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Constellation Planning Operator (m/f/d)

  • Weßling, Oberpfaffenhofen
  • Junior, Career start
  • Work experience
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DLR GfR mbH is a company providing reliable, safe and secure aerospace services. We operate and manage the constellation of Galileo satellites in the Galileo Control Center Oberpfaffenhofen on behalf of the European Commission. 
Our company headquarters is located in an area widely known as a holiday destination -  the five-lakes region in Upper Bavaria near Munich. At the space industry location in Oberpfaffenhofen, our around 300 employees work every day in international and interdisciplinary teams on the navigation for the future. Become a part of us!

YOUR MISSION:

The planning team within the Galileo project supports and cooperates with all areas of satellite operations in the preparation, planning and, in some cases, execution of all operations required for the Galileo satellite constellation and its ground segment, from LEOP to routine and satellite decommissioning, including the handling of potential problems.
 
As a Constellation Planning Operator, you are responsible for routine planning. You will create the operational schedule for the Galileo project and the associated team plan on a weekly basis. You will be offered a stable and long-term opportunity to work in an international and competitive environment on a high-profile European project.
 
Take on the following tasks as Constellation Planning Operator: 
  • Preparation of Timeline, Team Plan and On-call Plan for routine Galileo Satellite Constellation Operations
  • Maintenance of operational planning processes and procedures
  • Maintenance of a planning input database
  • Support to Ground Control Segment validation and testing activities
  • Coordination of the inputs received from the different teams involved in Galileo Constellation Operations
  • Contribution to the Constellation Planning Operator training material update and improvement
  • Supporting Constellation planning from the Galileo control center in Italy (up to 1-2 times per year) for planned or unplanned scenarios, as required
  • Maintenance of the VBA and Python tools 

YOUR QUALIFICATION:

  • Solid technical background, preferably in the fields of IT and telecommunications, or equivalent relevant knowledge
  • Previous experience in satellite operations would be an asset
  • Positive attitude towards cooperative team working
  • Willingness to work in a multicultural, dynamic and challenging environment
  • Comfortable with using Linux command line tools 
  • Comfortable with using VBA and Python 
  • An advanced level of English is mandatory 
  • Methodical, disciplined, and comfortable in working strictly following procedures
  • Able to work fully autonomously and under pressure
  • Able to work in a calm and correct manner under conditions of stress during potential contingencies

OUR OFFER:

  • Work-Life-Balance, e.g., through flexible working time models and mobile office options
  • 30 days annual leave and additional days off on 24.12., 31.12. and Shrove Tuesday
  • Trusting and appreciative cooperation as well as international Teamspirit
  • Employer-financed retirement plan
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Access to corporate benefits platform
  • JobRad (company bike leasing)
  • Membership with EGYM Wellpass (corporate fitness)
  • Supplementary company health insurance

CONTACT:

We have aroused your interest but you still have questions about the position? Then please contact us at recruiting@dlr-gfr.com!
  • Anna Lena Fischer
  • Human Resources Business Partner
  • Aneta Fisher
  • Head of Flight Operations
 
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