Do you want to participate in the development of satellites or their parts? We have the opportunity for you to become part of our team in the SPACE division. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Spacecraft Operator to join our space team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring and controlling spacecraft operations, ensuring successful missions from pre-launch through post-mission analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Operate spacecraft systems during mission execution.
- Monitor spacecraft telemetry and make real-time decisions to adapt to changing conditions.
- Coordinate with system engineers to ensure missions meet operational requirements.
- Conduct pre-launch checkouts and simulations.
- Analyze data and generate reports for mission performance evaluation.
- Participate in troubleshooting and resolving anomalies during missions.
- Maintain accurate records of spacecraft operations and mission logs.
- Coordinate planning of operation maneuvers with mission partners and distribute maneuvers results
- Coordinate spacecraft operation and collision avoidance maneuvers with national space traffic entities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, astrophysics, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of spacecraft systems and mission operations.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Experience with mission control software and tools is a plus.
- Ability to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Experience in spacecraft operations or a relevant position preferred.
- Security clearance per §421/2005 is a plus
- Knowledge of both English (B2) and Czech language (B2)
What we can offer you
- Interesting work with a focus on space technologies
- Cooperation on own space projects and projects for the European Space Agency (a number of activities include trips abroad)
- Possibility of further qualification growth in the system of career education according to the position held
- Stable working environment, access to state-of-the-art technologies
- Good salary conditions
- 5 weeks of vacation, meal vouchers, pension contribution, contribution to leisure activities
Place of work
Prague
If you are interested in a position, please send your CV to
Tereza Ducháčová, HR manager – duchacova@vzlu.cz
