Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Job Description: How to applySurrey 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. (sstl.co.uk) This role is an exciting opportunity to join the Spacecraft Operations team with responsibility to lead space missions from LEO to GEO and beyond. 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 and 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.Key Tasks Managing spacecraft operations work packages for new missions:Working with the System Engineer to understand and help shape CONOPS for future missionsIdentification and communication of spacecraft ..... full job details .....