Senior Mission Operations Engineer

• University degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrable satellite industry experience, preferably in real-time spacecraft operations as part of a flight control team operating a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) mission through the complete life cycle.
• Comprehensive knowledge of satellite subsystems, in particular AOCS/GNC or On Board Data Handling.
• Familiarity with the operation of mission control systems, in particular procedure development, monitoring and control, mission planning, on-board software management, configuration management and simulator facilities.
• Experience of satellite performance monitoring and reporting, including anomaly analysis and resolution in liaison with industry partners.
• Ability to operate without error in a calm and disciplined manner during high stress situations.
• Ability to logically identify problems, perform root cause analysis and implement appropriate solutions in a timely manner.
• Detail orientated and able to work using own initiative with limited supervision, as well as alongside other team members.
• Able to conceptualise and deliver novel spacecraft operations concepts to meet the demands of Astroscale’s multiple parallel projects and missions with a small team of engineers
• Eligible to gain, or current holder of, security clearance at SC or higher.

Desirable skills

• Familiarity with mission control systems, preferably SCOS-2000 based.
• Experience with systems engineering aspects of spacecraft operations.
• Experience of formation-flying or close-proximity satellite operations will be advantageous.
• Familiarity with operations preparation tools.
• Knowledge of flight dynamics and orbital mechanics.
• Familiarity of relevant ECSS standards relating to Ground Systems and Operations.

• 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 considered
• State of the art office and cleanroom facility
• Regular social events

Astroscale UK (Harwell).

Astroscale is the global leader in on-orbit servicing, dedicated to the secure and sustainable development of space.

The company delivers a variety of innovative and scalable on-orbit servicing solutions, including life extension, refurbishment, upgrades, in-situ space situational awareness, end-of-life, and active debris removal.

Since its first successful launch in March 2021, Astroscale has proven rendezvous and proximity operations technologies in orbit during the ELSA-d and ADRAS-J missions.

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.

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

Headquartered in Japan, Astroscale has a global presence with subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, and Israel.

Find out more about Astroscale at www.astroscale.com .

At Astroscale UK 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.

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

Note to recruitment agencies: Astroscale UK 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.