Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Key Tasks

• System engineer/technical lead on SSTL 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.

• Experience as a technical lead on a space mission project
• 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

• 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 Power Point
• 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 tool

The role is based in our Head Office in Guildford but we fully support hybrid working and a range of flexible working options.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes; 32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme with Life Assurance, Private Medical & International Travel Insurance, Annual Bonus Scheme, Share Incentive Plan, Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents, High Street Discount Scheme and many more!