Do you like the idea of controlling spaceflight instruments that are many millions of kilometres away?

Do you like the thought of shaping the future of science data being returned from exciting new missions?

If so, we are delighted to advertise a Spaceflight Instrument Operations role.  The group, led by Manish Patel at the Open University, UK, have a sustained involvement in a range of missions, including co-leading the NOMAD spectrometer aboard the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, the CaSSIS stereo camera (on the same mission), the JANUS camera on JUICE as well as leading future instrument developments such as the ESA-funded Phase A study for a High-resolution Imager for Mars Exploration (HiRIME).

This post relates to the operations planning and observation strategy across the portfolio of spaceflight instruments that the group is involved with, including live operations of active missions as well as development of future operations strategies and systems. The applicant may also potentially have the option to support related activities for the PanCam camera on the Rosalind Franklin rover.

Details here:  https://jobs.open.ac.uk/job/Spaceflight-Operations-Engineer/1103-en_GB/

Closing date for applications is Monday 3rd November at midnight (UK time).

This is a 1-year post in the first instance, with the possibility of longer-term continuation pending additional funding. 

Come join our diverse, dynamic and daring group of scientists and engineers that are exploring the solar system whilst having a lot of fun.