Overview
Senior Satellite Operation Engineer role at Airbus Defence & Space in Corsham, Wiltshire. You will join the Secure Communication business line and report to the Spacecraft Operations Team Lead. The role involves ensuring in-orbit spacecraft platform activities are conducted safely to maximise the useful life of the spacecraft, and represents Airbus as part of the customer monitoring team during assembly, integration and test phases of new spacecraft.
Responsibilities
* Ensure all operational products are ready for the SK6A LEOP and transition to On-Station.
* Assess and analyse the health of the SKYNET fleet.
* Advise the Spacecraft Management Authority as SKYNET spacecraft specialist.
* Understand and monitor spacecraft subsystems (platform and payload) through monthly and yearly analyses.
* Provide technical support to spacecraft on-station operations.
* Write, validate and technically review SKYNET Operating Procedures and associated documentation.
Qualifications and Skills
* Spacecraft operation experience.
* An understanding of satellite design and the AIT phase.
* Ability to spot trouble and make sound decisions, even under pressure.
* Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to report succinctly on all aspects.
* Awareness of potential compliance risks and commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Diversity and Compliance
Airbus supports personal growth with customised development solutions. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. We will never ask for monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. Where possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Benefits
* 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 more.
* Work / Life Balance: 37-hour week, flexible core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday. No core hours on Friday afternoons.
* Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
* Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 online GP and mental health support, Employee Assistance Programme, discounted health/dental insurance and 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).
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