Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Guildford
Permanent Full-Time
45,000 - 55,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Systems Engineer to join a dynamic space systems team, contributing to missions from LEO to GEO and beyond. You will be involved across the full mission lifecycle - from concept and design through AIT, launch, commissioning, and operational life - giving you the chance to see your work delivered to space on a rapid timescale.

The role requires full on-site working initially. Once established, there may be the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week, subject to business and project needs.

Key Responsibilities

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  Lead or support system engineering activities across all project phases, from requirements to operations
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  Perform system-level design of space and ground segments, including mission analysis and design trade-offs
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  Develop concepts of operations and support customer-facing presentations
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  Support bid and tender activities, working closely with Sales and Engineering teams
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  Lead or support technical studies, ensuring delivery to cost, schedule, and technical requirements
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  Prepare high-quality project documentation and reports

Required Experience

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  Proven experience as a spacecraft Systems Engineer
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  Experience acting as a technical lead on space mission projects
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  Experience designing missions from end-user requirements (cradle-to-grave)
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  Experience designing and analysing space and ground segments to subsystem level
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  Knowledge of requirements and verification management

Desirable:

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  Spacecraft-level testing or commissioning experience

Skills & Qualifications

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  Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics (or equivalent)
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  Strong technical writing and presentation skills
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  Knowledge of orbit analysis, RF links, system budgets, ground segments, operations, and satellite architectures
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  Experience with STK, MATLAB, and standard MS Office tools
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  Familiarity with FMECA, FDIR, and space flight assembly and test methods
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  Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines