Imager Electronics Engineer Payloads · Guildford

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL); Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company in Guildford is looking for an Imager Electronics Engineer to design cutting-edge electronics for space missions. You'll develop digital and analogue hardware, work on system-level integration, and collaborate with cross-discipline teams. The ideal candidate has experience in electronics design and holds a degree in Electronics Engineering. The role offers flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package including 32 days holiday, pension scheme, and annual bonuses.

Benefits

32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Private Medical & International Travel Insurance

Annual Bonus Scheme

High Street Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electronics design.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Design cutting-edge electronics for SSTL Optical Payloads.
• Develop digital and analogue hardware for the space environment.
• Capture schematics and design at the board level.

Skills

Electronics design

Circuit-level debugging

Mixed signal design

Scripting languages (Python, TCL)

FPGA design in VHDL

Lab test equipment

Mentor tools

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Imager Electronics Engineer

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:

• Design cutting-edge electronics for SSTL Optical Payloads
• Develop digital and analogue hardware for the space environment
• Capture schematics and design at the board level
• Perform circuit simulations as needed
• Ensure designs are ready for manufacture and testing
• Design Electronics Ground Support Equipment
• Author technical documents, including assembly and test procedures, reports, and technical descriptions
• Maintain technical solutions, budgets, and schedules
• Interface and make trade-offs at the system and subsystem levels
• Work closely within a core project team

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in electronics design
• Familiarity with Mentor tools is a plus
• Experience in mixed signal design
• Proficiency in circuit-level debugging and testing
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Python, TCL, or similar
• Understanding of FPGA design in VHDL
• Experience with lab test equipment

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
• Not a 100% match? We still want to hear from you!

Location

SSTL prides itself on being a super flexible company. This role is based at our Head Office in Guildford, but we fully support 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!