Airbus
Defence & Space
SpaceOperationsEngineer
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“Space Operations Engineer at Airbus. Skills: Spacecraft operations, Satellite design, Technical support. Ensure operational products ready for SK6A LEOP. Assess and analyse SKYNET fleet health”
What You'll Achieve.
Maximise useful life of the spacecraft
Industry & Context.
Trouble spotting; Take and hold sound decisions
Must have or be able to obtain UK SC Security Clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Spacecraft operation experience, An understanding of satellite design and AIT phase, Flair for trouble spotting, Able to take and hold sound decisions, Good written and verbal communications skills, Ability to report succinctly on all aspects
What You'll Do.
Ensure operational products ready for SK6A LEOP
Assess and analyse SKYNET fleet health
Advise Spacecraft Management Authority
Monitor spacecraft subsystems
Provide technical support to spacecraft operations
and review SKYNET Operating Procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Represent Airbus as part of customer monitoring team
Communication Scope
Good written and verbal communications skills; Ability to report succinctly
Full Job Description
****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 ****WHAT 'S 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_](https://www.airbus.com/en/sustainability/corporate-citizenship/education) and unlimited access to 10,000+ 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_](https://www.airbus.com/en/innovation/zero-emission/hydrogen/zeroe)) to[ _cleaning up space_](https://www.airbus.com/en/products-services/space/in-space-infrastructure/removedebri
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