Spacecraft Operations Engineer

£35,000 – £55,000

Location: United Kingdom (Hampshire – Alton, Hampshire) Type: Permanent

Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Are you an enthusiastic, self-starting individual with a passion for operating a range of spacecraft missions from initial concepts through launch, early phase operations, and de-commissioning? An exciting opportunity awaits for a dedicated Spacecraft Operations Engineer to join a dynamic organization working on cutting-edge projects.

About the Company:

This role is with a leading organization in the space sector, focusing on designing, building, and operating world-class space missions for global customers. The company prides itself on a close-knit and supportive team culture, emphasizing diversity, inclusion, and flexible working arrangements.

About the Role:

The Spacecraft Operations Engineer will be responsible for performing spacecraft operations for a growing fleet of small satellites, developing operational methods and processes, and managing technical inputs from various stakeholders. The role requires knowledge and experience of operating spacecraft, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work collaboratively to resolve technical issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform spacecraft operations for a growing fleet of small satellites.
• Develop spacecraft operational methods and processes.
• Develop and test spacecraft operational procedures.
• Coordinate and manage technical inputs to spacecraft operational concepts from internal and external parties, including payload providers, subcontractors, suppliers (including launch providers), users, customers, and regulatory authorities.
• Define and manage operational requirements for spacecraft mission delivery.
• Manage spacecraft operational interfaces.
• Manage and maintain operational software tools.
• Manage and execute operational validation and verification.
• Collaborate with project managers to provide inputs to schedules, risk management plans, budget management, and other project artifacts.
• Provide technical pre-sales support during bid activities.
• Provide technical inputs into technical consultancy activities such as customer support, studies, and R&D projects.

Essential Skills:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline; or a suitable mixture of Level 4/5 academic qualifications and experience.
• Proven ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Experience in or knowledge of small satellite programs, preferably across the full project lifecycle.
• Development of spacecraft operating approaches, architectures, and operating procedures.
• Technical delivery of complex systems, software, or electronic hardware.
• Spacecraft AIT (Assembly, Integration, and Testing).
• Delivery of space technology and/or space mission studies or R&D projects.
• Technical pre-sales support during bid activity.
• Working in and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Interfacing with external clients.
• Reporting project progress to internal stakeholders.
• Working with suppliers.
• Following processes.
• Knowledge of Space Standards (i.e., ECSS).
• Knowledge of the UK Space Industry.
• Proficient in structuring, interpreting, and parsing datasets.
• Proficient in general programming and scripting (a significant advantage).
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• Confident working in project delivery and bid teams.

Benefits:

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, 10% non-contributory pension, free onsite parking, access to BAE Share Incentive Plan, income protection, life assurance policy, discounted shopping.
• Work/Life Balance: 37.5-hour work week, hybrid working options, flexible working around core hours, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Personal Development: Personalized development plans, access to e-learning courses.
• Health & Wellbeing: Private medical scheme with AXA Healthcare, travel insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, eye tests.

For further information feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply!

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