Senior Space Systems Chief Engineer (Hybrid)

RTX; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX NORSS seeks an exceptional Space Systems Chief Engineer to shape the future of our space business and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities.

You will be the organisation’s technical authority, guiding strategy, investment planning, and technical risk management across space programmes, including Earth Observation and SDA missions. A strong leadership track record and deep space systems expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• A 2:1 bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (physics, mathematics, engineering or science).
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) to articulate technical detail clearly to colleagues, customers and partners.
• Knowledge of Space and Ground Segment architectures.
• Experience of Systems Engineering and full lifecycle development process.
• Working understanding and experience of software development process.
• Strong understanding of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) or Space-based ISR systems.
• Knowledge of secure remote data handling architectures.
• Experience in bid submission, including solution definition, technical bid writing and review.
• