About In-Space Missions and BAE Systems
BAE Systems acquired In-Space Missions in 2021, and the two organisations have teamed to advance our space ambition by bringing all our space activities under a new, integrated business unit and leadership team focused on designing, building and operating world-class space missions for global customers.
The new Space business unit now comprises about 220 staff across 3 sites at Alton, Guildford and Great Baddow. BAE Systems is committed to investing in Space to deliver new-space small satellite systems and space data products combined with the security and resilience of BAE Systems expertise in telemetry tracking and command processors, waveforms, electronics, antennas and digital signal processing and analytics.
Due to continued growth, we are now looking for an Electronics Engineer to join us on our journey to deliver innovative capabilities within the space sector.
Who are you?
As an Electronics Engineer, you will have experience designing, developing, building, and testing electronic systems. We are seeking someone who is willing to flex their priorities to support others where necessary and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. It will require someone who takes pride in their work and can present a professional face to clients, suppliers, and partners. You will share new and useful ideas, and when faced with an immediate opportunity, you will seek ways to tackle it first before asking for help.
Experience in most of the following areas is required:
- Educated to at least degree-level or equivalent in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline
- Experience of writing/following technical procedures
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously
- Calm and professional approach to work
- Programming experience e.g., Python, Java, C/C++ is an advantage
What will you be doing here?
Your role will include working on a range of activities from technical studies, detailed design, development, and test through to wider spacecraft support. You will get involved in work that will be critical to the success of our products and company. You will be comfortable working as part of a team to deliver projects to a variety of customers including institutional, academic, and commercial organisations.
You will work closely with our engineers and be involved in and responsible for supporting:
- Design, development, prototyping, build, and test of electronic devices and systems from initial requirements (technical and non-technical) through to launch and in-orbit operations
- Detailed design activities including Schematic production; Selection and procurement of relevant components and assemblies to support design and development activities
- Definition and management of avionics subsystem/unit interfaces
- Provision of technical inputs into definition of spacecraft test and flight harnesses and required test support equipment
Culture
We have a close-knit and supportive team, with diversity and inclusion being key to our success. We welcome varying backgrounds, skills, perspectives, and life experiences. We embrace Hybrid Working, so wherever possible, we offer flexible working arrangements to allow us to balance our work and personal life more effectively.
What can we offer you?
- Financial Reward: Competitive salary, 10% Non-Contributory Pension with the option for additional salary sacrifice, free onsite parking, access to BAE Share Incentive Plan, Income protection, 3 x salary life assurance policy, discounted shopping, and much more
- Work / Life Balance: 37.5 hour week, hybrid working options, flexible working around core hours, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Personal Development: Personalised development plan along with access to BAE’s E-learning courses
- Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Scheme with AXA Healthcare (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), travel insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, eye tests
Recruitment Process
If you’ve been shortlisted for the role, our Recruitment team will reach out to schedule a 1st stage Teams interview with you.
We want to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example, dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder, etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Also, if you do not meet all the criteria, please apply. We really enjoy meeting diverse people who might bring a fresh perspective on a problem we need to solve!
Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship. Please be aware that many roles will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the company.
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