**SENIOR SPACE SATELLITE OPERATIONS ENGINEER**
**Join our team and build the furure of space technology**
We´re expanding our team at Alén Space, and are looking for a Junior Space Satellite Operations Engineer; **with passion in what you do**, talented and experienced; to lead our Mission Control Center team and help build the future of space technology.
**What you will be doing?**
- Ongoing monitoring and operations planning for in-orbit LEO satellites and payloads.
- Design and preparation of operations for various missions.
- Preparation of procedures and sequences for satellite platforms and payloads.
- Telemetry analysis to monitor the health of constellations, satellites, payloads, etc.
- Preparation and execution of LEOP (Launch and Early Orbit Phase) and commissioning campaigns.
- Preparation and execution of routine and contingency operations.
- Support for final on-ground testing of satellites.
- Collaboration with the software team to develop and test new tools.
- Evolution of satellite operation manuals and procedures.
- Collaboration with the systems engineering team for new mission design and platform evolution.
- Interaction with customers and other stakeholders such as launch providers and ground station networks.
**What do we need in our team**
The individual must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Telecommunication, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent technical degree.
- Knowledge of common spacecraft architecture and subsystems.
- Some experience in LEO small satellite operations, design, and/or AIV.
- Knowledge of STK (Systems Tool Kit).
- Experience with Python or other scripting languages.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure (real-time/console operations).
- Methodical and comfortable following established procedures.
Valuable knowledge:
- Experience with cubesat platforms and/or subsystems.
- Experience with ECSS Packet Utilization Standard services.
- Knowledge of ECSS and/or CCSDS standards.
- Knowledge/experience with ground stations and ground station networks.
- Hands-on experience in real-time operations and operations planning.
- Work remotely 40 % of the time
- Flexible start/finish times; reduced intensive working hours on Fridays and in summer Monday to Friday.
- Competitive compensation with ongoing reviews, versátil compensation.
- Wellbeing program: Health, dental, and accident insurance; free fruit and coffee, free lunch every friday and much more!
- Personalized career plan development, training, and language learning support
- Very committed to inclusion and diversity; we promote equal opportunities in recruitment
If you like what you read, then we might have a match. This is the culture we want to have and keep building. So, if that’s also your case, let’s get to know each other!
**Ready to take on the challenge?**
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