Spacecraft Operations Manager - EUMETSAT - Remote - Global

EUMETSAT is an intergovernmental organisation based in Darmstadt, Germany, with 30 member states. Our vision is to be the leading user-driven operational agency in Europe and a trusted global partner for weather and Earth system monitoring from space. We are at the forefront of providing near-real-time (NRT) data that are crucial for saving lives, protecting property, and fostering economic growth and productivity in Europe. By operating state-of-the-art systems for managing our satellites, data processing and providing real-time distribution services to users worldwide, we are making a tangible difference in people's lives and contribute to the thriving European economy. EUMETSAT operates a varied fleet of spacecraft to observe the Earth’s atmosphere, oceans and land surfaces in support of weather forecasting, climate monitoring, oceanography and hydrology. This comprises satellites owned by EUMETSAT as well as several operated by EUMETSAT on behalf of the European Commission’s Copernicus programme, including two satellites of the Jason-CS/Sentinel-6 ocean altimetry mission. Reporting to the Head of the Flight Operations (FLO) Division in the Operations and Services to Users Department (OPS), the Jason-CS/Sentinel-6 Spacecraft Operations Manager is responsible for the planning, supervision and execution of all Sentinel-6 spacecraft operations, working in close coordination with teams performing the operations of other systems. Duties include managing the Sentinel-6 spacecraft operations team, supervising and coordinating operations, maintaining procedures and databases, liaising with partners, monitoring spacecraft health, supporting routine processes, participating in system-level activities, supporting mission feasibility studies, organizing training, and supporting management matters. Location: Darmstadt, Germany. Qualifications: University degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline. Languages: Effective in English and some knowledge of French. Deadline: 1 July 2026. Skills and Experience include professional spacecraft operations experience, knowledge of satellite systems, experience with Mission Control Systems, organizational skills, leadership in multicultural teams, and good interpersonal skills. Employment Conditions: Initial 4-year contract, subsequent 5-year contracts, no limit to follow-up contracts, graded A3/A4, minimum salary EUR 9320/month, attractive benefits, opportunities for long-term career at EUMETSAT. About EUMETSAT: Europe’s meteorological satellite agency, operating satellites for weather and climate monitoring, providing data to European and global users, including Copernicus missions.