Senior Mission Operations Engineer

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Mission Operations Engineer to join a growing and dynamic space engineering team in Harwell, supporting current and future orbital missions.

For this role we can consider visa sponsorship and relocation support.

• Act as an operations technical lead across multiple missions and projects.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced operations engineers.
• Perform real-time spacecraft operations during routine and critical mission phases.
• Develop and maintain mission operations procedures, validation tests, and tools.
• Contribute to planning, scheduling, and coordination with spacecraft engineering, flight dynamics, and ground systems teams.
• Prepare mission documentation, including user manuals and operations plans.
• Support development of mission operations concepts and operability requirements.
• Lead anomaly investigations, performance monitoring, and trend analysis.
• Participate in 24/7 operations shifts during key mission events as required.

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of satellite industry experience, ideally in real-time spacecraft operations for LEO missions.
• Strong understanding of satellite subsystems (AOCS/GNC or OBDH advantageous).
• Hands-on experience with mission control systems, operations tools, and simulators.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and manage anomalies calmly and effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to develop and deliver innovative operations concepts for multi-satellite missions.
• Confident communicator, fluent in English (CEFR Level B2 / TOEIC 700+).

• Experience with SCOS-2000 mission control systems.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles for operations.
• Familiarity with formation flying or close-proximity satellite operations.
• Understanding of flight dynamics, orbital mechanics, and ECSS operations standards.

• Flexible and hybrid working environment.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge space missions and technologies.
• Relocation and visa sponsorship support where applicable.
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
• Private healthcare, life insurance, and long-term sick pay.
• Modern facilities including new office and cleanroom.
• Friendly, collaborative, and international team culture.

If you’re passionate about space operations, thrive in dynamic mission environments, and want to play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable space missions, we’d love to hear from you.