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About this role:

We are looking for a proactive and dynamic engineer to join our spacecraft operations team. You will be responsible for commanding our spacecraft and planning their daily activities. Day to day, this involves: in-orbit testing of new spacecraft, tracking KPIs and optimising mission operations, working with our ground segment team to develop automated processes, investigating in-orbit anomalies, writing plans/procedures and participating in ground test campaigns. Some on-call and out-of-hours working is required. We are open to applicants with different levels of experience. The role suits someone with a spacecraft operations or systems engineering background.

Please note that in future, you may be required to complete a Basic Disclosure check (https://www.mygov.scot/apply-for-level-1-disclosure)

Key Responsibilities:

Mission Preparation and Commissioning:

• Lead the commissioning of our spacecrafts from launch to commencement of nominal operations.
• Plan, prepare and execute in-orbit tests.
• Participate in ground testing, operations rehearsals, and readiness reviews.
• Support the design of mission-specific ground segment systems for service and data delivery.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures and other documentation.

Routine Operations:

• Monitor and ensure continued operation and health of existing missions.
• Coordinate short and long term activity plans to meet mission and customer requirements.
• Investigate and resolve in-orbit anomalies identify trends and implement preventive measures.
• Take ownership of KPIs and the continual improvement of our services.
• Report both internally and to our customers.

Other:

• Develop documentation and processes according to regulations and licencing requirements.
• Provide support to other engineering teams as required.

Skills required:

• A relevant degree or equivalent in experience
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with a systems mindset.
• Proactive and driven to solve problems both independently and collaboratively.
• Adaptable and quick to learn new software and tools.
• Calm and effective under pressure; resilient in dynamic environments; able to prioritise workload.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, to ensure accurate work and record keeping.
• Customer-focused with a sound commercial awareness.
• Clear and confident communicator. Technical report and procedure writing to a high standard.
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with command line interfaces.
• Ability to work flexibly, including during off-hours or on-call shifts.
• Proficient in English, both verbally and written.

Skills desired:

• Knowledge of space mission analysis and spacecraft design
• Experience of scripting or automation tools (primarily Python)
• Experience of RF / DSP engineering applied to space communications
• Experience of testing or operating a spacecraft at system/mission level
• Experience with flight dynamics, constellation management or mission planning.
• Knowledge of GIS and/or Remote Sensing
• Previous experience working with small/medium sized companies

ABOUT AAC CLYDE SPACE

AAC Clyde Space, a leading New Space company, specialises in small satellite technologies and services that enable businesses, governments, and educational organisations to access high-quality, timely data from space. This data has a vast range of applications, from weather forecasting to precision farming to environmental monitoring, and is essential to improving our quality of life on Earth.

Our growing capabilities bring together three divisions:

• Space Data as a Service – delivering data from space directly to customers
• Space missions – turnkey solutions that empower customers to streamline their space missions
• Space products and components – a full range of off-the-shelf and tailor-made subsystems, components, and sensors

AAC Clyde Space aims to become a world leader in commercial small satellites and services from space, applying advances in its technology to tackle global challenges and improve our life on Earth.

Some of our clients include Horizon Technologies, Orbcomm, OHB Sweden, Intuitive Machines, Orbital Micro Systems, the United States Airforce Academy, UK Space Agency, European Space Agency and NASA.

AAC Clyde Space Group consists of the parent company AAC Clyde Space AB (publ) and subsidiaries in Sweden, the UK, the Netherlands, South Africa and the USA. Our main operations are in these five countries, with partner networks in Japan and South Korea.

AAC Clyde Space’s share is traded on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market.

Data Protection Policy

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Right to Work

AAC Clyde Space has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to live and work in the EU or the country in which they plan to work. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to AAC Clyde Space verifying that you are eligible to work in that country before you start work.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to create a positive recruitment and selection experience across every part of our business. The company is committed to handling applications to a consistently high standard and all candidates with dignity and respect. Those involved in the recruitment and selection process will act with integrity, objectivity and professionalism. We are committed to equal opportunities for all and to have diversity reflected within our global workforce. We believe its diversity and inclusion will allow for greater creativity and innovation to help AAC Clyde Space Group deliver the vision to help improve life on earth.

Openness to Flexible Working

We recognise work-life balance is important so we are open to discussions around flexible working, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. If you would like to know more, please ask the Hiring Manager during any recruitment process that you may be involved in.