Flight Operations Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Flight Operations Engineer (Aerospace): Managing flight operations real-time toolsets and mission critical systems for satellite launch vehicles with an accent on software development for operations and real-time monitoring. Focus on orbital mechanics, COLA services, ground segment maintenance, and executing flight operations from the mission control room.

Location: Ottobrunn, Bavaria, Germany

Company

hirify.global is a New Space company building sustainable launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites into Low Earth Orbit.

What you will do

• Develop real-time flight operations toolsets (COLA, weather, antenna pointing) and their API interfaces.
• Manage flight monitoring processes and mission configurations for safety-critical systems.
• Execute pre-flight and real-time flight operations from the mission control room.
• Prepare range and licensing operational documentation and post-flight reports.
• Define requirements for mission control software upgrades and maintain ground segment telemetry.
• Design and maintain Crisis Management procedures and training plans for flight operators.

Requirements

• Bachelor/Master’s degree in aerospace, systems, or telecommunication engineering.
• Strong knowledge of orbital mechanics, launch vehicle trajectories, and rocket systems.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C++ and experience with Git.
• At least 2 years of experience in launch/flight operations, GNC, or ground segment telemetry.
• Fluent English proficiency.
• Ability to perform under high stress in control room environments.

Nice to have

• Experience with In Orbit Collision assessments (COLA services).
• Familiarity with mission control tools.
• Experience interfacing with third-party APIs.

Culture & Benefits

• Virtual company share program for employee participation.
• 30 days of annual vacation.
• Company pension plan with 20% employer contribution.
• Subsidized daily lunches and fully financed Deutschlandticket for public transport.
• Individual learning budget and sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass).
• Childcare allowance for non-school-age children.