Ground System Controller

**Job Description:** We are looking to strengthen our Ground System Control team supporting ISS (Columbus) Operations, delivering services to our customer based in Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich, in the area of spacecraft operations, with a talented and ambitious team member. If you have an eye for detail and love working in a dynamic and challenging workplace, then this could be your opportunity. This is a shift position working in a rotating shift pattern 16x5 (i.e. no night shift or shift on weekends) with lots of opportunity to train in one of the most exciting Space projects. Key Responsibilities -------------------- * Ground system operations support in a 16x5 rotating shift pattern and offline set-up; * Supporting scheduled simulations and test operations; * Preparation of the ground segment systems for scheduled activities, especially the Data Services System and Monitoring and Control System subsystems of scheduled preventive maintenance; * Work closely with the subsystem engineers to ensure that any service changes are correctly implemented and documented. * On-call services might be requested. * Updating and validating Ground Control Team procedure and training material; * Cross certification with other projects as requested by the Line Manager. Essential Skills and Qualifications ----------------------------------- * Good technical background in Telecommunication, Aerospace, or IT-related stream (Preferably with an engineering degree, but it is not a must due to extensive onsite training); * Confident in dealing with Operations; * Good knowledge of LINUX; * Programming, Networking, and MS Office skills. * Good communication skills; * Team player; * Fast learner and willing to improve; * Ability to work with little or no supervision and take responsibility; * Ability for structured troubleshooting and analysis; * Flexible; * Ability to prioritize different parallel activities; * Capability of following and implementing standard procedures; * Problem-solving aptitude. **Seniority:** **Primary Location:** DE - Oberpfaffenhofen - GSOC **Additional Locations:** **Contract Type:** Employee-Permanent **Hybrid Working:**