Job Description
Spacecraft Operations Engineer | Guildford | Hybrid | Competitive salary + strong package
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Spacecraft Operations team and take a leading role in space missions, from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to Geostationary Orbit (GEO) and beyond. As a Spacecraft Operations Engineer, you will be involved in the entire mission lifecycle—from early development and spacecraft testing to live operations, troubleshooting, and end-of-life procedures.
This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of space exploration, working hands-on with cutting-edge spacecraft in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Key Tasks
Managing spacecraft operations work packages for new missions:
1. Working with the System Engineer to understand and help shape CONOPS for future missions
2. Identification and communication of spacecraft operations requirements and constraints for these missions
3. Supporting internal and external milestone reviews for projects
4. Supporting ground-based spacecraft testing
5. Producing spacecraft operations handbooks
6. Defining, documenting, and testing operational procedures
7. Defining, documenting, and testing spacecraft commissioning procedures
8. Planning and managing spacecraft commissioning campaigns
9. Customer...