About the job

Astroscale is hiring a Ground Segment Systems Engineer to support the full ground segment lifecycle—from conceptual design to maintenance—for advanced space missions. The role includes developing mission control systems, mission planning systems, and ground station interfaces, deriving technical requirements, working closely with suppliers and internal teams, producing documentation, leading Agile-based development processes, and performing end-to-end verification and validation. Candidates should have 3+ years of ground systems engineering experience, a background in computer science or telecommunications, strong understanding of space mission design, requirements engineering, and excellent communication skills. Desirable experience includes SCOS-2000, automation systems, mission planning, ground station communications, Linux, C++/Java, and Scrum. Astroscale offers a competitive salary, hybrid work, relocation support, and visa sponsorship, contributing to cutting-edge global on-orbit servicing and space sustainability missions.