An innovative organisation operating at the forefront of the space sector is seeking a Ground Segment Systems Team Lead to provide technical leadership across the development, integration and operation of critical ground segment systems.
This is a senior position offering significant autonomy, combining technical leadership, systems engineering and people management. You will work across the full ground segment lifecycle, from conceptual design and requirements through to integration, testing, deployment and operational support.
You will act as a key technical interface between systems engineering, ground segment software and mission operations teams, ensuring ground systems are robust, integrated and capable of supporting complex space missions.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
- Owning ground segment system architecture, requirements and technical baselines across multiple subsystems.
- Leading requirements capture, derivation, allocation, traceability and compliance.
- Defining and leading integration, verification and validation activities, including end-to-end testing.
- Ensuring consistency across interfaces, data flows, configuration and software releases.
- Providing technical leadership through design reviews, technical governance and subsystem acceptance.
- Supporting the development of ground systems and software, including mission control, mission planning and ground station interfaces.
- Defining engineering and development approaches and supporting solution testing and delivery.
- Acting as the technical interface with suppliers and key internal stakeholders.
- Supporting mission operations through troubleshooting, maintenance, training and resolution of technical issues.
- Producing technical documentation and supporting planning, risk management and technical reporting.
Team Leadership
You will lead a small team of approximately 46 ground systems engineers, with responsibility for:
- Technical task planning, prioritisation and allocation.
- Reviewing and overseeing the team's technical output.
- Mentoring and developing engineers.
- Identifying skills and resource requirements.
- Supporting recruitment, interviews and onboarding.
- Conducting appraisals and probation reviews.
- Supporting technical engineering activities where required.
About You
You should have:
- A degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5+ years' industry experience in the design and development of satellite ground segment or user terminal systems.
- Experience with C/C++, Java and/or Python.
- A strong understanding of ground segment architectures and how different components interact.
- Experience leading or managing a small technical engineering team.
- Experience working alongside spacecraft or mission operations teams.
- Understanding of project lifecycles and system acceptance processes.
- Knowledge of ECSS standards.
- Proven software development experience across requirements, design, development, integration, testing, deployment and maintenance.
Desirable Experience
- 2+ years' experience managing systems engineers.
- 8+ years' experience within satellite ground systems or user terminal technologies.
- Experience working within Scrum/Agile development environments.
- Experience with Mission Control Systems, particularly SCOS-2000.
- Knowledge of spacecraft communications protocols and standards such as CCSDS, CAN or SpaceWire.
- Experience working across the full mission lifecycle.
What\'s on Offer
- Hybrid working and flexible hours.
- Optional compressed working pattern.
- 25 days' holiday, increasing to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays.
- Private healthcare.
- Life insurance and long-term sick pay.
- Visa sponsorship considered.
- Relocation assistance.
- Modern engineering and technical facilities.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Regular team and social events.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Ground Segment or Systems Engineer to take a significant technical leadership position, combining hands-on engineering with team management and playing a key role in the delivery and operation of complex space systems.
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Senior Full Stack Developer – Digital Solutions – Zurich / Hybrid
(Tech stack: C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, REST APIs, Microsoft SQL Server, Entity Framework, Visual Studio, Web Development, Windows Server, Agile)
Are you a Senior Full Stack Developer looking to work on meaningful technology that has a direct impact on its users? Do you enjoy working across both backend and frontend development while having the freedom to shape technical solutions from concept through to delivery? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation developing modern digital applications used every day by a diverse user community.
Our client is looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to join an experienced development team responsible for the design, development and continued enhancement of internal software solutions. You will work across the full development lifecycle, developing modern web applications and RESTful services using C#, ASP.NET Core and .NET Core, alongside frontend development with Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML and CSS.
A key part of the role will involve developing scalable solutions using Microsoft SQL Server and Entity Framework, working with complex data models and large datasets while identifying opportunities for performance optimisation. You will also contribute to technical specifications and interface documentation, develop and execute test cases, and ensure solutions are well documented and maintainable. Experience with Windows Server environments, including application and database servers and virtualised environments, would be advantageous.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong and analytical developer who enjoys solving complex problems and taking ownership of their work. You'll have significant scope to contribute ideas, prioritise effectively and work collaboratively with an experienced team to develop sustainable, practical solutions.
Location: Zurich, Switzerland / Hybrid working
Salary: CHF 90,000 – CHF 130,000 + Benefits
Working Pattern: 80–100%
Language: Fluent German, both written and spoken (C1 and above), is essential.
Applicants must have the right to work in Switzerland as the role does not provide sponsorship.
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We are seeking a talented and motivated Flight Dynamics Engineer to join a growing engineering team developing advanced flight dynamics capabilities for defence and space applications. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the design and evolution of sophisticated software products supporting space domain awareness, mission analysis, and space operations.
Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will help develop innovative flight dynamics solutions, influence product direction, and collaborate with technical specialists to deliver high-quality software and services that meet evolving customer requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working closely with customers, and contributing to advanced space programmes within an Agile software development environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, validate and maintain flight dynamics software for defence and space applications.
- Support business development activities by providing technical expertise during bids and customer engagements.
- Develop and specify flight dynamics algorithms to support operational software capabilities.
- Review flight dynamics designs, procedures and technical documentation.
- Capture, analyse and refine customer and system requirements, translating them into user stories and technical specifications.
- Help prioritise and define features for future software releases.
- Support system verification, validation, integration and simulation activities.
- Provide technical support to operations teams, troubleshooting issues and recommending best practice.
- Act as the technical interface with external suppliers and development partners where required.
- Work within an Agile (Scrum) environment to deliver software to agreed schedules.
- Produce and maintain high-quality engineering documentation, including requirements, verification plans, test procedures and technical reports.
Essential Experience
- Master's degree in Astronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- At least five years' commercial experience in flight dynamics within the space or defence sectors.
- Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) or higher.
- Strong understanding of orbital mechanics and spacecraft flight dynamics.
- Experience with mission analysis and trajectory design.
- Experience using MATLAB or equivalent simulation tools.
- Strong Python programming skills.
- Experience defining and managing technical requirements.
- Understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, integration, testing and maintenance.
- Experience working alongside spacecraft operations or mission operations teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of ECSS standards.
- Commercial software engineering experience.
- Experience with commercial flight dynamics software tools.
- Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
What\'s on Offer
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements including 9/75 work pattern.
- Opportunity to work on challenging space and defence programmes using advanced technologies.
- Collaborative, supportive engineering environment.
- Career development and training opportunities.
- Private healthcare.
- Life assurance and long-term sickness cover.
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus public holidays.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Modern office facilities and regular team social events.
If you're passionate about orbital mechanics, spacecraft operations and developing software that supports the future of space and defence, we'd like to hear from you.
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