Spacecraft Systems Engineer

An exciting opportunity to join a tight knit team providing Spacecraft Operations support to BAE’s existing and future in- orbit assets.

The position offers a chance to take a critical role in the full life of a satellite mission, from on the ground testing, LEOP, commissioning, nominal operations, servicing customer requests, to end-of-life support.

The role requires hands- on involvement in spacecraft operations, with on-orbit assets, deep problem solving skills and working in a fast-paced environment.

The role is varied and challenging, combining responsibilities across system engineering, spacecraft operations, mission management and planning.

• Strong understanding of satellite subsystems (AOCS/GNC or OBDH advantageous);
• Experience of ground systems;
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics and flight dynamics, with experience in formation flying and /or close proximity satellite operations;
• Demonstrated solid systems engineering knowledge (ideally applied to systems involved in space missions);

• Knowledge of Linux operating systems;

• Hands-on/practical experience with mission control systems, operations tools and simulators;
• Flexible and must be able to work out of hours supporting the on-call rota;
• Experience with Python, GIT and Rest API;
• Experience with Service Management tooling (desirable).

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space - there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you., Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day.

By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we’re working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.