Senior Ground Systems Engineer

5 days ago

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom KDC Full time
Job Title: Senior Ground Systems Engineer

KDC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Ground Systems Engineer to join our team in Harwell, UK.

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented individual to play a key role in the ground segment team, providing technical expertise and mentoring team members. The successful candidate will be involved in the whole ground segment development process, from conceptual design to maintenance.

Responsibilities
  • Participate in/lead the development of ground systems, including Mission Control System, Mission Planning System, and Ground Stations Interface System.
  • Derive requirements for the ground segment and specific components.
  • Interface with external suppliers' teams as a Product Owner or Technical Officer and provide support to the development team.
  • Interface with the Mission and Systems teams, potentially based at other locations.
  • Follow the Agile (SCRUM) methodology to ensure implementation of requirements and maintain the schedule.
  • Produce and maintain project documentation, including requirements, verification and validation plans, test procedures, and test reports.
  • Perform verification and validation of systems with other team members, ensuring requirements are met.
  • Interface with the Mission Operations team and provide support/training on ground systems.
  • Maintain ground systems, being the interfacing point between the operations team and developers to resolve technical issues.
Requirements
  • University degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or other relevant engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 5+ years of industry experience in satellite ground systems engineering.
  • Minimum 5+ years of industry experience in the space sector.
  • Good knowledge of main components of a ground segment and how they interact.
  • Essential team player and proactive individual.
  • Excellent communication and reporting skills.
  • Good understanding/knowledge of space mission design/development and standard milestones.
  • Good knowledge of Requirements Engineering and system integration, verification, and validation.
Desired Skills
  • Experience with Mission Control Systems, preferably based on SCOS-2000.
  • Experience with Automation Systems and Mission Planning Systems.
  • Experience with Ground Stations/Antenna communications.
  • Knowledge of satellite operations and Product life cycle.
  • Knowledge of ECSS and CCSDS.
  • Experience or knowledge of Scrum as part of a development team or Product Owner.
  • Knowledge of C++ and/or Java programming languages.
  • Basic Linux system administration, shell scripts, make, etc.
Benefits
  • Competitive base salary.
  • Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse, and dynamic international team with cutting-edge technology.
  • Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment.
  • Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements).
  • 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 (taxable benefit).
  • Relocation allowance.
  • Visa sponsorship for employees.
  • New state-of-the-art office and cleanroom facility.
  • Regular social events.
Location

UK (Harwell), with potential for some travel to Japan (Tokyo).

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