Astrophysics Missions Analyst

**Job Description:** As part of the new ESOC FOE Astrophysics missions’ contract, due to start on 01/01/2027, we are seeking to expand our Spacecraft Analyst Team. **Key Responsibilities** The general activities to be supported by this service are:  * Maintenance of operational databases, related tools, operational procedures using MS Office tools, VBA, SQL, etc.; * Support in validation of operational procedures and new releases of operational tools; * Development and maintenance of operational documentation under configuration control; * Reviewing alarms and out-of-limit events raised during shifts and supporting the FCT in offline investigation of spacecraft anomalous behaviour, determining follow-up actions; * Support in performing trend analysis of spacecraft and ground-segment telemetry and general reporting during routine operations; * Supporting automation and process improvements to reduce routine workload on the shift team. * Organisation, training and operational readiness check of the spacecraft controllers assigned to the mission; * Attending operation meetings with the FCT as required; Additional Analyst tasks as defined by the supervisor. **Essential Skills and Qualifications** * A university degree in a Science or IT-related discipline (electronics, physics, computing, programming, process control, ground station operations) is preferred. * Good IT skills (Database, SQL, programming) * Good communication skills, fluency in English, both in speaking and writing * Ability to work autonomously according to high-level guidelines and to work in international teams * A good working knowledge of MS Office Tools * Collaborative and team worker * Solution orientated **Desirable Skills** * Knowledge of Spacecraft Operations * Experience at EUMETSAT or ESOC **Furthermore** * Start date 01/10/2026 or 01/01/2027 * EU applications only. * CV in the latest Europass format **Seniority:** Junior **Primary Location:** DE - Darmstadt - ESOC **Contract Type:** Employee-Permanent **Hybrid Working:** Onsite