Senior Ground Systems Engineer
Apply- Job Location: Oxford, England
- Type: Permanent
- Posted: 18/01/2024
Job Title: Senior Ground Systems Engineer
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Harwell, Oxford
Hybrid? Yes
Salary: Circa £70,000 (dependent on experience)
Capital International Staffing have partnered with a leading space company located at the heart of the British space industry, Harwell Campus in Oxford. We are in search of a seasoned Senior Ground Systems Engineer to spearhead our clients ground segment team.
In this role, you will enjoy a significant level of autonomy, taking the lead in mentoring team members and providing your technical expertise. Your impact will span the entire ground segment development process, from conceptual design to maintenance, showcasing a holistic and hands-on approach. As a key player, you will also contribute to the development, management, and optimisation of the critical infrastructure and software on the ground, essential for the safe and successful operation of missions.
If you are seeking a pivotal role with substantial responsibility and are eager to be deeply involved in all facets of the ground segment, including hands-on participation in operational activities, we invite you to apply today. Seize the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the heart of the British space industry.
The Role:
• Lead and actively participate in the development of ground systems, including Mission Control System, Mission Planning System, and Ground Stations Interface System.
• Derive comprehensive requirements for both the overall ground segment and specific components.
• Interface with external supplier teams, taking on roles such as Product Owner or Technical Officer, providing crucial support to the development team during the ground segment development phase.
• Embrace an Agile (SCRUM) methodology, ensuring the implementation of requirements is seamless and adheres to project schedules.
• Produce and maintain project documentation at the highest standard, including requirements, verification and validation plans, test procedures, and comprehensive test reports.
• Perform rigorous verification and validation of systems through collaboration with team members, including systems tests and simulation campaigns.
• Interface with the Mission Operations team, providing valuable support and training on ground systems.
• Execute maintenance of ground systems, acting as the key interface point between operations and developers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Maintain and troubleshoot ground segment components to support Satellite Operations, ensuring the continuous functionality of critical systems.
What You'll Bring (must haves)
• A university degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or other relevant engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 5+ years of industry experience in satellite ground systems engineering.
• A minimum of 5+ years of industry experience in the space sector.
• A good knowledge of the main components of a ground segment (for example, mission control system, mission planning system) and how they interact.
• You will be a proactive team player.
• You will have excellent communication skills (required to interface with different cultures/nationalities)
• Excellent reporting skills for documentation.
• Good understanding/knowledge of space mission design/development and standard milestones.
• Good knowledge of Requirements Engineering.
• Good knowledge of system integration, verification and validation.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
Desirable:
• Experience with Mission Control Systems, preferably based on SCOS-2000.
• Experience with Automation Systems and Mission Planning Systems.
• Experience with Ground Stations/Antenna communications.
• Knowledge of satellite operations
• Knowledge of Product life cycle
• Knowledge of ECSS and CCSDS
• Experience or knowledge of Scrum as being part of development team or Product Owner.
• Knowledge of C++ and/or Java programming languages.
• Basic Linux system administration, shell scripts, make, etc.
• Development on Linux systems.
What's On Offer?
• Flexible and Hybrid Work Environment: Flexibility around core hours and a hybrid work structure fostering a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, life insurance, long-term sick pay, private healthcare (taxable), relocation support, visa sponsorship.
• Collaborative Atmosphere: Engage in regular social events and be part of a supportive workplace valuing your professional growth.
Capital International Staffing Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.