Spacecraft Operator Engineer/ Systems Engineer
Location: Alton, full time on site initially
Duration: 6 months
Rate: £55 ph PAYE or £74.26 ph Umbrella
BPSS to start with SC in flight
Role Description
An exciting opportunity to join a tight knit team providing Spacecraft Operations support to BAE Systems existing and future in orbit assets. This is a true transformation-focused interim assignment. You’ll play a key role in embedding new ways of working and leaving a lasting operational legacy.
The position offers a chance to take a leading role in the full life of a satellite mission, from feasibility, through to on the ground testing, LEOP, routine operations and end-of-life. Providing a vital role for missions, through specialist knowledge, hands-on involvement and problem solving in a fast-paced environment. The role is varied, combining responsibilities across system engineering, spacecraft operations, mission management and planning.
Project details: Azalea™: Low Earth Orbit satellite system
Core Duties
• Completing Platform commissioning and Payload commissioning for an October launch
• Rapidly assess current spacecraft operations and processes
• Identify and clearly communicate operational constraints, risks, and improvements
• Lead improvements to operational procedures, mission planning and commissioning processes
• Provide hands-on support in live spacecraft operations (including anomaly resolution)
• Operational testing and supporting Systems Testing
• Fault diagnosis from technical logs sent back from satellite systems
• Diagnose and produce manual test procedures and supporting testing activities
Knowledge:
Essential:
· Strong working knowledge of satellite subsystems (AOCS/GNC or OBDH advantageous);
· Demonstrable experience mission control systems, planning, operations tools and simulators;
· Proven experience in spacecraft operations within the satellite industry or similar e.g Aeronautic (Avionic/Propulsion systems)
· A track record of improving processes, implementing best practice, and mentoring teams
· Comfortable working in high-demand operational environments, including on-call support
Desirable:
· Knowledge of orbital mechanics and flight dynamics, with experience in formation flying and /or close proximity satellite operations;
· Demonstrated solid systems engineering knowledge within space missions;
· Proven ability with Python, GIT and Rest API, Linux OS and service management tooling
· Knowledge of onboard software – Bright Ascension Ltd provided
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