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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Ground Segment Systems Team Lead - **Company:** Astroscale Holdings Inc. - **Location:** East Hagbourne, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, E2e Testing, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Data Streaming, Integration Tests, Information Technology - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2856357879-ground-segment-systems-team-lead ## About the Role * University degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or other relevant engineering discipline. * 5+ years of industry experience in the design and development of satellite user or ground segment products and technologies. * Knowledge of C/C++, Java and or Python programming languages. * Knowledge of the main components of a ground segment and how they interact between them. * Team leadership - ability to lead small team of ground systems engineers. * Operations experience and ability to interact with spacecraft operations engineers. * Knowledge of project life cycle and acceptance procedures * Knowledge of ECSS standards. * Experience designing and developing software. * Software product development experience: requirement, design, development, integration & testing, deployment, maintenance, * 2+ years of experience managing a team of systems engineers * 8+ years of industry experience in the design and development of satellite user or ground segment products and technologies. * Experience or knowledge of Scrum as being part of development team or Product Owner. * Experience with Mission Control Systems, preferably based on SCOS-2000. * Familiarity with commonly used protocols and standards for spacecraft communications, such as CCSDS, CAN, Spacewire. * Fluency in spoken and written English. ## Description Main Technical Responsibilities * Own the Ground Segment system architecture, requirements and technical baseline across all subsystems. * Lead requirements capture, derivation, allocation, traceability and compliance management. * Define and lead Ground Segment integration, verification and validation activities, including subsystem, system, simulation and end-to-end testing. * Ensure coherence of interfaces, data flows, configuration and releases across Ground Segment components. * Provide technical leadership through design reviews, technical governance and acceptance of subsystem deliveries. * Support the development of Ground Segment systems and software, including mission control, mission planning and ground station interfaces. * Define appropriate engineering and development approaches, and support implementation, solution testing and delivery. * Act as the technical interface to suppliers and key internal stakeholders across engineering and operations. * Support mission operations through troubleshooting, maintenance, training and resolution of technical issues. * Produce and maintain engineering documentation and contribute to bids, planning, risk management and technical reporting. Team Lead Responsibilities * Line management of 4-6 team members. This includes helping resolve blockers to their work, prioritising their work, conducting appraisals and conducting probation reviews. * Planning the technical work for the team members. Assigning tasks appropriately and effectively taking team member skillsets and abilities into account * Overall accountability for the team's technical output. * Identify skillset and headcount/labour shortfalls in context of current and upcoming team workload * Work with the group manager to create a plan together to address resource shortfalls (including permanent hiring, temporary hiring and/or outsourcing solutions) * Support recruitment by reviewing CVs and conducting interviews for positions in your team * Create a plan to address the development needs of the existing team members * When time allows, supporting the team by assisting with technical engineering work. 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