Ground Segment Systems Engineer

1 week ago

Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom ATG Europe Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

We are looking for multiple Ground Segment Systems Engineer (New Missions Onboarding) to complete our consultants Workforce Management Service to support the European Space Agency (ESA) at their location in Harwell, United Kingdom. The purpose of this Support Service is to support the integration of a new Earth Observation Science Mission (e.g., Biomass, FLEX, CHIME, CRISTAL) into operations, from pre-operations activities up to Transfer-to-Operations (TTO), including validation, dry-runs, anomaly handling and readiness reviews .

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at the interview stage).
ATG is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment.
The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to:

  • Prepare and maintain the Transfer-to-Operations (TTO) plan (milestones, deliverables, stakeholders);
  • Support integration, dry-runs, validation campaigns and operational readiness checks;
  • Create and track anomaly reports until closure;
  • Ensure procedures and documentation are operationally ready.

Please ensure that your CV clearly explains how you meet the mandatory requirements. If it doesn't align completely with the essential criteria, it could result in rejection.

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, System Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics;
  • A higher degree is an asset;
  • At least 5 year of experience in systems engineering for mission operations or ground segment;
  • Experience in integration, validation and test (IV&V) or operational readiness campaigns;
  • Ability to run technical reviews and coordinate multi-party stakeholders;
  • Experience in environment with strict documentation and governance;
  • Exposure to EO payload or satellite mission is an asset;

  • Knowledge of ITIL or ECSS standards is an asset;

  • Familiarity with the following Science Missions is an asset:

  • Biomass;

  • FLEX;
  • CHIME;
  • CRISTAL;
  • Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom;
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Please submit your application in English via the apply button below. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.

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