Ground Segment Software Team Lead
2 days ago
Oxford
This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing space technology organisation tackling one of the most critical challenges facing the industry today, ensuring the long-term sustainability of space operations. You’ll play a key role in developing advanced ground segment systems that support cutting-edge satellite missions. We’re looking for an experienced Ground Segment Software Team Lead to drive both the technical direction and people leadership of a high-performing engineering team. This role combines hands-on software development with system-level thinking and team management responsibility. You will lead the development of ground segment software used to operate complex space missions, contributing to system architecture, overseeing delivery, and ensuring high-quality, reliable solutions. Alongside your technical responsibilities, you’ll manage and mentor a team of engineers, supporting their growth and performance. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, validation, and maintenance of ground segment software systems Contribute to system architecture and high-level design decisions Capture and define requirements, translating them into use cases and user stories Oversee software development, integration, testing, and deployment activities Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with requirements Support system verification, validation, and integration activities Contribute to mi...