Infrastructure & Communications Systems Operations Engineer

at  Thorn SDS

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

Thorn SDS is seeking a keen and ambitious Systems Operations Engineer (Infrastructure & Communications) to join our dynamic team based at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. This role requires the knowledge and skills to professionally interface and support our client’s infrastructure and communications team with a number of key programmes.
As we gear up for the launch of 7 new satellites and the commissioning of 4 ground stations in the next 4 years, we are looking for individuals with a passion for space systems and operations. If you thrive in an environment that is anything but ordinary, we invite you to be part of our exciting journey.
The languages of the workplace are English and French. The working language on this Mission is English so you must be able to communicate effectively, in a fast paced, highly technical environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting the Control Centre Working Group (CCWG) for planning the current and future GEO and LEO control centres and support rooms.
• Supporting the Operations Business Continuity (BC) Project, implementation of ECPs and update of operational documentation.
• Supporting the Technical Infrastructure Building (TIB) Project.
• Supporting the Facility Working Group (FWG) Project.
• Participating in the OPS MMIN implementation.
• Supporting the bi-monthly COMMS ARBs as OPS user representative and acting as coordination point for all communication scheduled activities across all the operations programs.
• Supporting the weekly GEO CSM ARB ARBs as OPS user representative.
• Acting as the GES/ICT representative for RSO.
• Maintaining MSG Usingen RMCC — BSCC operational set-up.
• Rationalising the Fucino BMCC