Space Solution Architect

Serco Group plc; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player in the Space sector is seeking a skilled professional to design innovative ground segment solutions. This role involves utilizing systems engineering and architecture to enhance space operations and support major bids. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in space system engineering, excellent communication skills, and experience in business development. With a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity offers a chance to thrive in a dynamic international environment while contributing to impactful space missions.

Servicios

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Hybrid Working Model

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Formación

• 5+ years of experience in the Space domain.
• Experience in business development for service providers.

Responsabilidades

• Design ground segment system solutions for space operations.
• Support development of solutions for major bids.

Conocimientos

Systems Engineering

Solution Architecture

Business Development

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Educación

MSc in a relevant technical or scientific discipline

Descripción del empleo

Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to Launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development.

Main Responsibilities

1. Support work in the area of designing ground segment system or sub-system solutions for end-to-end services and operations.
2. Solution/Enterprise Architecture and Systems Engineering
3. Support elaboration of value chains and system architecture for Ground Segments services and solutions
4. Contribute to designing solutions for major bids using Systems Engineering & Solution/ Enterprise Architecture approaches
5. Use systems engineering approaches; for example, COAD, TOGAF, MODAF, Soft Systems etc to develop or Enterprise Architectures
6. Requirements Capture including assisting the running of interactive customer workshops
7. Conduct, as needed: Functional analysis and design, Design of the overall system concept, System level technical budgets, System performance analysis, Definition of data processing, and interfaces between payload/platform and ground segment services
8. Assist the development of the overall vision, high level architectural design and Target Operating Model (TOM) for the bid, project, or programme
9. Proposition Development and Bidding
10. Introduce innovation that will differentiate Serco’s propositions in a crowded marketplace (Earth Observation, Artificial Intelligence, Ground Segment Systems)
11. Assist with the development of solutions and value propositions in current, new & emerging areas; for example, Engineering, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and live/synthetic training, etc
12. Help to ensure compliance to the Serco Business Lifecycle governance processes and that the ‘best brains’ critically review the solution (technical, commercial, financial, and written) and benchmark where appropriate
13. Assist the management of the solution budget for major opportunities, ensuring compliance and effective optimum utilisation of resources
14. Participate in competitor analysis to assess the strength of Serco solution and allocate Pwin.

Successful Candidate

Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring:

• MSc, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant technical or scientific discipline. Solution/Enterprise Architecture and Systems Engineering experience desirable
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in the Space domain
• Experience in business development for public or private sector service providers with demonstrated growth success
• Experience with relevant standards and management processes (e.g., ECSS standards)
• Experience of all aspects of Business Process Re-engineering
• Fluent in English language is essential, additional European language would be a strong advantage

Domain

• Good general knowledge of Space Ground segment solutions (focus on Earth Observation and/or Navigation)
• Strong and demonstrated background in space system engineering and Ground Segment architecture design (in particular for Earth Observation and/or Navigation) missions.
• Experience in space projects and/or in preparatory activities (focus on phase C and D and E).
• Experience in the preparation of ground segment documentation relating to requirements engineering, design, and IV&V planning and execution.

Technical

• Good understanding of Systems Engineering approaches, including Solution and Enterprise Architecture; ability to maintain a system overview
• Understanding of ICT technologies and solutions
• Good analytical skills with ability to assimilate information quickly, and communicate key messages simply and effectively to the business to aid decision making

Communication

• Proficiency in written and spoken English: able to explain complex technical constructs with ease. Ability to write compelling technical and bid solution is essential
• Good negotiation and presentation skills (through participation in Competitive Dialogue or other OJEU processes)
• Demonstrates exceptional communication skills to include interpersonal, written, staff level and executive level business briefings

Personality

• Effective management of self with track record of involvement in change in complex and demanding environments, interacting with individuals at all levels of the organisation
• Methodical and proactive, with initiative and capability to work autonomously
• Problem-solving and creativity-oriented attitude
• Good commercial judgment and financial literacy.

On offer:

• Great career opportunities in the Space industry
• Comprehensive package of benefits offered by the company, such as life insurance and health insurance.
• Engaging company events to foster team spirit.
• Hybrid working model to support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work in an international environment.