Senior Space Mission Operations Lead

Astroscale; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working available

25 days holiday (up to 28)

Private healthcare

Job summary

Astroscale UK is seeking a Senior Mission Operations Engineer to lead real-time spacecraft operations and support multiple mission phases from feasibility through LEOP and end-of-life operations.

The role involves developing operations procedures, training, and coordinating with flight dynamics, ground systems and ground stations, with a flexible hybrid work pattern and potential on-site MCC involvement during critical mission phases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of demonstrable satellite industry experience, preferably in real-time spacecraft operations.
• Knowledge of AOCS/GNC or on-board data handling.
• Experience with mission control systems, procedures, monitoring and control.
• Ability to perform under high stress with calm and discipline.
• Eligible to gain, or current holder of, security clearance at SC or higher.

Responsibilities

• Act as operations technical lead for missions and projects.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.
• Perform routine and critical real-time spacecraft operations.
• Develop and participate in operations support functions and tools.
• Rotate roles in a small operations team to ensure robustness.
• Prepare mission operations procedures, validation tests and scripts.
• Prepare spacecraft user manuals and mission operations plans.
• Support mission development and bid proposals as required.

Skills

Real-time ops

Mission planning

Anomaly analysis

SCOS-2000 familiarity

Security clearance SC

Education

University degree in engineering or science

Tools

SCOS-2000

Job description

Astroscale UK is seeking a Senior Mission Operations Engineer to lead real-time spacecraft operations and support multiple mission phases from feasibility through LEOP and end-of-life operations.

The role involves developing operations procedures, training, and coordinating with flight dynamics, ground systems and ground stations, with a flexible hybrid work pattern and potential on-site MCC involvement during critical mission phases.