Junior 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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, flexible 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?