Spacecraft Opererations Engineer

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My incredibly exciting Space partner in Scotland is looking for a Spacecraft operations engineer. This will be an initial 3 month contract with a high chance of extension.

You will be working on ground-breaking technology within the thriving Space sector. Below is the Spec, please let me know if you, or anybody you might know is interested.

Responsibilities:

* Supporting several missions in the preparation and implementation of the relevant ground segment.

* Supporting the operational analyses of the mission.

* Support to the porting, development, integration and validation of the ground systems and facilities required for including all elements of the mission data systems.

* Provide operations support to the Spacecraft Operations Manager at systems & spacecraft level for mission management and mission planning

* Prepare and validate nominal and contingency procedures for flight and for spacecraft testing on ground

* Support the ground segment integration tests, training and simulations

* Participate in all flight operations following the wake-up

* Support in-flight operations, including nominal, critical, contingency and on-call support

* Support off-line evaluation of the spacecraft in-flight performance

* Support maintenance of on-board software for the assigned areas

Skills and Experience:

* Previous experience running full missions (kick off to launch and onwards)

* Understanding ECSS Standards

* Understanding of interplanetary mission operations

* Understanding of spacecraft avionics architecture (data handling and AOCS)

* Understanding of Flight Control Team tasks and responsibilities pre- and post-launch

* Understanding of ground systems and facilities required to support spacecraft operations including the area of mission planning

* Ability to work independently as well as good communication skills

If you are interested please apply with an updated CV.

Look forward to hearing from you.

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