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.
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.
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.
1. Perform spacecraft operations for a growing fleet of small satellites.
2. Develop spacecraft operational methods and processes.
3. Develop and test spacecraft operational procedures.
4. 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.
5. Define and manage operational requirements for spacecraft mission delivery.
6. Manage spacecraft operational interfaces.
7. Manage and maintain operational software tools.
8. Manage and execute operational validation and verification.
9. Collaborate with project managers to provide inputs to schedules, risk management plans, budget management, and other project artifacts.
10. Provide technical pre-sales support during bid activities.
11. Provide technical inputs into technical consultancy activities such as customer support, studies, and R&D projects.
12. 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.
13. Proven ability to work well as a member of a team.
14. Experience in or knowledge of small satellite programs, preferably across the full project lifecycle.
15. Development of spacecraft operating approaches, architectures, and operating procedures.
16. Technical delivery of complex systems, software, or electronic hardware.
17. Spacecraft AIT (Assembly, Integration, and Testing).
18. Delivery of space technology and/or space mission studies or R&D projects.
19. Technical pre-sales support during bid activity.
20. Working in and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
21. Interfacing with external clients.
22. Reporting project progress to internal stakeholders.
23. Working with suppliers.
24. Following processes.
25. Knowledge of Space Standards (i.e., ECSS).
26. Knowledge of the UK Space Industry.
27. Proficient in structuring, interpreting, and parsing datasets.
28. Proficient in general programming and scripting (a significant advantage).
29. Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
30. Excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
31. Confident working in project delivery and bid teams.
32. : Competitive salary, 10% non-contributory pension, free onsite parking, access to BAE Share Incentive Plan, income protection, life assurance policy, discounted shopping.
33. : 37.5-hour work week, hybrid working options, flexible working around core hours, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
34. : Personalized development plans, access to e-learning courses.
35. : Private medical scheme with AXA Healthcare, travel insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, eye tests.
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