Spacecraft Operations Engineer (Copernicus Team - CO2M)

Leonardo • Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany • Posted June 06, 2026

Location Darmstadt, Hessen

Job Type Full time

Category Engineers

Posted June 06, 2026

Job Description:
We are recruiting a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to join our Copernicus Operations Engineering team, working on-site at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt in support of the CO2M mission. This is a unique opportunity to operate a next-generation Copernicus satellite dedicated to tracking man-made CO₂ and NO₂ emissions from space. If you are ready to put your spacecraft operations expertise to work for real-world climate action and help make our planet a better place for future generations, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Experience & Mission Background
Several years of hands-on experience in spacecraft operations, with a strong focus on LEO missions across all operational phases 
Demonstrated experience in Operations Preparation (OPS Prep) — developing, validating, and maintaining Flight Operations Procedures (FOPs) and operational baselines
AOCS & Payload
Good expertise in Attitude ...
            

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