Space Forge is a fast growing advanced materials company. Our goal is to exploit the extreme temperature, microgravity and ultra-high vacuum conditions available in low earth orbit (LEO) to manufacture materials that cannot readily be grown terrestrially. Returning these materials to earth, we aim to revolutionise the semiconductor market and to make space work for humanity. To achieve this we have developed a range of technologies including the world's first returnable and reusable satellite platform, the ForgeStar®.
We are looking to hire a Ground Support Operations Sub-Team Lead to join our Satellite Operations team.
What will you do?
- Defining processes and procedures that are followed when transporting our spacecraft and at the launch site to maintain a safe and productive environment
- Liaising with launch-site stakeholders
- Managing range safety compliance
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to evaluate system performance and troubleshoot issues when our satellites are off-site
- Tracking the needs for Ground Support Equipment and ensuring the right equipment is available and functional
Key Responsibilities
- Leading all aspects of Launch Site Operations
- Managing the Ground Support Equipment used to support our satellites whilst at Space Forge HQ, Off-Site Test Facilities, and Launch Sites
- Communicating with other specialties within Space Forge to feed Ground Support Operations considerations into the design process
- Liaising with the compliance department to ensure export control and import rules are followed
Requirements
Essential -
- Experience of Operations Planning
Desirable -
- Logistics experience
- An awareness of the critical systems of a satellite
- Lifting and Handling experience
- Gas Handling Experience
- Inventory management
- Preparing Risk Assessments within the Space Industry
Soft skills:
- Able to communicate with teams working both on-site and remote;
- Able to communicate professionally with customers and external stakeholders;
- Resilient and adaptable to technical and non-technical roadblocks, as many are expected
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- No restrictions on travel to the US and France
- Detail oriented and process driven
Benefits
Why Space Forge?
Salary range: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on knowledge, experience and skills
We believe in a future where our most polluting industries are moved off the planet, built for sustainability, and returned back to Earth for the benefit of all. Space is the next step for our manufacturing needs.
At Space Forge, we believe in creating the best possible workplace that suits every single person that joins us.
- Flexitime hours - 40 to be worked across Monday-Sunday as fits both your needs and the needs of the role
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Pension scheme at 4% matched
- Charity or cause you're passionate about? Up to 5 volunteering days a year to support the things closest to you and make an impact
- Super cool office and factory - the coffee is on us (and it's certified carbon neutral too, our snazzy machine does anything from the humble americano to a superb flat white)
- Pizza pay day - okay, it's not always pizza, but if you're at the office on pay day, lunch is on us
- You're the master of your own destiny. We offer every person at Space Forge a £1500 annual learning budget so you can choose the training or experiences to help you grow
- Your mental health is important! You'll have access to Spill - an all-in-one mental health support platform offering completely anonymous therapy sessions to our whole team
- Working with a passionate, friendly and highly motivated team
- Maternity / Paternity benefits beyond statutory
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and that starts with hiring diversely. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Space Forge.
If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Space Forge, please do let us know when you apply.
