Spacecraft Operation Engineer

Prestwick Aerosystems; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension

Share options

Hybrid working

Car leasing

Onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Season ticket loan

Discounted shopping

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to join the Space Engineering team in Corsham, Wiltshire, with hybrid working when possible. You will contribute to spacecraft operations design, planning, telemetry analysis, and anomaly investigation, collaborating with the Project Lead to deliver end-to-end mission concepts and support ongoing ground station activities.

The role requires a background in Systems Engineering or Physics, an interest in spacecraft

Qualifications

• BSc in Systems Engineering, Physics or equivalent, or space industry experience.
• Interest in spacecraft operations and design.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in programming solutions (e.g. Python, MATLAB).

Responsibilities

• Spacecraft operation planning and execution, including telemetry analysis.
• Analyze anomalies, diagnose issues and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with Project Lead to design operational concepts.
• Provide input into end-to-end satellite mission design and bid work.

Skills

Spacecraft operations

Python

MATLAB

Communication skills

Education

BSc Systems Engineering or Physics

Job description

Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC/DV Security Clearance via the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) process.

LOCATION: Corsham, Wiltshire (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy)

TYPE: Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

We are looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to work alongside an operations development team to help design and deliver a fully functional spacecraft operations centre to manage and provide services for a fleet of spacecrafts. Reporting directly to the Head Of Space Engineering you will provide technical inputs into bid work, designing satellite ground stations, network design and preparations for spacecraft operations. Following implementation of the mission, you will be expected to aid in the ground and spacecraft operations to support a functional constellation of spacecraft. You will also be involved in building on an existing project, to aid in the development and continuation of the mission.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

Spacecraft operation planning and execution. Including telemetry analysis and anomaly investigation, diagnosis and mitigation. Aid in assessing risk elements of all aspects of spacecraft design, build and test. Work alongside the Project Lead to design operational concepts for the mission. Provide input into the design and bid work of end to end satellite missions.

ABOUT YOU

• BSc Systems Engineering, Physics, or equivalent OR experience working within the Space Industry.
• Have an interest in spacecraft operations and design.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Interest in programming technical solutions (e.g. python, MATLAB etc.)

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Customer Flight/Mission & Ops Support

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide. From sending your resume to participating in successful interviews, here you can access all important pieces of information to guide you in your candidate journey.