Basic spacecraft operations questions, types of orbits, difference between LEO and GEO operations, basic flight dynamics knowledge questions. lasted approx. 45 mins. also some basic questions on working in a team, how to react to different scenarios involving coworkers
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the difference between LEO and GEO satellite
It was overall a cool experience during which I had to come up with deep answers to the questions that were posed to me and I had to share my thoughts.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Serco Group (Darmstadt) in Apr 2019
Interview
One phone interview + on site visit.
Phone interview was a quick review of the CV. No questions about future plans, personality fit, interests...
On site visit was literally a tour around the control room. No questions asked.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
As described above. No specific questions. Really easy.
Spacecraft Controller applicants have rated the interview process at Serco Group with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Spacecraft Controller roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Serco Group overall takes an average of 19 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Serco Group as a Spacecraft Controller according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 50%
One on one interview: 50%
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