Document Controller

Serco is a trusted provider of services to National Space Agencies and the European Space Agency (ESA), with over 40 years’ experience supporting the space sector and providing services for all stages of our customers' space missions.

Serco has played an essential role at Spaceopal in Munich, supporting the operational delivery of the Galileo satellite navigation system. As part of its longstanding collaboration, Serco provides critical engineering, operational, and service management expertise to ensure the smooth functioning of ground control centres and infrastructure. Their contributions span system operations, service continuity, and performance monitoring, underpinning the reliability of Galileo services across Europe. Recognised for their technical competence and operational reliability, Serco’s involvement at Spaceopal highlights their commitment to supporting Europe’s flagship GNSS programme and enabling secure and accurate satellite navigation worldwide.

On behalf of Spaceopal, a premier provider of satellite navigation services, we are seeking a skilled Document Controller to join their headquarters in Munich, Germany. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of documentation flow and asset management processes, supporting essential operations within the space and telecommunications sectors.

Your mission is to ensure meticulous control and management of documentation processes and asset integrity, supporting seamless operations and compliance within the space and telecommunications sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Control the configuration quality and flow of documentation between internal and external parties, including handling classified documents using designated tools.
• Compile comprehensive documentation data packs, ensuring accessibility to the latest versions.
• Maintain accurate delivery records and generate reports on documentation status and delivery.
• Conduct quality checks and assist in updating documentation to meet established standards.
• Assist in developing and maintaining operational procedures for inventory management and documentation management in collaboration with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Configuration and Data Management (CADM).
• Monitor and manage system assets in centralized tools to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support audits related to asset status and integrity at Spaceopal and subcontractor levels.

Profile:

• Proven experience in documentation control, preferably in space, aerospace, or telecommunications sectors.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with document management tools (e.g., SharePoint) is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive problem-solving approach.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Familiarity with classified document handling protocols.
• Fluent proficiency in written and spoken English; EU citizenship required, with security clearance up to restricted (R-UE).

On Offer:

• Relocation allowance: including a one-way flight ticket, transportation from the airport to a temporary hotel, and one month of paid accommodation while securing permanent housing.
• Hybrid working model.
• 30% subvention on Deutschland ticket.
• Gym membership discount.
• Participation in pension and health scheme.
• 30 days of holiday.

Relocation:

Munich, Germany, offers a central location in Europe, making it an ideal base for travel and business within the EU. Major cities are well-connected by road, rail, and air, with Munich Airport being one of Europe's busiest and most well-connected airports, facilitating easy international travel.

Serco GMBH offers relocation support for all candidates eligible to work in EU that are planning to relocate to Germany and work on our client's site.

DE&I:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Serco GMBH is based on a culture where every voice is heard, and every employee feels valued. Working together as one team, we can enhance the experience of our people and teams, improve the value of our solutions to better serve the missions of our customers, and make an impact in our world.

Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the likes of ESA, CNES, EUMETSAT, EUSPA, ASI and NASA. We offer space capabilities across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to Launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development. With over 55 years history in the space sector Serco is well placed to contribute to National strategies across Europe and the globe We work within the heart of the space sector so understand the challenges our customers face. When it comes to recruitment we are experts in sourcing the very best talent within space engineering, earth observation, satellite communications and cyber security. We have placed hundreds of people from post graduates through to C-suite executives into space agencies, satellite operators, manufacturers, system integrators, consultancies, earth observation/remote sensing, launch providers and much more.