Spacecraft Operations Engineer — Hybrid, SC/DV Ready

Airbus; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension scheme

Car leasing

Onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Corsham, Wiltshire, is seeking a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to join the operations development team to design and operate a spacecraft ground segment and support a constellation of spacecraft.

You will report to the Head of Space Engineering and contribute to bid work, ground and spacecraft operations, and ongoing development of mission capabilities. The role offers hybrid working and a clear path for professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in systems engineering, physics, or equivalent.
• Interest in spacecraft operations and design.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Programming experience in Python or MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute spacecraft operations and telemetry analysis.
• Assess risk in design, build and test phases.
• Collaborate with Project Lead on mission concepts.
• Support ground and spacecraft operations for the satellite constellation.

Skills

Spacecraft operations

Python / MATLAB

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

BSc Systems Engineering, Physics, or equivalent

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Corsham, Wiltshire, is seeking a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to join the operations development team to design and operate a spacecraft ground segment and support a constellation of spacecraft.

You will report to the Head of Space Engineering and contribute to bid work, ground and spacecraft operations, and ongoing development of mission capabilities. The role offers hybrid working and a clear path for professional development.