For more than half a century, Serco has walked alongside the pioneers of space.
Serco has supported over 50 ESA missions where our teams have helped launch
satellites, guide spacecraft across the void and turn data into discoveries that
reshape our world.
With thousands of specialists contributing across the entire space lifecycle
from satellite testing to launch services, LEOP to operations and surveillance,
we’ve become a trusted force in national And European space strategies. And now,
the next chapter could include you.

We are looking for a highly motivated Science Data Quality and Operations
Scientist to join a multidisciplinary team supporting ESA scientific missions in
the fields of Astronomy, Planetary Science and Heliophysics.

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, analysing and
assessing the quality of scientific data products generated and distributed by
Science Operations Centres (SOC). The role involves the verification of
scientific processing chains, validation of incoming and outgoing products,




investigation of anomalies and support to scientific operations activities
throughout the mission lifecycle.

For missions under development, the scientist will contribute to the definition
of operational concepts, quality control procedures, calibration and validation
strategies. The role also includes supporting the verification and acceptance of
scientific processing pipelines and products delivered by external instrument
teams and scientific consortia.

For operational missions, the scientist will support routine scientific
operations by monitoring data flows, analysing scientific data products,
investigating anomalies and ensuring that mission products meet the required
scientific quality standards before dissemination to the scientific community.

The scientist will work closely with scientists, instrument teams, scientific
consortia, software engineers and mission operations teams to ensure the
integrity, consistency and scientif

📌 Science Data Quality and Operations Scientist (Villanueva del Pardillo)
🏢 Serco
📍 Villanueva del Pardillo