Holt Executive are currently partnered with a global leader in Space Sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology innovator who are making hugely positive contributions to the growing problem of orbital space debris.
They require a Space Systems Engineering Manager to lead a highly talented, passionate team on all space system engineering activities. This role will have overarching management responsibility for the spacecraft systems team; ensuring everyone works together to deliver appropriate solutions, to schedule and cost, across all projects.
The company are fast-growing, and you will have the platform to expand on your experience and develop your skills further to enable your team to deliver amazing results and make a difference every day, by driving missions forward.
Responsibilities for the Space Systems Engineering Manager:
* Leadership and technical mentoring to the systems engineering group.
* Line management of Systems Team Leads.
* Manage hiring on a permanent and temporary basis, including outsourcing etc.
* Review scoping and costing for new project work packages.
* Review and communicate work package, and other plans, within the group and to Project Managers, including any technical or schedule risks.
* Ensure the quality of standards and procedures within the Systems Group.
* Define, map and propose relevant processes and procedures.
* Provide input and guidance to the technology roadmap for Systems.
Essential Skills required by the Space Systems Engineering Manager:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
* Excellent knowledge of systems engineering standards and space industry standards.
* The ability to appropriately tailor and adapt standard engineering practises to a lean and fast-paced engineering development environment.
* Working technical knowledge of various space- and ground- segment subsystems and specialist functions, particularly orbital mechanics and AOCS/GNC.
* 10+ years’ experience of systems engineering within the commercial space industry.
* 5+ years’ recent experience in a line management role.
* Experienced and enthusiastic people manager, with a focus on leading and building strong teams, able to put the team and plan interests first.
Benefits
* Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment.
* Hybrid working available.
* Optional 9/75 working pattern (9-day working fortnight).
* 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday.
* Life insurance and long-term sick pay.
* Private healthcare.
* Relocation allowance.
* Visa sponsorship for employees considered.
* New state of the art office and cleanroom facility.
If your skills and experience match this Space Systems Engineering Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply now.