Ground Segment Systems Engineer
Job Description Our client is the digital and intelligence arm of a major defence company. \n Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Alton || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Amersham || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Andover – CS || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Christchurch || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Client Site – Buckinghamshire || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Client Site – Greater Manchester || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Client Site – Midlands || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Client Site-Andover || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Coventry-CS || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Frimley || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Gloucester || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Great Baddow || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Guildford || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Leeds || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : London || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : London-CS || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Manchester || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Milton Keynes-CS || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : NR- London || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Preston || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : UK Home || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Warton \n Our client is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. \n Job Title: Ground Segment Systems Engineer \n Location: Alton, Hampshire (Hybrid – hybrid – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options available for this particular role) \n Grade: GG10-GG11 (mid to senior level) \n Who we are \n Join our client and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us. \n From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there's no limit to where a career at our client could take you. \n Role Description \n \n Work within the Ground Segment domain, supporting the architecture, design, development and evolution of ground systems for current and future space missions. \n Apply systems engineering principles across the full ground segment lifecycle, from concept and requirements definition through to integration, verification and acceptance. \n Develop robust, scalable and maintainable ground segment solutions that meet mission, customer and operational needs. \n Contribute to the definition of ground segment architectures, interfaces and technical solutions across a range of mission applications. \n Apply knowledge of ground segment standards, engineering best practice and industry approaches to system development. \n Work collaboratively with software, infrastructure, mission and systems engineers to deliver integrated ground segment capabilities. \n Support the development of next-generation ground segment products, services and mission capabilities. \n Develop expertise across a broad range of ground segment functions including mission control, TT&C, mission planning, payload operations, data processing and automation. \n \n Essential Requirements \n \n Ground segment architecture and design. \n TT&C (Telemetry, Tracking and Command) and communications systems. \n Ground segment standards and industry best practice. \n Requirements engineering and architecture frameworks. \n \n Why our client \n Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. \n A place where everyone can thrive. \n We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. \n We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please \n contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at /connect \n Please be aware that many roles at our c