Spacecraft Operations Engineer - Internship

at  GomSpace

AMBITIOUS SPACE COMPANY IS LOOKING FOR A SPACECRAFT OPERATIONS ENGINEER INTERN

At GomSpace, we are committed to make space accessible, affordable and useful.
We are an agenda-setting player in the small satellite business and our highly skilled team is committed, dedicated and accountable. We are ambitious and believe that small satellites and our efforts, multidisciplinary skills and passion will help our partners achieve their goals in space and make a difference to society.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in IT, aerospace, physics, electronics or similar
• Experience with high-level programming languages, e.g., Python
• Experience with Linux
• A basic understanding of space missions and technology
• Methodical and structured approach to work
• Ability to solve problems and work under pressure
• Good data analytics skills
• Good reporting skills
• Willingness to do other tasks when required to improve operations

THE ROLE & DEPARTMENT

For our Operations team in Luxembourg, we a looking for an Intern Spacecraft Operations Engineer.
You will have the opportunity to become part of an internationally oriented and dedicated team, with a dynamic and diverse work culture, focused on helping each other towards success. After successful internship you could become a permanent member of our operations team.
The Programs Business Unit is responsible for planning and operations of multiple satellite missions incl. both GomSpace’s in-orbit demonstration satellites and our customer’s missions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Execute the day-to-day operations by preparing telecommands and responding to alerts
• Support satellite operations during launch and early operations
• Prepare operational plans for satellites and associated infrastructure (e.g., ground stations)
• Analyze system performance, suggest, and implement improvements
• Automation of operations through scripts
• Development of operations concepts for future missions
• Execute Flight Operational Procedures and manual commands during nominal and contingency scenarios
• Prepare and support satellite operations during LEOP and commissioning phase
• Perform Flight Dynamics activities during LEOP and in-orbit operations
• Participate in launch rehearsals
• Create and update operational procedures and documentation