OHB Italia is seeking for its Satellites & Missions Business Unit in
Rome
for immediate start
Ground Operations Engineer Ref.GOE_****
Purpose:
The GOE provides technical operations support for the ground segment, maintaining communication link integrity and resolving system-level issues in coordination with the GOM and SOEs.
Responsibilities:
Monitor ground station telemetry reception and uplink performance in real time.
Troubleshoot communication issues (RF link, data transfer, network latency).
Manage system configuration, patching, and operational readiness of mission control infrastructure including MPS (mission Planning System) and FDS (Flight dyanamics system).
Maintain ground segment logs and support anomaly investigations.
Assist in the testing and validation of ground system updates.
Support contingency operations and network recovery.
Availability Requirements:
Rotational shift coverage aligned with mission pass schedule.
On-call availability during all phases of the mission.
Other requirements:
MSc
in
Aerospace
or
Space
or
Telecommunication
Engineering
or
IT
.
Proven experience – at least
3years
– in
ground operations
,



including direct involvement in
LEOP
activities
.
Network
and
system admin
, knowledge on
mission planning
and
flight dynamics systems
.
Knowledge of
TT&C; systems
,
ground networks
, and
mission control infrastructure
.
Familiarity with
ground segment monitoring
and
telemetry handling
.
Strong
problem-solving
and
troubleshooting skills
in
time-critical environments
.
Advanced level of
English
and excellent
communication skills
.
Experience in
LEO
missions
will be a plus.
Additional Assets
Knowledge of CCSDS Packet Utilization Standard (PUS) rev. A and C.
Knowledge of Procedure Language for Users in Test and Operations (PLUTO)
Knowledge of SCOS**** Database Import ICD.
Knowledge of Space Link Extension (SLE) protocol.
Knowledge of Manufacturing and Operations Information System (MOIS) tool suite (nice to have).
Knowledge of ECSS-E-ST-70C (nice to have).
Ability to work independently as well as good communication skills.
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📌 Ground Operations Engineer Ref.Goe_2026 (Lazio)
🏢 Ohb Italia
📍 Lazio