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Job Description Senior Space Systems Engineer |
Guildford | Hybrid | Competitive salary + strong package Are you an
experienced Systems Engineer with a Space background? Do you want
to support on the cutting-edge development of Space and Satellite
exploration? Then this might be the role for you! This is your
opportunity to join a cutting-edge Systems team, leading end-to-end
space missions from concept through design, testing, launch, and
operations. You’ll play a pivotal role in developing innovative
solutions for missions across LEO, GEO, and beyond, working with
cross-disciplinary teams in a collaborative and exciting
environment. If you’re looking for a cradle-to-grave experience
where your contributions directly impact space exploration, this is
the role for you! Your Mission - Lead and contribute to mission
design, system engineering, and technical development from bid
stage to in-orbit operations. - Support the Sales and Engineering
teams in generating technical solutions for various customers. -
Design space and ground segments, including mission analysis,
requirements engineering, and trade studies. - Drive system
engineering across all project phases: Requirements management
Concept of operations (ConOps) development System and subsystem
interfacing & trade-offs Assembly, integration, and test (AIT)
Requirement verification and system validation Spacecraft
commissioning and operations - Perform cost, risk, schedule, and
performance trade-offs. - Support and lead technical studies and
customer-facing presentations. - Oversee subcontractor management
and ensure technical excellence. - Mentor junior engineers and
improve internal processes. - Act as a technical focal point for
Mission Products, maintaining key system-level insights. Skills
& Experience - Proven spacecraft Systems Engineering experience
(7+ years preferred) - Expertise in cradle-to-grave space mission
design - Strong knowledge of space and ground segments, including
mission architectures and requirements verification - Hands-on
experience with spacecraft verification testing and in-orbit
commissioning - Technical leadership in managing project work
packages and subcontractors - Degree (or equivalent) in
Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics - Strong understanding of
orbit analysis, RF link budgets, system architectures, satellite
constellations, and mission operations - Proficiency in STK,
MATLAB, MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint - Familiarity with
environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum), FMECA, FDIR
design, and requirements management - Excellent communication &
presentation skills—customer-facing experience a plus! - Ability to
work under pressure and deliver solutions within tight deadlines
What’s in it for you? - Highly competitive Salary. - Flexible
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.

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