Flint UK Technology Services
14/04/2026
Contractor
Earth Ground Segment Consultant (Senior) Role: Earth Ground Segment Consultant Type: Senior Consultant/Advisor Overview We are seeking a senior Earth Ground Segment consultant with extensive experience in ground segment architecture, operations and space mission infrastructure , with a skill profile similar to senior experts working across ESA/commercial space programmes . The consultant will provide strategic and technical expertise across ground segment systems , including design, operations, integration and modernization. Key Responsibilities Provide expert advisory support on Earth ground segment architecture . Support design and optimisation of mission ground infrastructure . Define ground segment operational concepts and service models . Contribute to ground system architecture reviews and programme planning . Support development of network operations concepts and service provisioning . Advise on integration of ground stations, network infrastructure and mission control systems . Support procurement strategies and supplier technical evaluation . Contribute to ground segment modernization and interoperability initiatives . Required Skills & Experience Extensive experience in Earth observation or space mission ground segments . Expertise across ground station networks, mission control systems and data processing chains . Experience with ESA/NASA-style ground segment architectures . Knowledge of space communications infrastructure and network operations . Experience with ground segment service delivery models and operations . Strong experience supporting multi-stakeholder space programmes . Desirable Experience with multi-mission ground systems . Experience with commercial ground station networks . Familiarity with cloud-based ground segment architectures and data platforms . Experience advising agencies or large space programmes.