Spacecraft Control Specialist

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Spacecraft Control Specialist, where you'll engage in unique training and hands-on simulator exercises. This role involves monitoring and controlling spacecraft operations, ensuring safety and efficiency during 12-hour shifts. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering excellence in spacecraft operations while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and career growth. If you're passionate about space and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Matched Contribution Pension Scheme

Digital GP Access

Employee Share Scheme

Professional Fees Payment

Holiday Trading

Be Kind Day

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting change and increasing service delivery.
• Ability to interact confidently with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the Skynet constellation of spacecraft.
• Supervise and mentor newly trained staff during operations.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Calmness Under Pressure

Cultural Sensitivity

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

L3 Equivalent Experience

Job description

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Spacecraft Control Specialist

Location:

Swindon, GB, SN13 9NR

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Job Title: Spacecraft Control Specialist
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF63956

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Spacecraft Control Specialist at our Corsham, Wiltshire site.

The Role
As a Spacecraft Control Specialist, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. The Spacecraft Control Specialist's role includes theoretical training on spacecraft sub-systems and orbital theory followed by a package of practical simulator exercises.

All training is delivered on site by Babcock with our specialist space trainers at Corsham, this is done on the job and simulation training. Assessment is via formal Board, testing all aspects of Skynet systems and control.

Day-to-day, you’ll test all aspects of Skynet systems and control, you will also contribute to the 24/7/365 mission, delivering spacecraft operations and manoeuvres during the 12-hour shift.

• Monitoring and control of the Skynet constellation of geosynchronous spacecraft including the associated ground segment.
• Accurate commanding of all spacecraft ensuring safe and timely execution of authorised operational procedures.
• Monitoring, reviewing, and updating your spacecraft Controller competency levels as recorded in the Currency Matrix.
• Regular completion of competency assessment to maintain Suitably Qualified Experienced Person.
• Supervision and mentoring of newly trained staff during spacecraft operations, ground segment reconfigurations, and AUTO commanding procedures.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based on site with a 12-hour shift pattern, 2 days and 2 nights, 4 off (07:00 – 19:00 day shifts) at Corsham, Wilshire.

Essential Experience of the Spacecraft Control Specialist

• Experience of supporting change and seeking ways to increase the delivery of services.
• Ability to interacts with others in a way that gives them confidence in own intentions and those of the organisation.
• Ability to remain calm in uncertain or challenging situations and consistently behaves in a manner acceptable to others.
• Work effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or background.

Qualifications for the Spacecraft Control Specialist

• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Degree preferred or L3 equivalent in experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and a passion for Space welcomed.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available atUnited Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What We Offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing Date: 15/05/2025

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