Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer | Spacecraft | Guildford/hybrid | Competitive salary & package

Are you an experienced Space Systems Engineer seeking a new opportunity to take technical lead on a space mission project

This role is an exciting opportunity to join the Systems team with responsibility to lead space missions from LEO to GEO and beyond. You will have involvement on a mission from concept, through to AIT, launch, commissioning and operational life; a true cradle to grave experience and will give you the chance to see your work in Space in a rapid timescale! The Systems Engineer role plays an essential part in leading other technical disciplines, to bring together quality and pragmatic solutions for innovative projects, whilst working within a great team environment.

Key Tasks

System engineer/technical lead on missions from contract negotiations through to launch and operations

To work as part of a team to perform mission and system design for missions ranging from LEO to GEO and beyond

System level design of space and ground segments including requirements analysis, sensitivity analysis, mission analysis and design trade-offs

To work as part of a team in the production of concepts of operations for missions

Conduct customer-facing meetings and presentation at all project stages

Preparation of presentation materials and reports to a high standard for all phases of the project

Working with the Sales and Engineering teams in support of bid/tender activities to generate technical solutions for a variety of customers

Support/ lead studies for a variety of customers. Management of these studies to meet technical requirements, and to cost and schedule. Previous Experience

Experience as a technical lead on a space mission project

Proven experienced spacecraft Systems Engineer

Experience of designing space missions starting from end-user requirements (ideally cradle to grave)

Experience of designing and analysing space and ground segments to the sub-system level

Ideally with experience of downstream spacecraft level testing

 Ideally with system experience of commissioning

Experience in requirements and verification management Qualifications Knowledge & Skills

Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics or Maths

Excellent technical writing and presentation (generating and delivering) skills

Good knowledge or awareness of orbit analysis, constellation configurations, RF link analysis, system budgets, operations, ground segment, space environment and satellite mechanical and electrical architectures

Good knowledge of a wide range of satellite applications, e.g. Earth observation, communications, science etc

Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales

Good knowledge of requirements management

Good knowledge of FMECA’s and FDIR design

Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Excellent knowledge of STK and Matlab or equivalent analysis tools

Hands on familiarity with environmental testing (eg vibration and thermal vacuum tests)

Good knowledge of assembly and test methods for space flight equipment

Some knowledge of MS Project or equivalent planning toolVisa Support

Applications requiring a UK Skilled Worker Visa and sponsorship is available for this role.  Relocation assistance also available.

What’s in it for you?

Highly competitive Salary.

Flexible / hybrid working policies

32 days annual leave + BH.

Annual Company Bonus Scheme.

Up to 8% employer pension contribution.

Life Assurance (6X salary).

Private Health Care.

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.

Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes