Columbus Flight Director (f/m/d)

Location: Gilching, Germany
Working hours: full time, 40h/week
Requirement: EU citizenship

About LSE Space:
We are an independent provider of space services, covering the entire life cycle of space systems, as the main subsidiary of SSC's Engineering Services. Employing over 190 engineers, we provide services to the international space market, including support for all phases of a space mission or full service, operations, independent consulting and training.
 
Are you fuelled by a passion for satellite operations and ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help Earth benefit from space? 
 
If you answered yes to the question, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as a Columbus Flight Director. 
 
Security:
In line with security requirements, the candidate has to hold an 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.

• Be responsible for the leadership of the Columbus Flight Control Team (FCT), for safety and mission success in the real-time execution of ESA's human spaceflight operations
• Maintain direct contact with the NASA counterpart in Houston and with the various European control centers that support the experiments in the Columbus module
• Lead the development of flight techniques and mission rules to support generic and mission specific objectives and be responsible for flight rules development and approval
• Ensure an integrated FCT position on all critical topics and requirements in end-to-end mission execution
• Develop the operational concepts and mission execution plans in support of complex ISS payloads and systems to ensure optimal crew and vehicle safety while achieving planned mission objectives
• Mentor and train Columbus Flight Director candidates

• A degree in Aerospace engineering or in a similar subject
• Strong Experience in Human Spaceflight Operations
• Willingness to work shifts
• Fluent in English, both in speech and writing