Payload Operations Engineer

Welcome to one of Europe’s most exciting New Space companies, creating the world's first fully connected mesh network in the sky. We are an international team of experts and engineers who have spent their careers expanding the boundaries and potential of space, now united in pursuit of a single vision. We value trust, open communication and collaboration to achieve the best results together. 
 
Now we are looking for the best talents for our locations in Munich and Berlin to help us make our vision come true.You will be part of the team that oversees the satellite operations preparation and the Satellite Control Center procurement of Rivada Space Networks’ constellation. Your mission is to strengthen our team as a Spacecraft Operations Engineer, taking key responsibilities in the procurement phase of the main mission, and providing support and expertise across different technical teams. You will support the planning, preparation and execution of activities in the Satellite Control Center, and will closely work with the Satellite Prime and other Rivada Space Network segments to ensure the correct completion of activities and design milestones.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design and procurement phases of the project, particularly focused on operations for communications, optical and onboard processor payloads
• Support the preparation of LEOP, Commissioning and Routine phases of satellites
• Identification and preparation of flight and ground procedures
• Preparation of ground segment documentation and reports
• Support the implementation and configuration of control and flight systems
• Support SVTs, SOVs and other verification and validation phases
• Configure and operate satellite simulators

Successfully completed a degree in an Engineering discipline.
5+ years of experience in Satellite Operations, specializing in communication and/or optical payloads
Experience in Low Earth Orbit Spacecraft Operations
Experience troubleshooting, maintaining and operating flight control, mission planning and simulation software
Experience coordinating and troubleshooting payload issues with Network Operations Centers
Involvement automating spacecraft routine operations
Experience in design and development phases
Dynamic and pro-active attitude, able to work in a startup environment
Fluency in EnglishWe are an international team of space enthusiasts, following one great vision. We value equality in our work environment where different opinions, backgrounds and experiences are not only welcomed but also necessary to achieve the best result collaboratively. 
This permanent position was created recently and thus offers a lot of creative freedom. Our approach is to create a modern work environment with hybrid working model. We offer an attractive salary depending on your experience. 

Rivada Space Networks is an equal opportunity employer with the approach to create a diverse and inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, disability, or other individual characteristics.