Astroscale Holdings Inc.

This is a unique opportunity to join our dynamic and rapidly growing company, and where you make a positive contribution to the growing problem of orbital debris that endangers humankind's continued use of space as an asset. From a technical perspective, when applicable, this role will focus on leading the Ground Segment Software development, supporting with the design of the high-level architecture, reviewing requirements, improving existing software, ensuring documentation is complete and requirements are being met. In addition, as the team leader, you will be supporting and guiding the team from both a technical and people management perspective. Responsibilities Design, develop, validate and maintain Ground Segment Software (SW) subsystems needed for operating Astroscale missions. Generate and update the SW related documentation. Participate in the design of the systems including: Requirements capture, definition, tailoring, analysis and conversion to use cases and stories. Development support and solution testing. Definition of Software Engineering approaches to apply in the developments Participate and or support the Ground Segment verification, validation and integration. Support in the Mission System Test and or Simulation campaigns. Support the Operations team to resolve technical issues and providing advice on best practice. Manage the work package and maintain the schedule Manage a team of software engineers and conduct 1-2-1 performance reviews, and other employee lifecycle activities Essential Skills University degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or other relevant engineering discipline. Minimum 5+ years of industry experience in software development and software engineering, across the full lifecycle (requirement, design, development, integration & testing, deployment, maintenance) Minimum 5+ years of industry experience in the design and development of satellite user or ground segment products and technologies, including understanding of the main components of a ground segment and the interactions between them Knowledge of Java and or Python programming languages. Basic Linux system administration, shell scripts, make, etc. Development on Linux systems. Experience with Mission Control Systems, preferably based on SCOS-2000. Prior team leadership experience Knowledge in project life cycle and acceptance procedures. Knowledge of ECSS standards. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, cloud technologies. Desirable skills Operations experience and ability to interact with spacecraft operations engineers. Experience or knowledge of Scrum as part of development team or as Product Owner. Familiarity with commonly used protocols and standards for spacecraft communications, such as CCSDS, CAN, Spacewire. Benefits Competitive base salary Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment Optional 9/75 working pattern Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements) 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday Life insurance and long-term sick pay Private healthcare (taxable benefit) Relocation allowance considered State of the art office and cleanroom facility Regular social events Location Astroscale UK (Harwell). At Astroscale we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture. Our essential criteria are based solely on the requirements necessary to perform the role. If any criteria could present a barrier, we are open to discussing reasonable adjustments and are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. Astrsocale is also open to supporting job share arrangements, to further our flexible working offering.

Astroscale Holdings Inc. is looking for a Ground Segment Software Lead to contribute to solutions addressing orbital debris. Your role will involve design, development, and management of software for Astroscale missions while leading a talented team. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in software development, particularly in satellite ground segment technologies. The position offers flexible working patterns and a supportive environment.

Astroscale UK is seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer to contribute to the development of flight dynamics products for space control. You will work with a skilled team to design, implement and validate software that integrates with our in-house flight dynamics suite. The role involves producing algorithms, participating in SCRUM, supporting bids, and providing guidance to customers on best practices. A Master's degree and 5+ years in space/defence are expected, with UK SC clearance or eligibility.

Astroscale UK is seeking a talented Flight Dynamics Engineer to play a key role in the development and evolution of flight dynamics products focused on space control. Working alongside existing flight dynamics team members, the commercial defence team and Chief Engineer to ensure that products and services are developed to address customer needs. The core of the product is the software which will integrate directly with our in-house flight dynamics suite. The projects will also involve providing thought leadership, training and advice to customers. The product will continue to evolve, in line with the developing needs of our customers. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, influencing product direction, and contributing to cutting-edge space domain awareness and control programmes within an Agile development environment. Responsibilities Design, develop, validate and maintain new software elements of the Flight Dynamics systems for operating missions for defence customers. Support business development and bid activities associated with space control Develop and specify the required flight dynamics algorithms for the space control software Review all flight dynamics design and procedure related documentation. Requirements capture, definition, tailoring, analysis and conversion to use cases and stories. Down selection of features to be included in ongoing versions of the product When the mission includes the space control product: Participate and or support the wider Ground Segment verification, validation and integration. Support on the Mission System Test and or Simulation campaigns. Support the Operations team to resolve technical issues and providing advice on best practice. Interface with the external suppliers' teams acting as a Product Owner or Technical Officer and provide support to the development team during the ground segment development phase Follow the Agile (SCRUM) methodology to ensure implementation of the requirements and maintain the schedule Produce and maintain product documentation to good standard including requirements, verification and validation plan, test procedures, test reports, etc. Essential Skills Master's degree in Astronautics, or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years of commercial Space, or defence, flight dynamics experience Current holder, or eligible to obtain, UK SC level clearance or higher. Excellent knowledge of orbital mechanics Excellent knowledge of flight dynamics systems Experience in using simulation software MATLAB or similar Experience in using Python software Experience with Mission Analysis Experience with requirements definition Fluent in spoken and written English language Operations experience and ability to interact with spacecraft operations engineers. Knowledge in project life cycle and acceptance procedures. Software product development experience, (requirement, design, development, integration & testing, deployment, maintenance) Desirable skills Knowledge of ECSS standards. 5+ years of industry experience in software development and software engineering. Knowledge of Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Flight Dynamic Systems Knowledge of Windows and Office Basic knowledge of Linux Benefits Competitive base salary Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment Optional 9/75 working pattern Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements) 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday Life insurance and long-term sick pay Private healthcare (taxable benefit) Relocation allowance considered State of the art office and cleanroom facility Regular social events Location Astroscale UK (Harwell). About Astroscale Astroscale is the global leader in on-orbit servicing, dedicated to the secure and sustainable development of space. The company delivers a variety of innovative and scalable on-orbit servicing solutions, including life extension, refurbishment, upgrades, in-situ space situational awareness, end-of-life, and active debris removal. Since its first successful launch in March 2021, Astroscale has proven rendezvous and proximity operations technologies in orbit during the ELSA-d and ADRAS-J missions. Astroscale spacecraft have been selected for pioneering missions with JAXA, the U.S. Space Force, the European Space Agency, the UK Space Agency, and Eutelsat. As more satellite operators adopt on-orbit servicing to routinely inspect, relocate, remove, and extend the life of spacecraft, the potential of a circular space economy - and a future of no waste in space - is being unlocked. Headquartered in Japan, Astroscale has a global presence with subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, and Israel. Find out more about Astroscale at . At Astroscale UK we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture. Our essential criteria are based solely on the requirements necessary to perform the role. If any criteria could present a barrier, we are open to discussing reasonable adjustments and are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. Astroscale UK is also open to supporting job share arrangements, to further our flexible working offering.

