Service Delivery Engineer | Guildford | Onsite | Competitive salary + strong package
Are you an Operations or Systems Engineer with a Space background? Do you want to support on the cutting-edge development of Space and Satellite exploration?
Then this might be the role for you!
Your Mission
We’re looking for a Service Delivery Engineer to join our clients Satellite Service Delivery team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the seamless operation of cutting-edge satellite missions. From Launch to End of Life, you’ll provide technical leadership, systems engineering expertise, and problem-solving skills to keep our missions running smoothly.
This is your chance to work on exciting space missions, ranging from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to interplanetary exploration, supporting a variety of applications including Earth Observation, Communications, Navigation, and Science/Technology Demonstration.
What You’ll Do:
* Lead technical investigations into anomalies and service outages for in-flight missions.
* Monitor spacecraft and ground segment health, identifying and addressing potential issues.
* Work with Spacecraft Operations Engineers and Project Managers to ensure smooth transitions from LEOP and Commissioning into operational service.
* Support service improvements and technical studies to enhance mission capabilities.
* Manage and coordinate routine and non-routine orbital maneuvers.
* Provide expert analysis, root cause investigations, and resolutions for system issues.
* Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the team.
* Participate in on-call support as part of a rotating schedule.
What We’re Looking For:
* 2+ years of experience in Spacecraft Operations or Systems Engineering.
* Strong understanding of space and ground segment subsystems.
* Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics (or equivalent experience).
* Hands-on experience with orbit analysis, constellation configurations, RF link analysis, and system budgets.
* Familiarity with STK, Python, and other analysis tools.
* Ability to work autonomously, think critically, and solve complex technical challenges.
* Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
* Willingness to support on-call work and occasional out-of-hours activities.
What’s in it for you?
* Highly competitive Salary.
* Flexible working policies.
* 32 days annual leave + BH.
* Annual Company Bonus Scheme.
* Up to 8% employer pension contribution.
* Life Assurance (6X salary).
* Private Health Care.
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.
* Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes.