Ground Segment Systems Team Lead

• University degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or other relevant engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of industry experience in the design and development of satellite user or ground segment products and technologies.
• Knowledge of C/C++, Java and or Python programming languages.
• Knowledge of the main components of a ground segment and how they interact between them.
• Team leadership – ability to lead small team of ground systems engineers.
• Operations experience and ability to interact with spacecraft operations engineers.
• Knowledge of project life cycle and acceptance procedures
• Knowledge of ECSS standards.
• Experience designing and developing software.
• Software product development experience: requirement, design, development, integration & testing, deployment, maintenance

Desirable skills

• 2+ years of experience managing a team of systems engineers
• 8+ years of industry experience in the design and development of satellite user or ground segment products and technologies.
• Experience or knowledge of Scrum as being part of development team or Product Owner.
• Experience with Mission Control Systems, preferably based on SCOS-2000.
• Familiarity with commonly used protocols and standards for spacecraft communications, such as CCSDS, CAN, Spacewire.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

• Competitive base salary
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
• Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment
• Optional 9/75 working pattern
• Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements)
• 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday
• Life insurance and long-term sick pay
• Private healthcare (taxable benefit)
• Relocation allowance
• Visa sponsorship for employees considered
• State of the art office and cleanroom facility
• Regular social events

Astroscale UK (Harwell).

Founded in 2013, Astroscale is the global leader in on-orbit servicing, dedicated to the secure and sustainable development of space for the benefit of future generations.

We provide trusted and value-added solutions for government and commercial clients from their geography of choice, to drive the long-term, circular space economy.

Astroscale is also collaborating with government and commercial stakeholders to develop norms, regulations, and incentives that promote the sustainable growth of space.

Since our first successful launch in March 2021, Astroscale has proven rendezvous and proximity operations technologies in orbit during the ELSA-d and ADRAS-J missions, establishing the company as a leader in on-orbit servicing.

Astroscale spacecraft have been selected for pioneering missions with JAXA, the U.S.

Space Force, the European Space Agency, the UK Space Agency, and Eutelsat OneWeb.

As more satellite operators adopt on-orbit servicing to routinely inspect, service and remove, the potential of a circular space economy — and a future of no waste in space — is being unlocked.

At Astroscale we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture.

Our essential criteria are based solely on the requirements necessary to perform the role.

If any criteria could present a barrier, we are open to discussing reasonable adjustments and are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process.

Astrsocale is also open to supporting job share arrangements, to further our flexible working offering.

Note to recruitment agencies: Astroscale operates a preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency approaches.

Please do not forward candidate CVs or details in response to this advert, or to any Astroscale employee.