Spacecraft Operator
Pubblicato il 10-08-2026 - Altro in Italia
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we pioneer space logistics and transportation, helping businesses unlock the potential of the final frontier. Join our global team of highly skilled professionals and help push the boundaries of what's possible.
Job Overview
We are seeking a Spacecraft Operator to command and control D-Orbit's fleet of carriers, reconnaissance, and servicing vessels from our mission control centre. The role involves end-to-end mission operations, from launch to final deorbiting, and is open to consideration for our office in Lisbon, Portugal.
Responsibilities
Command and control proprietary satellites and their payloads.
Identify and resolve on-board anomalies.
Execute orbital and attitude maneuvers.
Develop and validate flight and ground operations procedures.
Develop and validate on‐board control procedures on the engineering model.
Plan, schedule, and execute flight operations activities throughout missions.
Interface with sub‐systems and software teams to investigate and solve anomalies.
Define user stories and requirements with Flight Operations Segment developers.
Support ground systems and integration with the space segment.
Author technical documents.
Qualifications & Requirements
Knowledge of systems engineering, orbital and attitude dynamics.
Experience in spaceflight operations and/or AIV processes.
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python).
Proficiency in code versioning tools (Git).
Knowledge of flight dynamics tools (Orekit, GMAT, etc.).
Knowledge of ground segment architectures.
Availability to work outside normal office hours and on shifts.
Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills.
Proactive attitude with ability to work both in a team and independently.
Knowledge of spaceflight dynamics and manoeuvre planning.
Experience with operations procedures writing and testing is a strong plus.
Deep knowledge of AI/ML concepts and their application.
University degree (Master's or equivalent), preferably in Ae