Job Description

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a skilled Spacecraft Operations System Engineer to join their team on a contract basis in Alton, with potential for hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborating with System Engineers to shape the CONOPS for future missions

Identifying and communicating spacecraft operations requirements and constraints for missions

Supporting the delivery of internal and external milestone reviews for projects

Developing, maintaining and reviewing operational procedures, including flight operations handbooks and spacecraft commissioning procedures

Conducting real-time spacecraft operations during routine and critical/anomaly investigation phases

Contributing to planning, scheduling, and coordination with system engineers, flight dynamics, and ground software teams

Supporting the development and continual improvement of operational tools for customer service delivery

Providing health reports to governing bodies

Job Requirements:

Essential:

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Experience in the satellite industry, ideally in spacecraft operations

Strong understanding of satellite subsystems, especially AOCS/GNC or OBDH

Good understanding of ground systems and tools

Hands-on experience with mission control systems, operations tools, and simulators

Proven ability to perform under pressure

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Excellent team working skills, with the ability to interface across various teams

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Confident communicator, fluent in English, both verbally and written

Flexibility to work out of hours supporting the on-call rota

Security clearances, or the willingness to undergo the procedure

Desirable:

Knowledge of orbital mechanics and flight dynamics, with experience in formation flying and close proximity satellite operations

Solid systems engineering knowledge applied to space missions

Knowledge of Linux operating systems

Experience with Python, GIT, and Rest API

Experience with Service Management tooling

If you have the required skills and experience in spacecraft operations and are looking for a challenging contract position, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team in Alton