Mission Operation Engineer (Space)

Nabízím práci
Jméno/Firma
VZLU TECHNOLOGIES, a.s.
Pracoviště
Praha
Nabízím práci/ Hledám práci
Nabízím práci
Vytvořeno
10. 10. 2025

O pozici

Do you want to participate in the development of satellites or their parts? We have the opportunity for you to become part of our team in the SPACE division. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Mission Operations Engineer to join our space team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, monitoring and controlling spacecraft operations, ensuring successful missions from pre-launch through post-mission analysis.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implementation of space mission operation concepts

  • Cooperation on the development, implementation, integration and testing of a mission operations system

  • Cooperation with teams focused on research and development in the field of systems engineering, HW and SW

  • Communication with subcontractors, customers and partners within the framework of the projects being solved

  • Operate spacecraft systems during mission execution.

  • Monitor spacecraft telemetry and make real-time decisions to adapt to changing conditions.

  • Coordinate with system engineers to ensure missions meet operational requirements.

  • Conduct pre-launch checkouts and simulations.

  • Analyze data and generate reports for mission performance evaluation.

  • Participate in troubleshooting and resolving anomalies during missions.

  • Maintain accurate records of spacecraft operations and mission logs.

  • Coordinate planning of operation maneuvers with mission partners and distribute maneuvers results

  • Coordinate spacecraft operation and collision avoidance maneuvers with national space traffic entities

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, astrophysics, or a related field.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Experience in spacecraft operations or a relevant position preferred.

  • Knowledge of both English (B2) and Czech language (B2)

What we can offer you

  • Interesting work with a focus on space technologies

  • Cooperation on own space projects and projects for the European Space Agency (a number of activities include trips abroad)

  • Possibility of further qualification growth in the system of career education according to the position held

  • Stable working environment, access to state-of-the-art technologies

  • Good salary conditions

  • 5 weeks of vacation, meal vouchers, pension contribution, contribution to leisure activities

Place of work

Prague

If you are interested in a position, please send your CV to

Tereza Ducháčová, HR manager - duchacova@vzlu.cz