This role will allow the right candidate to shape technical solutions for our missions, develop operations concepts, tools, and prepare the team for mission execution. The candidate will interact extensively with the design and development engineers across functions and support tests conducted in the AIV and operational environments. The role requires a proactive person who is keen to learn and grow and is happy to get stuck in with all aspects of the Spacecraft Operations team. Responsibilities Act as an Operations Technical Lead for the mission under development. Develop Mission Operations Concept for a standalone mission or a satellite fleet. Support the Preparation Team Lead in Operations Development Plan and ensure follow through from Preliminary Design until end of mission. Develop Operability requirement and user stories with close coordination with the Flight Operations team and mission segments. Contribute to mission interface definitions (e.g. ICDs, data-budget, flight software application) Contribute to the Subsystem/Unit and Project Reviews. Act as product owner to the Operations User manual/handbook. Support the Operations Procedure development for the Mission OPS team. Support the satellite simulator development and mission database management. Develop test specification, plan and procedure to conduct System Validation Test. Support the preparation and participate in Mission Simulation Test or similar system tests. Identify and specify tools to support the mission execution (e.g. database tool, trending tool, dashboards, context management etc.). Act as a System-Operations teams interface during mission execution (LEOP, Commissioning, Routine, Disposal). Support to anomaly resolution of in-flight satellites may be expected, as part of a 24/7 on-call team (TBC). Essential Skills Engineering, physics or an equivalent degree. Several years of demonstrable satellite industry experience in real time operations, spacecraft operations preparation through the complete life cycle. A candidate with a primarily system engineering background may also be considered. Knowledge of space standards (ECSS, CCSDS, ISO). Knowledge of mission control systems, SCOS-2000 or similar. Knowledge and hands on experience with system engineering processes. Experience developing and validating flight procedures. Experience of system testing and AIT processes. Software coding experience with Scripting languages, e.g. Python, tcl. Self-managed and proactive working style. Desirable skills Familiarity with Operations Preparation tools such as MOIS or script-based tools. Familiarity with routine and critical real time satellite operations. Familiarity with configuration management. Benefits Competitive base salary Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment Optional 9/75 working pattern Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements) 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday Life insurance and long-term sick pay Private healthcare (taxable benefit) Relocation allowance considered Visa sponsorship for employees considered State of the art office and cleanroom facility Regular social events Location Astroscale UK (Harwell). About Astroscale Astroscale is the global leader in on-orbit servicing, dedicated to the secure and sustainable development of space. The company delivers a variety of innovative and scalable on-orbit servicing solutions, including life extension, refurbishment, upgrades, in-situ space situational awareness, end-of-life, and active debris removal. Since its first successful launch in March 2021, Astroscale has proven rendezvous and proximity operations technologies in orbit during the ELSA-d and ADRAS-J missions. Astroscale spacecraft have been selected for pioneering missions with JAXA, the U.S. Space Force, the European Space Agency, the UK Space Agency, and Eutelsat. As more satellite operators adopt on-orbit servicing to routinely inspect, relocate, remove, and extend the life of spacecraft, the potential of a circular space economy - and a future of no waste in space - is being unlocked. Headquartered in Japan, Astroscale has a global presence with subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, and Israel. Find out more about Astroscale at . At Astroscale UK we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture. Our essential criteria are based solely on the requirements necessary to perform the role. If any criteria could present a barrier, we are open to discussing reasonable adjustments and are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. Astroscale UK is also open to supporting job share arrangements, to further our flexible working offering.