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Senior Systems Engineer
£90,000 - 90,000
Holt Executive Ltd
Ashbourne Grove 2, South East London
£90,000 - 90,000
Requirements
Must:
- Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a relevant engineering discipline.
- Minimum 5 years experience in satellite ground systems engineering.
- Strong understanding of the ground segment architecture and its core components (mission control, mission planning, and communications systems).
- Solid grasp of requirements engineering, system integration, and verification and validation.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills, comfortable collaborating with international teams.
- Fluent in English, written and spoken.
- Experience with Mission Control Systems (preferably SCOS-2000-based) (desirable).
- Knowledge of automation and mission planning systems (desirable).
- Familiarity with ground stations and antenna communications (desirable).
- Understanding of satellite operations and product lifecycle management (desirable).
- Experience with ECSS and CCSDS standards (desirable).
- Programming experience in C++ or Java (desirable).
- Linux system administration and scripting skills (shell, make, etc.) (desirable).
- Experience working in Agile/SCRUM environments (desirable).
Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to the development of ground systems including Mission Control, Mission Planning, and Ground Station Interface Systems.
- Define ground segment requirements and oversee delivery of specific components.
- Act as technical lead or product owner, interfacing with both internal teams and external suppliers.
- Follow Agile (SCRUM) methodologies to deliver on requirements, schedule, and quality.
- Develop and maintain project documentation including requirements, V&V plans, test procedures, and reports.
- Support verification and validation, system integration, and simulation campaigns.
- Provide technical support and training to operations teams using ground systems.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance operational ground segment components.
Description
We are a leading space engineering team developing infrastructure and software for mission-critical spacecraft operations. This high-impact role offers significant autonomy and the chance to shape technology that supports safe and efficient mission control. We provide opportunities for visa sponsorship and relocation support. Our team values diversity and creativity, and we offer flexible and hybrid working options, a generous leave policy, private healthcare, and a supportive workplace filled with regular team events. If you’re passionate about advancing space technologies, we want to hear from you.
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