Imager Electronics Engineer

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL); Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

High Street Discount Scheme

Job summary

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) seeks an Electronics Engineer for the Optical Payload Group. In this role, you will lead verification and testing of imager electronics, collaborating closely with the Optical Department and mission teams. With a flexible hybrid working environment based in Guildford, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting space missions.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electronics Engineering, 2–3 years of related experience, and proficiency with lab test equipment and scripting languages like Python.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in electronics verification or design with strong test focus.
• Experience with detailed circuit-level debugging.
• Strong fault-finding skills and ability to diagnose complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead verification, testing, and debugging of imager electronics.
• Develop and execute test plans for various types of electronics.
• Produce high-quality technical documents including test procedures.

Skills

Electronics verification and testing

Mixed-signal circuit testing

Lab test equipment proficiency

Scripting languages (Python, TCL)

FPGA design and verification in VHDL

Analytical problem-solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Signal generators

Mentor tools

Job description

Join Our Team as an Electronics Engineer – Optical Payload Group (Job Ref: 2124)

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join the Imager Electronics team at SSTL and work on exciting space missions from LEO to GEO and beyond. As an engineer at SSTL, you'll be involved in every stage of a mission, from concept to AIT, launch, commissioning, and operational life. This is a true cradle-to-grave experience that will give you the chance to see your work in space in a rapid timescale! As part of the Optical Payloads group, you'll collaborate closely with other members of the Optical Department and the core satellite mission team, interacting with technical leads across multiple disciplines to create innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead verification, testing, and debugging of imager electronics for SSTL Optical Payloads
• Develop and execute test plans for digital, analogue, and mixed‑signal electronics
• Perform detailed circuit‑level debugging using lab equipment and diagnostic tools
• Conduct board‑level validation, characterisation, and performance assessment
• Support design teams by reviewing schematics and layouts, ensuring testability and robustness
• Carry out circuit simulations and analysis to support verification activities
• Prepare electronics for manufacture and acceptance testing, ensuring compliance with space‑environment requirements
• Design and maintain Electronics Ground Support Equipment with a focus on test automation and repeatability
• Produce high‑quality technical documents, including test procedures, validation reports, and test results
• Maintain technical solutions, budgets, and schedules relating to verification and test activities
• Interface at system and subsystem level to ensure appropriate test coverage and traceability throughout the project lifecycle
• Work closely within a core project team to support integration, AIT, and commissioning phases

What We’re Looking For

• 2–3 years of experience in electronics verification, testing, and debugging (or electronics design with strong test focus)
• Experience in mixed‑signal circuit testing and validation
• Strong proficiency with lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, signal generators, etc.)
• Familiarity with Mentor tools is a plus
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or TCL for test automation
• Understanding of FPGA design and verification in VHDL
• Strong fault‑finding skills and an analytical approach to diagnosing complex issues

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

• A degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate at all levels
• Highly organized, self‑motivated, and proactive
• Strong team player with the ability to interface with others at all levels
• Good presentation and customer‑facing skills
• Results‑oriented with a strong drive to deliver
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to work autonomously and take initiative
• Strong decision‑making and creative problem‑solving skills
• Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and tight timescales
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project)
• Demonstrates company mindsets and behaviours: Be accountable, Drive & deliver, communicate effectively, Self‑manage effectively, Work as one team

Location

SSTL prides itself on being a super flexible company. This role is based at our Head Office in Guildford, but we fully support hybrid working and offer a range of flexible working options.

Benefits

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!

Ready to embark on an exciting journey with us? Apply now and be part of a team that's making a difference in space exploration!