Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) is a subsidiary of Airbus. SSTL has a heritage that spans over 40 years, and prides itself in continual innovation and improvement of space technologies, products and services, as well as in delivering space missions for a broad array of applications. From the earliest study activities to the subsystem manufacturing, to the assembly and test, to in-orbit operations, the whole spacecraft lifecycle is managed from SSTL’s Guildford, Surrey headquarters.
For SSTL roles please apply directly on A unique career - Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (Spacecraft Operations Engineers are involved in the full life of the mission, from the bid phase, supporting mission development, writing procedures for operating craft, right through to LEOP & commissioning, transfer to operations, and end of life operations. They play a vital role, providing valuable specialist knowledge to feed into projects, hands on involvement with spacecraft in orbit, and problem solving in a fast-paced environment. There is also the opportunity to travel globally for commissioning.
*Working with the System Engineer to understand and help shape CONOPS for future missions
* Supporting internal and external milestone reviews for projects
* Supporting ground-based spacecraft testing
* Defining, documenting, and testing operational procedures
* Defining, documenting, and testing spacecraft commissioning procedures
* Planning and managing spacecraft commissioning campaigns
* Customer Engineer support and training
* Supporting operation of existing SSTL on-orbit assets:
* Routine monitoring of, and interaction with, SSTL Spacecraft
* Analysis of historical trend data for spacecraft health monitoring
* Supporting, when required, Spacecraft Operation Infrastructure & Ground Engineers in routine maintenance of SSTL ground assets
* Working with the Spacecraft Operations Team, the Ground Software Team, and the Ground Segments Team to ensure that the Spacecraft Operations Centre and associated equipment is fully operational
*Previous experience in Spacecraft Operations or Space Systems Engineering would be advantageous
*Degree in Space engineering, or similar
* Decision making and creative problem-solving skills
* Flexible and must be able to work out of hours on occasion
* Foreign travel for a number of weeks will be required during commissioning phases and other customer support activities
* Competence with MS Windows and its components (e.g. registry, networking)
* Good MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint particularly)
* SSTL prides itself on being a super flexible company. The role is based in our Head Office in Guildford but we fully support hybrid working and a range of flexible working options.
*Our comprehensive benefits package includes: 32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme with Life Assurance, Private Medical & International Travel Insurance, Annual Bonus Scheme, Share Incentive Plan, Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents, High Street Discount Scheme and many more!
Visa Support
SSTL supports applications requiring a UK Skilled Worker Visa and sponsorship is available for this role. Relocation assistance also available.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
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