Spacecraft Operation Engineer

Location: Corsham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, in the Chippenham area, with some hybrid working available subject to the hybrid working policy.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace and space systems, including spacecraft and mission operations capabilities.

What you will do

• Help design and deliver a fully functional spacecraft operations centre for a fleet of spacecraft.
• Plan and execute spacecraft operations, including telemetry analysis, anomaly investigation, diagnosis, and mitigation.
• Support the design of satellite ground stations, network architecture, and end-to-end satellite missions.
• Provide technical input to bid work and operational concepts in collaboration with the Project Lead.
• Assess risks across spacecraft design, build, and testing activities.
• Support ground and spacecraft operations and the ongoing development of the mission.

Requirements

• Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC/DV Security Clearance through the UK Intelligence Community process.
• BSc in Systems Engineering, Physics, or an equivalent qualification, or experience working in the space industry.
• Interest in spacecraft operations and spacecraft design.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in programming technical solutions using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent full-time employment with a 37-hour working week, flexible working around core hours, and Friday afternoons off.
• Hybrid working, up to two additional days per month as time off in lieu, and the option to buy or sell holiday.
• Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, and additional financial benefits.
• Personalised development plans, internal mobility opportunities, and access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses.
• Health, wellbeing, family-care, employee assistance, and inclusive workplace benefits.