Spacecraft Operations Engineer: Lead Space Missions

SURREY SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with life assurance

Private medical & travel insurance

Annual bonus scheme

Share incentive plan

Job summary

SURREY SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED in Guildford is looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to lead and manage operations for various missions. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering teams to shape mission concepts and directly support spacecraft operations while adhering to best practices.

We offer hybrid working opportunities and a supportive environment to foster your professional growth, including a competitive benefits package with 32 days of holiday, medical insurance, and pension schemes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Spacecraft Operations or Space Systems Engineering.
• Good understanding of space and ground segment systems.
• Aptitude to work autonomously and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage spacecraft operations work packages for new missions.
• Identify and communicate spacecraft operations requirements.
• Support anomaly investigations and operational procedures.

Skills

Team working skills

Documentation and communication skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of orbital mechanics

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Space Engineering or similar

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

RF communications systems knowledge

Job description

SURREY SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED in Guildford is looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to lead and manage operations for various missions. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering teams to shape mission concepts and directly support spacecraft operations while adhering to best practices.

We offer hybrid working opportunities and a supportive environment to foster your professional growth, including a competitive benefits package with 32 days of holiday, medical insurance, and pension schemes.