Operations Engineer

Mission Operations Engineer A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering for more than 40 years high‑tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators) have the space to connect, secure & defend, observe & protect, explore, travel & navigate.

We are looking for a Mission Operations Engineer.

Key Duties

Definition of Mission Scenarios and execution of Operations analysis

Analysis of nominal and contingency scenarios

Definition and development of spacecraft operational modes and mode transition

Development of Mission timelines

Execution of Failure Detection, Isolation and Recovery analysis

Development of Spacecraft nominal and off‑nominal procedures

Support Flight Segment and Ground Segment development and system tests execution

Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Master degree in Aerospace Engineering with specific competences in the following areas

Good Knowledge of Matlab environment and suite

Understanding of spacecraft operational concepts

Understanding of autonomy concepts and FDIR approach

Availability to support SW team in definition and validation of SW requirements

Good attitude towards system level analysis, synthesis and problem solving

Excellent knowledge of English language (spoken and written)

Good attitude towards teaming and multi-disciplinary approaches.

About Thales Alenia Space We employ around 8,900 staff across 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US. Our mobility policy enables employees to develop their careers at home and abroad. Great journeys start here – apply now!

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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