Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space.
D-Orbit is looking for new colleagues to join our Flight Operations Team. As a Spacecraft Operator, you will command and control D-Orbit's fleet of carriers, reconnaissance, and servicing vessels from mission control. You will conduct end‑to‑end mission operations, from launch to final deorbiting, including satellite tasking, telemetry dumping and post‑processing, contingency and ground operations, failure detection and recovery, operations planning and scheduling, and flight dynamics.
This role is also open for consideration for our office in Lisbon, Portugal.
Tasks
* Command and control the company's proprietary satellites and their payloads
* On‑board anomaly identification and resolution
* Orbital and attitude maneuvers execution
* Flight and ground operations procedures development and validation
* On‑board control procedures development and validation on the engineering model
* Flight operations activities planning, scheduling and execution throughout the missions
* Interfacing with all subsystems and the software team to investigate and solve anomalies
* Interface with flight operations segment developers to define user stories and requirements
* Support for ground systems and integration with the space segment
* Authoring of technical documents
Qualifications and Requirements
* Knowledge of system engineering, orbital and attitude dynamics
* Experience with spaceflight operations and/or AIV processes
* Experience with scripting languages (Python)
* Experience with code versioning tools (Git)
* Knowledge of flight dynamics tools (Orekit, GMAT, etc.)
* Knowledge of ground segment architectures
* Availability to work outside normal office hours and by shifts
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
* Proactive attitude and ability to work both as a team member and individually
* Knowledge of spaceflight dynamics and manoeuvre planning
* Experience with operations procedures writing and testing is a strong plus
* Deep knowledge of AI/ML concepts and their application
Education
University degree (master's degree or equivalent) in aerospace or space engineering.
Location and Work Requirements
The role is not fully remote. Applicants must have the right to work in the country and may need a visa. Availability to work by shifts is necessary. This position may be based in Lisbon, Portugal, or at D‑Orbit's office locations.
Language
Full professional proficiency in the English language is mandatory.
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