ABOUT THE COMPANY
Planetek Hellas, a member of the D-Orbit Group, is a leading Greek company active in Earth Observation, geospatial intelligence, and software development for both satellites in orbit and their ground systems.
Founded in Athens in 2006, the company combines deep expertise in satellite data exploitation, geoinformation systems, and participation in major ESA and European Commission programmes.
Today, Planetek Hellas stands as a strategic pillar of the Greek space industry, contributing to Europe’s and Greece’s efforts to build the next generation of integrated space infrastructures and achieve operational autonomy in space.
The company operates its own Satellite Command and Control Centre (C2) in Kifisia, Athens – a modern infrastructure serving as a national hub for satellite mission operations that supports both civilian and defense applications,
The continuously expanding activities of Planetek Hellas have created a job opportunity for a new Mission Operations Engineer in our team. The new colleague will be involved in the mission Operations and Ground Segment activities, working on implementation of the mission operations, as well as the design and implementation of Planetek Hellas’ innovative mission operations facility.
WHAT YOU’LL DO – YOUR ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the preparation of Mission Control S/S development plans, test plans, test procedures;
Define and maintain the Mission Control procedures, including system and ground segment procedures and operations guides;
Support the system and ground segment verification and validation activities, and operations preparation.
Lead, perform, or support the mission operations, depending on the candidate skills and experience level
YOUR BACKGROUND AND EXPERTISE:
You’ve got a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or another relevant discipline, and you have at least 5 years of professional experience, mostly in Space Mission Operations. Specifically, you have skills in the following fields:
Ground segments facilities and operations;
Mission Control engineering / development / operation;
Mission Control software development, configuration, test procedures preparation, execution and reporting;
Proficiency in English and Greek.
You have also familiarity with:
ECSS and CCSDS standards for space-to-ground interfaces, Packet Telemetry and Telecommand standards, PUS (Packet Utilization Standard)
Satellite Mission Control Systems (e.g. SCOS-2000)
Satellite configuration databases
Configuration management systems.
The ideal profile of the successful candidate is completed by his/her capacity for responsibility and reliability, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent organizational skills, strong ability to work within a team to meet specific objectives qualitatively and quantitively defined, excellent relational and communicative skills, proactivity.
AN IMPORTANT POINT:
At Planetek Hellas results are more important than time and our respect for people takes priority over their skills. Passion and responsibility are the qualities we value in our employees while ethics, professionalism and availability are the elements that distinguish our work philosophy. Choose us if you think that a company like Planetek offers you the opportunity to work with enthusiasm and if you believe you can make an important contribution toward developing a strategic segment for our company.
Your office will be located in Athens.
WHAT WE OFFER
We know that great results can’t be achieved without a phenomenal team. We always look for the absolute best talent and recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We insist on an inclusive culture where everyone feels safe to contribute and be part of space technology innovation.
We believe our people should continuously acquire new knowledge and skills, so we are willing to provide you with everything that can help you grow: workshops, conferences, and training. Once we get to know each other, we will define your salary package together while also considering your needs.
What we can promise is opportunities, it will be up to you to make the most out of them.
Planetek Hellas, as every member of the D-orbit Group, is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. All applications for vacant positions will be welcome and considered on the relative merits of the applicant against the role profile for the position, regardless of color, race, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, parental responsibilities, age, religion, or beliefs.
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