Database Analyst

  • Engineer (E3)
  • Rome

Job ID: SSCitaly-DBA

Deadline: 15 December 2025

Description

On behalf of the Italian subsidiary of the group – SSC Italy – we are seeking passionate individuals with a strong background in space engineering and experience in real time operations to support one of our customers in Italy.

If you are eager to make a significant impact in the space industry, apply now and embark on an extraordinary space journey with us.

Responsibilities

The DB Analyst maintains, updates, and validates spacecraft operations databases (telemetry, telecommand, and configuration data) and FDDB (FDS DB). The main tasks will be the following:

  • Manage and maintain the Mission Operations Database (ODB) including OBSM configuration control.
  • Implement and validate updates to telemetry and telecommand dictionaries.
  • Ensure database consistency across all mission control system instances.
  • Support SOEs and GOEs during validation and simulation campaigns.
  • Maintain configuration control and version tracking.
  • Generate database releases and documentation.
  • Support training and simulation environment setup using test databases.

Requirements

  • BSc in Computer Science/IT or other relevant studies.
  • At least 2 years in database management.
  • SCOS MIB knowledge, relational database knowledge.
  • Advanced level of English and excellent communication skills.
  • Normal working hours; on-call support during critical updates or database rollouts.

Legal and Security Requirements

  • Applicants must be legally allowed to work in the EU and hold a European citizenship. Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
  • Copy of passport and degree(s) certificate.
  • Good conduct certificate from the country where currently resident.
  • Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference checks.

Location

The work will be performed from a Control Centre located in Rome from where several satellites composing a constellation will be operated.

Contract

  • Competitive remuneration package, recognizing the value of your skills and expertise.
  • Unique career opportunities, including the possibility of working in other countries with our SSC Group.
  • Personalized training and development programmes.

To be considered for this Position

Prior to 2025-12-15, please apply via our Job Application form.

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To apply for this job please visit ssc.careers.hibob.com.

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Aurora at a glance

Aurora Technology is a space consultancy and services provider combining experience and innovation.

Aurora's core business activity is the provision of support for engineering and scientific services to the Space industry. We provide top-notch profiles to bring in your team the needed experience to successfully help and support your projects.

Our Areas of Activity are Earth observation, telecommunications, navigation constellations, interplanetary and astronomical missions, manned space missions, facility management, education & communication. We have been supporting a large array of missions since 1995.

Aurora is part of the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) Group, who is a leading full-service supplier of state-of-the-art space engineering, satellite and launch services to commercial and institutional customers worldwide. Some of our Group’s customers: Eumetsat, DLR, Airbus, NASA, ASI, Cnes, JAXA, and more…
As part of the Engineering Services Division of SSC, Aurora's main customer is the European Space Agency, with a focus on supporting the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands and the European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC) in Spain.

Delivery Models

We know how hard is to find specialists in engineering and scientific domains. That’s why our consultancy services are capable to deliver to your organization the right skill set with 3 different types of Delivery Models: 1) Onsite Support @Client's premises; 2) Onsite Service with Deliverables and KPI; 3) Offsite Service @Aurora Offices.

We can offer a wide range of skillsets, which covers the entire space product development life cycle.
The expertise we can provide in our Service & Support Portfolio spans from Preliminary Phase 0/A (conceptual mission design) to Phase F (mission operations, maintenance, and disposal).

Do you want to become a customer or are you looking for collaborations? Get in touch with us:
info@aurora.nl; +31 (0) 71 532 7141

Join Us!

Aurora is a company based on people as our key of success to be an excellence in the market. We encourage all Aurora employees to reach their full professional potential to enable our customers achieve their best results.

Joining out team, you will work with talented experts, contributing to top-level projects, challenging missions, and innovative technologies in the space industry. We offer exciting work, responsibility, a pleasant environment, and excellent remuneration + benefits.

Check our open vacancies
and reach our recruitment team at job@aurora.nl