Spacecraft Analyst / Spacecraft Operations Engineer (18 Month FTC)

at  Inmarsat

ABOUT US

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
Job Description

EEO STATEMENT

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Viasat’s Global Operations central business function plays a vital role managing the services that keep our business running and delivering to our customers. Global Operations consists of the following functions: Satellite Operations, Network Operations, Service Assurance and Capacity Fulfilment, Service Delivery, Customer Assurance, Project Management Office programmes and processes.

PRIMARY ROLE PURPOSE:

Viasat UK operates 15 geosynchronous satellites from its London based Satellite Control Centre, providing the services as described above. A temporary spacecraft operations engineer is required to take a responsible position as part of the Spacecraft Analysis team who perform the on-station spacecraft operations, looking after the health and performance of the satellite for the Viasat UK current and future satellite fleets operated from London.
This role is for a finite duration commencing as soon as possible and ending 31 October 2025. It will not require 24/7 on-call support but only provision of support to the team during regular office hours.