Systems Operations Engineer (Infrastructure & Communications)

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.

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.
  The languages of the workplace are English and French. The working language on this Mission is English and you must be able to communicate effectively in a fast paced, highly technical environment.