Ground Operations Engineer Ref.GOE_2026
Pubblicato il 25-09-2026 - Ohb Italia in Roma
OHB Italia is seeking for its Satellites & Missions Business Unit in Rome for immediate start
Ground Operations Engineer Ref.GOE_2026
Purpose:
The GOE provides technical operations support for the ground segment, maintaining communication link integrity and resolving system-level issues in coordination with the GOM and SOEs.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor ground station telemetry reception and uplink performance in real time.
- Troubleshoot communication issues (RF link, data transfer, network latency).
- Manage system configuration, patching, and operational readiness of mission control infrastructure including MPS (mission Planning System) and FDS (Flight dyanamics system).
- Maintain ground segment logs and support anomaly investigations.
- Assist in the testing and validation of ground system updates.
- Support contingency operations and network recovery.
Availability Requirements:
- Rotational shift coverage aligned with mission pass schedule.
- On-call availability during all phases of the mission.
Other requirements:
- MSc in Aerospace or Space or Telecommunication Engineering or IT.
- Proven experience – at least 3years – in ground operations, including direct involvement in LEOP activities.
- Network and system admin, knowledge on mission planning and flight dynamics systems.
- Knowledge of TT&C; systems, ground networks, and mission control infrastructure.
- Familiarity with ground segment monitoring and telemetry handling.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in time-critical environments.
- Advanced level of English and excellent communication skills.
- Experience in LEO missions will be a plus.
Additional Assets
- Knowledge of CCSDS Packet Utilization Standard (PUS) rev. A and C.
- Knowledge of Procedure Language for Users in Test and Operations (PLUTO)
- Knowledge of SCOS2000 Database Import ICD.
- Knowledge of Space Link Extension (SLE) protocol.
- Knowledge of Manufacturing and Operations Information System (MOIS) tool suite (nice t