Senior Mission Operations Engineer

Holt Executive Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a cutting-edge space organization as a Senior Mission Operations Engineer, where you'll lead operations across multiple satellite missions. This pivotal role offers a chance to shape the future of space technology, working with a highly skilled team on mission design, planning, and execution. Your expertise will guide spacecraft through their life cycles, from launch to decommissioning. With flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the aerospace sector.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Long-term sick pay

Relocation support

Modern office facilities

Regular team social events

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of spacecraft operations experience, ideally in Low Earth Orbit missions.
• Deep understanding of satellite subsystems, especially AOCS, GNC, or OBDH.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations activities across multiple missions, from concept to execution.
• Act as technical lead and mentor for junior team members.

Skills

Spacecraft Operations

Mission Planning

Real-Time Spacecraft Control

Anomaly Resolution

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

SCOS-2000

Mission Planning Tools

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A cutting-edge space organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Mission Operations Engineer to play a pivotal role in multiple ongoing and future satellite missions. This is a rare opportunity for a mission operations expert to step into a senior, multi-faceted position within a small, highly skilled team – working across mission design, planning, execution, and innovation.

You’ll lead technical operations and contribute to all phases of spacecraft life cycles – from feasibility studies and launch to end-of-life decommissioning. The role combines responsibilities typically split across spacecraft operators, mission managers, analysts, and systems engineers, making it ideal for someone looking to broaden their impact and shape the future of space operations.

(Relocation support & visa sponsorship can be provided if required)

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead operations activities across multiple missions, from concept to execution
• Act as technical lead and mentor for junior team members
• Contribute to operations planning, procedure development, and training
• Perform real-time and critical spacecraft operations
• Act as Mission Manager, Systems Operations Engineer, or Spacecraft Controller depending on mission needs
• Lead anomaly investigations and performance trend analysis
• Help design innovative, scalable operational concepts that enable a small team to manage multiple spacecraft efficiently
• Participate in mission reviews (PDR, CDR, ORR), training campaigns, and simulator rehearsals

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• 5–10 years of spacecraft operations experience, ideally in Low Earth Orbit missions
• Deep understanding of satellite subsystems (especially AOCS, GNC, or OBDH)
• Strong skills in real-time spacecraft control, mission planning, and on-board software management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities under pressure
• Experience with anomaly resolution, spacecraft performance reporting, and mission planning tools
• Independent and team-focused, with excellent communication skills (English CEFR B2+ or TOEIC 700+)

It Would Be Great If You Also Have:

• Experience with SCOS-2000 mission control systems
• Background in systems engineering or mission concept development
• Familiarity with close-proximity or formation-flying missions
• Understanding of ECSS standards and flight dynamics
• Knowledge of spacecraft simulator tools and operability assessment processes

What’s On Offer:

• Flexible working around core hours & optional 9/75 working pattern
• 25 days annual leave & 8 UK Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare, life insurance & long-term sick pay
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship
• Modern office and cleanroom facilities
• Regular team social events
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge missions shaping the future of space sustainability

If you’re ready to shape the future of in-orbit servicing and want to apply your mission operations expertise to real-world challenges in a collaborative and ambitious environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Project Management

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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