Senior Space Systems Engineer (Guildford)

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.