Spacecraft Operator
D-Orbit
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space.
D-Orbit is looking for new colleagues to join our Flight Operations Team
As Spacecraft Operator, you will be tasked with commanding and controlling D-Orbit's Fleet of Carriers, Reconnaissance, and Servicing Vessels. From D-Orbit's mission control centre, you will conduct end-to-end mission operations, from launch to final deorbiting. Activities such as satellite tasking, telemetry dumping and post-processing, contingency and ground operations, failure detection and recovery, operations planning and scheduling, and flight dynamics will be part of the D-Orbit Flight Operations team's duties.
This role is also open to consideration for our office in Lisbon, Portugal.
Tasks:
Command and control the company's proprietary satellites and their payloads
On-board anomaly identification and resolution
Orbital and attitude maneuvers execution
Flight and Ground Operations Procedures development and validation
On-Board Control Procedures development and validation on the Engineering Model
Flight Operations activities planning, scheduling and execution throughout the missions
Interfacing with all subsystems and the software team to investigate and solve anomalies
Interface with Flight Operations Segment developers to define user stories and requirements
Support for ground systems and integration with the space segment
Authoring of Technical documents
Qualifications and Requirements:
Knowledge of System Engineering, Orbital and Attitude Dynamics
Experience of Spaceflight Operations and/or AIV processes
Experience with scripting languages (Python)
Experience with code versioning tools (Git)
Knowledge of flight dynamics tools (Orekit, GMAT, etc.)
Knowledge of Ground Segment architectures
Availability to work outside normal office working hours
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proactive attitude and ability to work in a team and individually
Knowledge of spaceflight dynamics and manoeuvre planning
Experience with Operations Procedures writing and testing is a strong plus
Deep knowledge of AI/ML concepts and their application
Education:
University degree (Master's degree or equivalent), preferably in Aerospace/Space Engineering
Language:
Full professional proficiency in the English language is mandatory
Additional:
Availability to work by shifts is necessary
Hiring Process:
Here’s how our hiring process works—simple and straightforward:
Application review: We go through all applications, but we'll only reach out to candidates who closely match what we're looking for.
If you don’t hear from us, it means we’re not moving forward with your application at this time, but we may consider you profile for more aligned opening in the future!
First chat: Selected candidates will have an informal meeting with us so we can get to know each other and talk through mutual expectations and goals.
Technical interviews: Next, you’ll have one or two technical interviews, focused on your skills and how you approach challenges relevant to the role.
Offer: If all goes well, we’ll send you an offer! Sometimes this stage can take a bit of time, as we like to carefully consider each candidate and make sure the fit with the team is just right.
We do our best to get back to everyone we interview, but sometimes things take longer than we'd like and updates might be a bit slow. If you've got any questions, just reach out to us!
We’re excited to get to know you and see if you might be the next person to help us reach new heights together!
Extra-UE applicants:
This is NOT a full remote job, so, you need VISA to work in Italy.
We can currently consider only applicants with an existing right to work in the country.
Some activities must be carried out in our facilities, many others are location-independent, and they can be performed effectively even remotely. This is why we don't measure the performance of people by how many hours they spend at the office: we only measure the outcome.
At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision making, innovation, and overall success. We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.
