Satellite Control Center (SCC) Systems Engineer HW / SW (d / f / m)

Job Description :

For Airbus Defence & Space in Taufkirchen we are looking for a

Satellite Control Center (SCC) Systems Engineer HW / SW (d / f / m)

to join the System Delivery Germany team. The department is developing satellite communication systems for civil and military customers.

As a SCC Systems Engineer HW / SW (d / f / m), you will work on the concept, design, development and technical procurement of Satellite Control Centers, their extensions and modifications for MILSATCOM as well as commercial applications. You are also responsible for the maintenance of the satellite control centers during the routine phase of the programmes.

In the frame of the procurement activities, you will follow the development and acceptance phase from the Request for Proposal (RFP) up to the final acceptance of the satellite control centers. After acceptance, you will accompany the implementation of the satellite control centers into the Ground Segments until they go live in operations. During the operational phase, you are the technical point-of-contact for any anomalies that might occur and support the technical resolution of the issues (Level 3 Support).

This job combines knowledge of several disciplines with the ability to think outside the box.

Your location

Our site is just a stone's throw away from Munich, the beautiful capital of Bavaria. You are into sports and other outdoor activities? The Alps and Lake Starnberg are within an hour’s reach, offering a multitude of recreational options.

Your benefits

Attractive salary and special payments

30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions

Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects

Special benefits : employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport, employee benefits at cooperating companies

On-site-facilities : Kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria, gym

Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)

Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard.

Your tasks and responsibilities

Requirements engineering with DOORS in the area of the satellite control center and lower levels

Conduct and follow-up conceptual design activities in the area of satellite conrol center systems engineering, including but not limited to requirement, interface, user data and management data flow within the ground segment as well as TM / TC interfaces

Establishment of requirement for satellite control center hardware (HW) and software (SW) items and their interfaces to other ground segment entities, e.g. ground stations, payload control center, networks incl. IT infrastructure as well as data centers

Elaboration of system trade-offs in the area of satellite control center systems engineering and support the overall architecture definition

Elaboration of verification and validation concept at satellite control center level and support of relevant tests at higher level (e.g. SVTs, GSVTs)

Elaboration of the operations concept as well as preparation of operational requirements and operational products (Flight & Ground Operations Procedures, i.e. FOPs & GOPs) for the satellite control center

Provide technical support to the project managers on planning, contractual changes and risk & opportunities identification.

Desired skills and qualifications

Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics or other related Engineering disciplines

Profound experience in Spacecraft Control Center and Payload Control Center systems engineering

Profound knowledge of satellite control center systems engineering wrt. technical interface, data flow (for user and management data) as well as TM / TC engineering (secure and unsecured)

Strong experience in software based systems, networks and IT infrastructure

Experience in Ground Station engineering

Experience in design, development, integration, verification, operations  of satellite centrol centers and associated processes and operational procedures

Knowledge of communication engineering including RF link budgets and antenna designs would be beneficial

Business fluency in English and German.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company :

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type : Permanent

Experience Level : Professional

Job Family :

Chief Engineering & Architecture