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.

• 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

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.