Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer

4 weeks ago


Alton Hampshire, United Kingdom In-Space Missions Limited Full time

This is an exciting role which will suit an enthusiastic, self-starting individual who is interested in operating a range of spacecraft missions from initial operational concepts through launch and early phase, operations and de-commissioning. The successful candidate will be comfortable working as part of a team to deliver services to a variety of customers including institutional, academic and commercial organisations. The role requires knowledge and experience of operating spacecraft, an understanding of spacecraft system engineering, willingness to learn and the ability to work with others to identify and resolve technical issues. The right attitude is equally as important as background and experience and support and training will be provided as appropriate to the experience of the successful candidate.
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.
Delivery of operations on a small satellite programme, preferably across the full project lifecycle;
Technical delivery of complex systems, software or electronic hardware;
Delivery of space technology and/or space mission studies or R&D projects;
Reporting project progress to internal stakeholders;
Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project);
Confident working in project delivery and bid teams.
Perform spacecraft operations for a growing fleet of small satellites ;
Developing and testing spacecraft operational procedures;
Sub-contractors and suppliers (including launch providers);
Regulatory authorities.
Management and maintenance of operational software tools;
Collaboration with project managers to provide inputs to schedules; risk management plans; budget management and other project artefacts as required;
Provision of technical inputs into technical consultancy activities such as customer supports, studies and R&D projects.
You will report into a senior member of the Engineering Team and your work will be prioritized in discussion with them.
We also offer ‘Space as a Service' by flying customer payloads on our spacecraft and by providing customers the ability to upload digital applications to operate on our hardware. The company was acquired by BAE Systems in 2021 and operates from offices and satellite cleanrooms located in Alton, Hampshire in the UK.
We have a close-knit and supportive team, with diversity and inclusion being a key to our success. Here at In-Space Missions we are embracing Hybrid Working. Wherever possible, we offer flexible working arrangements to allow us to balance our work and personal life more effectively.

Financial Reward: Competitive salary, 10% Non-Contributory Pension with the option for additional salary sacrifice, free onsite parking, access to BAE Share Incentive Plan, Income protection, 3 x salary life assurance policy, discounted shopping and much more
Work / Life Balance: 37.5 hour week, hybrid working options, flexible working around core hours, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private Medical Scheme with AXA Healthcare (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), travel insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, eye tests
We want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible so if you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.



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