Spacecraft Operator

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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 learning attitude
Strong teamwork attitude and cross?functional collaboration skills
Excellent written and oral communication in English
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Ability to interpret real?time data visualizations and recognize patterns or anomalies in satellite telemetry
High?level understanding of the space environment and of fundamental satellite operations concepts
Experience with Mission Control Software (e.g., SCOS-****, CCS5, GEMS, or similar) and Planning/Scheduling tools
Solid skills in Python or Bash for automating routine tasks and maintaining infrastructure scripts
Ability to query, manipulate, and analyse telemetry archives (time-series data, packet?level inspection, trend extraction)
Familiarity with telemetry databases and data formats (e.g. TM/TC packet structures, CSV/JSON exports from MCS)
Analytical thinking, strong problem?solving skills and adaptability to fast operational dynamics
ADDITIONAL ASSETS
Familiarity with CCSDS protocols and ECSS operational standards
Familiarity with ground software automation (e.g., ASTRAL?MOIS)




Participation in early?orbit or routine spacecraft operations
WHY JOIN ARGOTEC?
Opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a very innovative environment
Professional training and career development opportunities
Flexible working time schedule and a hybrid work policy
Monthly "Free?Day" - every second Friday: time off to dedicate to your family and/or hobbies
A diversified community that organizes extra?work and fun activities
SALARY RANGE
SALARY RANGE: *************** EUR Argotec reserves the right to assess the appropriate job level and compensation package based on objective criteria emerging throughout the selection process.
These evaluations will be carried out in alignment with the candidate's seniority, skills, and experience, as well as with the scope and responsibilities of the role.
Any compensation proposal will be defined in compliance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, in accordance with applicable regulations.
Our selection process is built on impartiality, transparency, and equal opportunity, ensuring that every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential.
At Argotec, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds.
This opportunity is open to everyone, regardless, for instance, of ethnic or cultural background, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin.
This announcement is aimed at both sexes, under laws ****** and ******, and to people of all ages and all nationalities, under legislative decrees ****** and ******.
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