Current jobs related to Mission Control Director - Forres, Moray - KDC Resource


  • Forres, Moray, United Kingdom Orbex Space Full time

    Join Our Team as a Deputy Director of Systems EngineeringOrbex Space is a leading micro-launch company with a Prime vehicle being prepared to launch from our home spaceport, Space Hub Sutherland. We are well placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over €122m/£103m of project financing secured, a number of customers...


  • Forres, Moray, United Kingdom Orbex Space Full time

    Join Our Team as a Deputy Director of Systems EngineeringOrbex Space is a leading micro-launch company with a Prime vehicle being prepared to launch from our home spaceport, Space Hub Sutherland. We are well placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over €122m/£103m of project financing secured, a number of customers...


  • Forres, Moray, United Kingdom Orbex Space Full time

    Join Our Team as a Deputy Director of Systems EngineeringOrbex Space is a leading micro-launch company with a Prime vehicle being prepared to launch from our home spaceport, Space Hub Sutherland. We are well placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over €122m/£103m of project financing secured, a number of customers...


  • Forres, Moray, United Kingdom Orbex Space Full time

    Join Our Team as a Deputy Director of Systems EngineeringOrbex Space is a leading micro-launch company with a Prime vehicle being prepared to launch from our home spaceport, Space Hub Sutherland. We are well placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over €122m/£103m of project financing secured, a number of customers...


  • Forres, Scotland, Moray, United Kingdom Orbex Full time

    Systems and Mission Analysis Engineer to own mission analysis, systems modelling and analysis activities supporting development of Orbex Prime. Ideally you will have experience of flight dynamics and modelling vehicle performance rather than deep subsystem modelling.OrbexOrbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime vehicle being prepared to launch...


  • Forres, Moray, United Kingdom Orbex Space Full time

    Join Our Team as a Deputy Director of Systems EngineeringOrbex Space is a leading micro-launch company with a Prime vehicle being prepared to launch from our home spaceport, Space Hub Sutherland. We are well placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over €122m/£103m of project financing secured, a number of customers...


  • Forres, Moray, United Kingdom Orbex Space Full time

    Join Our Team as a Deputy Director of Systems EngineeringOrbex Space is a leading micro-launch company with a Prime vehicle being prepared to launch from our home spaceport, Space Hub Sutherland. We are well placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over €122m/£103m of project financing secured, a number of customers...


  • Forres, Moray, United Kingdom Orbex Space Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Deputy Department Head to join our team at Orbex Space. As a key member of our Systems Engineering department, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and managing projects in the absence of the Head of Department.Technical ResponsibilitiesDefine and maintain the system baseline for Orbex...


  • Forres, Scotland, Moray, United Kingdom Orbex Full time

    Orbex is looking for a Deputy Head of Systems to act as the responsible systems engineer for a full stage of the Orbex Prime Launch Vehicle and take an active role in leading our systems team. You will have 3 direct line reports, each of them experienced team leads.Orbex Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime vehicle being prepared to launch...


  • Forres, United Kingdom Orbex Full time

    Systems and Mission Analysis Engineer to own mission analysis, systems modelling and analysis activities supporting development of Orbex Prime. Ideally you will have experience of flight dynamics and modelling vehicle performance rather than deep subsystem modelling.OrbexOrbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime vehicle being prepared to launch...


  • Forres, United Kingdom Orbex Full time

    Job Description Systems and Mission Analysis Engineer to own mission analysis, systems modelling and analysis activities supporting development of Orbex Prime. Ideally you will have experience of flight dynamics and modelling vehicle performance rather than deep subsystem modelling. Orbex Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime vehicle being...


  • forres, United Kingdom Orbex Full time

    Systems and Mission Analysis Engineer to own mission analysis, systems modelling and analysis activities supporting development of Orbex Prime. Ideally you will have experience of flight dynamics and modelling vehicle performance rather than deep subsystem modelling. Orbex Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime vehicle being prepared to...


  • Forres, United Kingdom Orbex Space Full time

    You will have a unique opportunity to work alongside our Senior Leadership team elevating our funding and bidding strategy and engaging with our external stakeholders. Moreover, you will collaborate with our internal teams and institutional funding organisations with a goal to advance Orbex’s mission in the space industry. **Orbex** We are a rapidly...


  • Forres, United Kingdom Orbex Full time

    Orbex is looking for a Deputy Head of Systems to act as the responsible systems engineer for a full stage of the Orbex Prime Launch Vehicle and take an active role in leading our systems team. You will have 3 direct line reports, each of them experienced team leads.Orbex Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime vehicle being prepared to launch...

  • Deputy Head of Systems

    13 hours ago


    Forres, United Kingdom Orbex Full time

    Job Description Orbex is looking for a Deputy Head of Systems to act as the responsible systems engineer for a full stage of the Orbex Prime Launch Vehicle and take an active role in leading our systems team. You will have 3 direct line reports, each of them experienced team leads. Orbex Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime vehicle being...


  • Forres, United Kingdom Orbex Full time

    Orbex is looking for a Deputy Head of Systems to act as the responsible systems engineer for a full stage of the Orbex Prime Launch Vehicle and take an active role in leading our systems team. You will have 3 direct line reports, each of them experienced team leads.Orbex Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime vehicle being prepared to launch...


  • Forres, United Kingdom Orbex Full time

    Orbex is looking for a Deputy Head of Systems to act as the responsible systems engineer for a full stage of the Orbex Prime Launch Vehicle and take an active role in leading our systems team. You will have 3 direct line reports, each of them experienced team leads.Orbex Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime vehicle being prepared to launch...

Mission Control Director

2 months ago


Forres, Moray, United Kingdom KDC Resource Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Launch Director to join our team at KDC Resource. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for leading the safe conduct of launch campaigns for our launch vehicle.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Team Leadership: Build and lead a team of engineers and technicians to create and implement standards and processes for launch and operation of our launch vehicles.
  • Team Management: Manage, organize, and mentor the team, as well as other employees involved in launch operations.
  • Procedure Development: Develop launch and flight procedures covering all phases of operation, including nominal and off-nominal scenarios.
  • Collaboration: Work with the operations team responsible for payloads and surface operations.
  • Program Planning: Develop plans to ensure current and future program needs are addressed.
  • Relationship Building: Collaborate with internal teams to build trust and relationships, including mission control, systems engineering, and spaceport operations.
  • Safety Assurance: Ensure all safety concerns and needs are addressed prior to launch.
  • Event Management: Deal with planned and unplanned events during launch or flights.
  • Training and Development: Define, plan, and participate in practical training and mission rehearsal sessions.
  • Competency Management: Ensure all staff maintain the correct competencies and training required for launch, in compliance with CAA standards.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Be responsible for the SIA/SIR rules and associated processes.
  • Vendor Management: Manage external sub-contractors, suppliers, and agencies involved in launch or pre-launch activities.
  • Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to reduce launch operations scope and turn-around times.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in live-fire testing, rocket/missile launches, propulsion testing, or safety-critical operations with hands-on experience.
  • Minimum of a BSc degree in engineering or physics or an equivalent combination of education and experience. MOD experience is advantageous.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of safety-critical operations of complex systems with multiple stakeholders, including an understanding of the typical roles and functions of sub-contractors, agencies, and regulating bodies involved in launch and space flight activities.
  • Experience with ground support equipment and test installations, including fluid control systems, mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, and communication systems.
  • Experience with training and simulations as a means of establishing operational readiness. Extensive experience of leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams engaged in high-consequence operations.