Service Delivery Engineer
Langham Recruitment
guildford, england, United Kingdom
Service Delivery Engineer Guildford Onsite Competitive salary + strong package Are you an Operations or Systems Engineer with a Space background? Do you want to support on the cutting-edge development of Space and Satellite exploration? Then this might be the role for you! Your Mission We re looking for a Service Delivery Engineer to join our clients Satellite Service Delivery team, where you ll play a key role in ensuring the seamless operation of cutting-edge satellite missions. From Launch to End of Life, you ll provide technical leadership, systems engineering expertise, and problem-solving skills to keep our missions running smoothly. This is your chance to work on exciting space missions, ranging from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to interplanetary exploration, supporting a variety of applications including Earth Observation, Communications, Navigation, and Science/Technology Demonstration. What You ll Do: Lead technical investigations into anomalies and service outages for in-flight missions. Monitor spacecraft and ground segment health, identifying and addressing potential issues. Work with Spacecraft Operations Engineers and Project Managers to ensure smooth transitions from LEOP and Commissioning into operational service. Support service improvements and technical studies to enhance mission capabilities. Manage and coordinate routine and non-routine orbital maneuvers. Provide expert analysis, root cause investigations, and resolutions for system issues. Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the team. Participate in on-call support as part of a rotating schedule. What We re Looking For: 2+ years of experience in Spacecraft Operations or Systems Engineering. Strong understanding of space and ground segment subsystems. Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics (or equivalent experience). Hands-on experience with orbit analysis, constellation configurations, RF link analysis, and system budgets. Familiarity with STK, Python, and other analysis tools. Ability to work autonomously, think critically, and solve complex technical challenges. Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills. Willingness to support on-call work and occasional out-of-hours activities. What s in it for you? Highly competitive Salary. Flexible working policies. 32 days annual leave + BH. Annual Company Bonus Scheme. Up to 8% employer pension contribution. Life Assurance (6X salary). Private Health Care. Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave. Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes.