Columbus Ground Controller (f/m/d)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Gilching (DE), Germany
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Working hours
- Submission deadline
- About SSC Space:
- Columbus module aboard the International Space Station (ISS)
- German Space Operations Center
- Security
- University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related discipline, or relevant professional experience in ground segment operations.
- System-oriented mindset with the ability to understand complex technical environments.
- Ability to work effectively in an international, multidisciplinary team.
- Good communication skills and fluency in English.
- Willingness to work in a rotating 24/7 shift environment, including weekends and public holidays.
- Experience in spacecraft, mission control, ground segment, or satellite operations.
- Familiarity with operational procedures, anomaly handling, and real-time decision-making processes.
- Experience working with mission-critical systems and communication networks.
- Knowledge of ISS, human spaceflight, or ESA operational environments.
- German language skills are a plus
Full description
Start Date: January 2027
Location: GSOC, Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany
Requirement: EU Citizenship
Working hours: Full time, 40h/week
Submission deadline: 2026-10-30
About SSC Space:
Welcome to SSC Space – the perfect workplace for those passionate about technology in general and space in particular. With space organizations, research institutes, institutional and commercial actors as customers, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, space consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, flight test services, satellite propulsion systems, and much more.
SSC also has one of the world’s largest global networks of ground stations for satellite communications. We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future.
Are you fueled by a passion for people and the ambition to create an awesome workplace? Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help earth benefit from space?
If you answered yes to the question, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as a Ground Controller. We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage. In this team you will be supporting the operations of the Columbus module aboard the International Space Station (ISS) from the German Space Operations Center (GSOC). In this role, you will contribute to the continuous operation of critical ground systems that enable human spaceflight missions. Working closely with international partners, including NASA and ESA, you will play an active part in mission execution, operational preparation, and ground segment support.
Security:
In line with security requirements for the concerned missions of this position, the candidate has to hold a European citizenship. Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
Responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities
- Execute real-time ground segment operations in accordance with approved timelines, operational procedures, and flight rules.
- Coordinate operational activities with the Columbus Flight Control Team, subsystem engineers, and international partners.
- Support critical mission events, including spacecraft docking, undocking, and other ISS operations.
- Monitor and manage ground services, communication links, and operational resources.