Ground Systems Engineer

About Us

We are the first private company with a vision to secure the safe and sustainable development of space for the benefit of future generations, and the only company dedicated to in-orbit servicing across all orbits. Founded in 2013, we are developing innovative and scalable solutions across the spectrum of in-orbit servicing missions, including End of Life services, Active Debris Removal, In-situ Space Situational Awareness and Life Extension Services, to create sustainable space systems and mitigate against the hazardous build up of debris in space.

About the role

We are seeking to employ an experienced and motivated Ground Systems Engineer at our facility based at the UK space cluster in Harwell, UK.

The Ground Systems Engineer will be involved in the whole ground segment development process, from conceptual design to maintenance. The role will be involved in all the infrastructure and software on the ground that is critical to safely operate a mission.

This is a key role with a critical responsibility to efficiently interface between the Mission & Systems team and the Operations team. This gives you the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the ground segment, as well as participating in operational activities in the Control Centre when the spacecraft is in orbit. The Ground Systems engineer will play a key role in the existing ground segment team, with a high level of responsibility and autonomy.

Responsibilities

Participate in/lead the development of ground systems including Mission Control System, Mission Planning System, Ground Stations Interface System

Derive requirements for the ground segment in general and for specific components

Interface with the external suppliers teams, acting as a Product Owner or Technical Officer and provide support to the development team during the

ground segment development phase

Interface with the development team internally

Interface with the Mission and Systems teams potentially based at other company locations

Follow the Agile (SCRUM) methodology to ensure implementation of the requirements and maintain the schedule

Produce and maintain project documentation to good standard including requirements, verification and validation plan, test procedures, test reports,

etc.

Perform verification & validation of the systems with other team members while ensuring requirements are met, including systems tests and simulation campaigns.

Interface with the Mission Operations team and provide support / training on the ground systems

Perform maintenance of the ground systems while being the interfacing point between the operations team and the developers to resolve technical issues

Requirements

University degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or other relevant engineering discipline.

Minimum 3+ years of industry experience in satellite ground systems (for

example mission control system, mission planning system) engineering.

Overall knowledge of the main components of a ground segment and how they interact between them.

Essential team player as well as proactive.

Excellent communication skills (required to interface with different cultures/nationalities)

Good reporting skills (for documentation, keeping track of changes, etc)

Overall understanding/knowledge of space mission design/development and standard milestones.

Knowledge of Requirements Engineering.

Experience with integration, verification and validation of ground segment

Fluency in spoken and written English.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Opportunity to work with a highly talented international team working on cutting edge technology

Flexible working around core hours

Hybrid working available (Dependent on individual role requirements)

25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday per year

Life insurance and long-term sick pay

Private healthcare (taxable benefit)

Relocation allowance

Visa sponsorship for employees

Regular social events.

University degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or other relevant engineering discipline. Minimum 3+ years of industry experience in satellite ground systems (for example mission control system, mission planning system) engineering. Overall knowledge of the main components of a ground segment and how they interact between them. Essential team player as well as proactive. Excellent communication skills (required to interface with different cultures/nationalities) Good reporting skills (for documentation, keeping track of changes, etc) Overall understanding/knowledge of space mission design/development and standard milestones. Knowledge of Requirements Engineering. Experience with integration, verification and validation of ground segment Fluency in spoken and written English.