DIG - Spacecraft Operator Engineer

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a skilled Spacecraft Operations System Engineer to join their team on a contract basis in Alton, with potential for hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborating with System Engineers to shape the CONOPS for future missions
Identifying and communicating spacecraft operations requirements and constraints for missions
Supporting the delivery of internal and external milestone reviews for projects
Developing, maintaining and reviewing operational procedures, including flight operations handbooks and spacecraft commissioning procedures
Conducting real-time spacecraft operations during routine and critical/anomaly investigation phases
Contributing to planning, scheduling, and coordination with system engineers, flight dynamics, and ground software teams
Supporting the development and continual improvement of operational tools for customer service delivery
Providing health reports to governing bodies

Job Requirements:

Essential:

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
Experience in the satellite industry, ideally in spacecraft operations
Strong understanding of satellite subsystems, especially AOCS/GNC or OBDH
Good understanding of ground systems and tools
Hands-on experience with mission control systems, operations tools, and simulators
Proven ability to perform under pressure
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent team working skills, with the ability to interface across various teams
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Confident communicator, fluent in English, both verbally and written
Flexibility to work out of hours supporting the on-call rota
Security clearances, or the willingness to undergo the procedure
Desirable:

Knowledge of orbital mechanics and flight dynamics, with experience in formation flying and close proximity satellite operations
Solid systems engineering knowledge applied to space missions
Knowledge of Linux operating systems
Experience with Python, GIT, and Rest API
Experience with Service Management tooling

If you have the required skills and experience in spacecraft operations and are looking for a challenging contract position, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team in Alton