become Part of the ARTS Group
Give your career a head start with ARTS in an international and innovative work environment. As a trusted, creative partner, consultant, and companion for HR services, turnkey industrial solutions, and innovative organizational concepts across diverse high-tech industries, ARTS understands the qualitative demands of the market and offers forward-looking services. The following position is to be filled as temporary employment.
