Spacecraft Controller

Description

Start Date: Immediately

Location: Gilching or Darmstadt, Germany

Working Hours: 40 hours/week, 24/7 (3-shift system)

Requirement: EU citizenship

Submission Deadline: 2026-07-15

About SSC Space

Welcome to SSC Space - the perfect workplace for those passionate about technology in general and space in particular.

With space organizations, research institutes, institutional and commercial actors as customers, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, space consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, flight test services, satellite propulsion systems, and much more.

SSC also has one of the world’s largest global networks of ground stations for satellite communications. We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future.

Are you fueled by a passion for people and the ambition to create an awesome workplace? Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help earth benefit from space?

If you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as a Spacecraft Controller! We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage. In Germany we have Spacecraft Controller teams in two sites, working on different missions. One is in Darmstadt working on ESA Interplanetary Missions at ESOC. The other is in Gilching/Oberpfaffenhofen working with the Galileo Mission in the Galileo Control Center or Multiple Missions at GSOC

Security

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In line with security requirements for the concerned missions of this position, the candidate has to hold a European citizenship. Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

Requirements

• Completed Master's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent degree
• Commitment and willingness to work in a 24/7 shift system
• Experience in monitoring process workflows
• Experience in telecommunications or space industry is desirable
• Experience with Linux is desirable
• Fluent in English, Fluent in German (advantage)
• Due to the specific requirements of the missions, proof of European citizenship is required for this position. Additionally, a security clearance will be conducted at the time of hiring.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Completion of a 3–4-month training program with final certification

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• Monitoring of satellites and telemetry
• Monitor and control the operations progress for multiple satellite missions, in accordance with the scheduled operations timeline
• Execute some specific operations, as defined in the operations timeline and in accordance with the established procedures
• Upon detection of an anomaly, take the corrective action as necessary, according to the approved contingency procedures, and support the responsible expert for further investigation
• Logging and reporting of routine and emergency operations
• Preparation and updating of procedures
• Contribute to the maintenance of training material and train new spacecraft controllers
• Maintenance of software
  
  

Benefits

What we offer:

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• Thriving Environment: A growing and international environment with diverse backgrounds to learn from, with a lot of social events.
• Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of our relocation support and 30 days of paid vacation.
• Develop yourself: Enjoy permanent employment with diverse opportunities for growth, with our training program and a German language course.
• Well being: Prioritize your well-being with access to our gym program, bike lease program, and company doctor services.
• Supportive Workplace: Experience our open-door policy and ISO 9001-certified workplace, where your voice is valued and your contributions recognized
• Rewards and Incentives: Receive a competitive salary, bonus scheme, deferred compensation scheme and sponsored public transportation tickets.
  
  

Our Values

SSC Space is a leading global provider of advanced space services, with more than 50 years of experience. We help space organizations, research institutes, commercial and institutional actors from all over the world to get access to space.

With local presence on all continents and about 750 committed employees, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications and satellite control services, spacecraft operations, rocket and balloon systems, launch services and flight test services, as well as engineering, operations and consultancy services for space missions.

We help Earth benefit from space. Learn more at sscspace.com

📌 Please submit your application and all supporting documents in English.