Spacecraft Operator
Pubblicato il 15-10-2026 - Argotec in Italia
DUTIES
As a Spacecraft Operator, you will be responsible for the real-time health and safety of our satellite fleet. You will operate on-console, executing the Flight Operational Plan, managing ground station passes and ensuring that mission schedules are optimized and conflict-free. In addition, you will contribute to the maintenance and upgrade of the mission planning infrastructure and operational software tools.
- Act as the primary operator on-console, performing real‑time commanding, telemetry monitoring, and ground station handover management
- Generate and validate short-to-medium term mission schedules, ensuring all payload requests and platform constraints are respected
- Execute Flight Operation Procedures (FOPs) for routine maintenance, orbit maneuvers, and payload activities with strict adherence to safety protocols
- Support the Mission Data team in maintaining and upgrading the hardware and software infrastructure behind the planning system and Mission Control System (MCS)
- Identify telemetry out‑of‑limits (OOLs) or schedule conflicts
- Perform initial troubleshooting and escalates to the Flight Operations Engineer when necessary
- Identify and log out‑of‑limit telemetry or unexpected behaviors
- Open anomaly tickets to involve the relevant teams and escalation when required to ensure timely resolution
- Maintain detailed flight logs and provide shift-handover briefings to ensure continuity of operations across the 24/7 cycle
- Participate in regular “Sim‑Ops” and rehearsals to refine reaction times and procedural knowledge for nominal and contingency scenarios
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field
- Proven ability to follow complex technical procedures with high precision under time-sensitive conditions
- Availability for shift work when required is essential, particularly during mission phases to ensure operational continuity
- Analytical mindset and continuous