Spacecraft Controller

Spacecraft Controller (multiple positions)

Darmstadt, Germany

Competitive basic + shift allowance

Starting Sept 2025

About the Role

We have a number of exciting openings for Spacecraft Controllers based in Darmstadt, Germany to start in Sept 2025.  Are you dynamic, energetic, entrepreneurial, highly motivated, and resilient? If so, we would love to hear from you!

This is your chance to be part of the exciting space sector, contributing to space missions and operations that impact the world, whilst enjoying a small business supportive culture. If you’re passionate about making a difference in space, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate the mission control system on a 24/7 shift basis, including both the space segment and ground segment.
• Assist with the configuration and testing of operational systems to support ongoing missions.
• Apply contingency and emergency procedures to address anomalies in the ground or space segment, ensuring spacecraft safety and uninterrupted service delivery.
• Participate in system development and maintenance, as well as the creation of operational procedures as needed by the team.

Your Profile

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Experience working with computer systems and strong PC literacy.
• The ability to work in a calm, disciplined manner under pressure, especially in stressful situations.
• Availability to work in a shift-based environment.
• Strong team spirit, fitting well into a small operations team.
• A solid technical background, preferably in a high-tech or technical environment.
• Qualification is a relevant technical subject, such as IT, Telecommunications, Physics, or Aerospace Engineering, is preferred but not essential.