Lead Spacecraft Command & Data Handling Engineer

HOLT EXECUTIVE; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

9/75 pattern

Private healthcare

Relocation support

Modern facilities

Job summary

Holt Executive in Oxfordshire, England, is seeking a Senior Command & Data Handling Engineer to join a spacecraft engineering team developing advanced satellite platforms for complex space missions.

You will work across the full spacecraft lifecycle, from concept and architecture through design, integration, testing and mission support, shaping avionics and onboard data handling.

Hybrid working with flexible hours, private healthcare and relocation assistance are offered to successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience developing Command & Data Handling systems for spacecraft.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft avionics architectures and onboard data handling.
• Experience with CCSDS, SpaceWire, CAN, I²C and RS422.
• Experience developing spacecraft verification and test programmes.
• Strong systems engineering knowledge across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and delivery of spacecraft Command & Data Handling subsystems.
• Define, review and maintain subsystem requirements, interface definitions and technical documentation.
• Develop verification strategies, test plans and acceptance criteria for subsystem and spacecraft-level validation.
• Define and manage onboard data handling, processing and communications budgets.
• Support FMECA and FDIR activities.
• Collaborate with systems engineering and other subsystem teams on ConOps, ICDs and verification plans.
• Plan and execute verification activities, including electrical and environmental testing.
• Review PCB designs for spacecraft suitability.
• Support supplier selection and design reviews throughout procurement.

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering

Tools

SpaceWire

CCSDS

CAN

I2C

RS-422

Job description

Holt Executive in Oxfordshire, England, is seeking a Senior Command & Data Handling Engineer to join a spacecraft engineering team developing advanced satellite platforms for complex space missions.

You will work across the full spacecraft lifecycle, from concept and architecture through design, integration, testing and mission support, shaping avionics and onboard data handling.

Hybrid working with flexible hours, private healthcare and relocation assistance are offered to successful candidates.