Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer

This role will allow the right candidate to shape technical solutions for our missions, develop operations concepts, tools, and prepare the team for mission execution. The candidate will interact extensively with the design and development engineers across functions and support tests conducted in the AIV and operational environments. The role requires a proactive person who is keen to learn and grow and is happy to get stuck in with all aspects of the Spacecraft Operations team. Responsibilities Act as an Operations Technical Lead for the mission under development.Develop Mission Operations Concept for a standalone mission or a satellite fleet.Support the Preparation Team Lead in Operations Development Plan and ensure follow through from Preliminary Design until end of mission.Develop Operability requirement and user stories with close coordination with the Flight Operations team and mission segments.Contribute to mission interface definitions (e.g. ICDs, data-budget, flight software application)Contribute to the Subsystem/Unit and Project Reviews.Act as product owner to the Operations User manual/handbook.Support the Operations Procedure development for the Mission OPS team.Support the satellite simulator development and mission database management.Develop test specification, plan and procedure to conduct System Validation Test.Support the preparation and participate in Mission Simulation Test or similar system tests.Identify and specify tools to support the mission execution (e.g. database tool, trending tool, dashboards, context management etc.).Act as a System-Operations teams interface during mission execution (LEOP, Commissioning, Routine, Disposal).Support to anomaly resolution of in-flight satellites may be expected, as part of a 24/7 on-call team (TBC). Essential Skills Engineering, physics or an equivalent degree.Several years of demonstrable satellite industry experience in real time operations, spacecraft operations preparation through the complete life cycle. A candidate with a primarily system engineering background may also be considered.Knowledge of space standards (ECSS, CCSDS, ISO).Knowledge of mission control systems, SCOS-2000 or similar.Knowledge and hands on experience with system engineering processes.Experience developing and validating flight procedures.Experience of system testing and AIT processes.Software coding experience with Scripting languages, e.g. Python, tcl.Self-managed and proactive working style. Desirable skills Familiarity with Operations Preparation tools such as MOIS or script-based tools.Familiarity with routine and critical real time satellite operations.Familiarity with configuration management. Benefits Competitive base salaryOpportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technologyFlexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environmentOptional 9/75 working patternHybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements)25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank HolidayLife insurance and long-term sick payPrivate healthcare (taxable benefit)Relocation allowance consideredVisa sponsorship for employees consideredState of the art office and cleanroom facilityRegular social events Location Harwell