Spacecraft Control Specialist
// Role Summary
Control military satellite communication systems and spacecraft operations in a 24/7/365 environment as a Spacecraft Control Specialist in Chippenham. This role involves theoretical and practical training, simulator exercises, and contributing to critical national security operations.
// Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and control geosynchronous spacecraft and ground segments for Military Satellite Communication systems.
- Execute accurate commands for spacecraft, ensuring safe and timely operational procedures.
- Contribute to a 24/7/365 mission, including 12-hour shifts with spacecraft operations and manoeuvres.
- Maintain and update spacecraft controller competency levels and undergo regular assessments.
- Supervise and mentor new staff during spacecraft operations and ground segment reconfigurations.
- Requires Security Check (SC) clearance for a UK national.
// Role Specification
Spacecraft Control Specialist
At Babcock, we're dedicated to creating a safe and secure world. As a Spacecraft Control Specialist at our Corsham, Wiltshire site, you'll play a vital role in this mission.
The Role
This is an extraordinary role offering theoretical training on spacecraft sub-systems and orbital theory, followed by practical simulator exercises. All training is delivered on-site by specialist Babcock space trainers in Corsham, encompassing on-the-job and simulation training. Assessment is conducted via a formal Board, testing all aspects of Military Satellite Communication (MIL SAT COM) systems and control.
Day-to-day, you will test all aspects of MIL SAT COM systems and control. You will also contribute to a 24/7/365 mission, delivering spacecraft operations and manoeuvres during a 12-hour shift pattern.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitoring and control of the Military Satellite Communication systems constellation of geosynchronous spacecraft, including the associated ground segment.
- Accurate commanding of all spacecraft, ensuring safe and timely execution of authorised operational procedures.
- Monitoring, reviewing, and updating spacecraft Controller competency levels as recorded in the Currency Matrix.
- Regular completion of competency assessments to maintain Suitably Qualified Experienced Person status.
- Supervision and mentoring of newly trained staff during spacecraft operations, ground segment reconfigurations, and AUTO commanding procedures.
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.
This role is full-time, averaging 39 hours per week, and is based on-site with a 12-hour shift pattern: 2 days and 2 nights, followed by 4 days off (07:00 – 19:00 for day shifts) at Corsham, Wiltshire.
Essential Experience:
- Experience of supporting change and seeking ways to increase service delivery.
- Ability to interact with others confidently and professionally.
- Ability to remain calm in uncertain or challenging situations and behave acceptably.
- Effective collaboration with individuals of diverse backgrounds and styles.
Qualifications:
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Degree preferred, or Level 3 equivalent experience in a STEM field. A passion for Space is welcomed.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance.
What We Offer:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations
- Employee share scheme
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of Professional Fees
- Special paid leave for reservists in the armed forces
- Holiday Trading scheme
- ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering
- Excellent development opportunities and benefits, including an employee assistance programme.
Babcock is a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 employees. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, and we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.