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Spacecraft Engineer
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Spacecraft Operator Engineer
Contract: 6 Months - 37 hours
Based: Alton
Hourly Rate: £55.00 PAYE or £74.26 Umbrella Inside IR35
Full time onsite
Overview
BAE Systems are seeking an experienced Spacecraft Operations Engineer to join a specialist team supporting current and future satellite missions. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role across the full mission lifecycle, from concept and ground testing through launch, commissioning, routine operations, and end-of-life activities.
You must be eligible for SC clearance
The Job
- Assess existing spacecraft operations processes and identify opportunities for improvement
- Communicate operational constraints, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders
- Lead enhancements to operational procedures, mission planning, and commissioning activities
- Support live spacecraft operations, including anomaly investigation and resolution
- Drive best practice across planning, scheduling, and cross-functional coordination
- Optimise operational tools, workflows, and service delivery processes
- Provide coaching and knowledge transfer to strengthen long-term team capability
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Key Skills
- Proven experience in spacecraft or satellite operations within the space industry
- Strong understanding of satellite subsystems (AOCS/GNC and/or OBDH experience advantageous)
- Experience with mission control systems, planning tools, operational software, and simulators
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to perform effectively under pressure
- Experience of formation flying and/or proximity operations missions
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Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.
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