At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead satellite operations and ensure successful mission delivery from launch to routine operations.
- Company: Join a pioneering space team in Glasgow with hybrid work flexibility.
- Benefits: Visa sponsorship available, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for hands-on experience and career advancement.
- Why this job: Work directly with live spacecraft and make a real impact in Earth Observation missions.
- Qualifications: Experience in satellite operations, strong troubleshooting skills, and knowledge of Python is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Spacecraft Operations Engineer
Glasgow (Onsite with Hybrid Flexibility) | Visa Sponsorship available for experienced candidates
- Are you an experienced
- Satellite Operations Engineer with a background in
Earth Observation missions ?
We're looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to join a growing space team supporting the operation, commissioning and delivery of satellite missions.
This is an opportunity to work directly with live spacecraft , from launch and commissioning through to routine mission operations, with responsibility for spacecraft monitoring, in-orbit testing, anomaly resolution and mission performance.
What you'll be doing
- Lead satellite commissioning from launch through to nominal operations.
- Plan and execute in-orbit testing and validation activities.
- Command, monitor and maintain the health of live satellite missions .
- Support
Earth Observation mission operations , planning and service delivery.
- Investigate and resolve in-orbit anomalies , identifying trends and preventative actions.
- Develop and maintain operational procedures, technical documentation and reports .
- Support ground testing, operations rehearsals and mission readiness activities.
- Work with ground segment and engineering teams to improve automation and operational efficiency .
- Monitor mission KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement.
What we're looking for
- Proven experience in satellite/spacecraft operations or mission operations .
- Strong preference for candidates with
Earth Observation experience .
- Hands‑on experience with satellite commissioning, in-orbit testing, spacecraft monitoring or anomaly resolution .
- Understanding of g round segment systems, mission planning and satellite telemetry/telecommand.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Experience with
Python, scripting or operational automation is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of flight dynamics, constellation management or RF/DSP would be advantageous.
- Excellent technical documentation and stakeholder communication skills.
- Comfortable supporting out‑of‑hours and on‑call mission operations when required.
- If you have hands‑on experience operating
Earth Observation satellites and want to play a key role in the successful delivery of missions from commissioning through to ongoing operations, we'd love to hear from you.
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