Space Operations Engineer

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain UK SC Security Clearance.

LOCATION: Corsham Wiltshire (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy)

TYPE: Full time

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary annual profit share contributory pension share options car leasing scheme free onsite parking season ticket loan tax-free technology scheme discounted shopping and much more

• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week flexible working around core hours hybrid working up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL option to buy/sell holiday. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10000 E-learning courses internal mobility including international opportunities

• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support) Employee Assistance Programme discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests cycle-to-work scheme

• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance enhanced pay for maternity paternity adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room Multi-faith room Employee Representative Groups (Gender LGBTQ International Generational Disability Social & Cultural Diversity Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So whats your next change

We are looking for a Satellite Operation Engineer to join Airbus Defence & Space in Corsham Wiltshire. You will join our Secure Communication business line and report to the Spacecraft Operations Team Lead.

As one of the worlds leading providers of managed secure communications we are responsible for our customers time- and mission-critical short everything we do up there in space is to enable them to accomplish their goals down here on Earth.

We are world leaders in providing global fixed and mobile secure communication services to governments militaries and security forces. Indeed as the worlds number one private-sector military secure communications provider we deliver the flexibility resiliency and security required by demanding governments and militaries. We do this for all communications applications whether theyre land airborne or naval.

You will join a dynamic and energetic Spacecraft Operations team responsible for ensuring that the Companys in-orbit spacecraft platform activities are conducted safely to maximise the useful life of the spacecraft.

Your role will include involvement in company projects and representing Airbus as part of the customer monitoring team throughout the assembly integration and test phase of any new spacecraft.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Make sure that all operational products are ready for the programe and the transition to On-Station

• Assess and analyse the health of the fleet

• Advise the Spacecraft Management Authority as program spacecraft specialist

• Understand and monitor spacecraft subsystems (platform and payload) through monthly and yearly analysis

• Provide technical support to spacecraft on-station operations.

• Write validate and technically review program Operating Procedures and associated documentation

ABOUT YOU

• Spacecraft operation experience

• An understanding of satellite design and AIT phase

• Have a flair for trouble spotting and be able to take and hold sound decisions even in the face of adverse reactions.

• Good written and verbal communications skills and ability to report succinctly on all aspects.

Not a 100% match No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and well always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To opt in just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

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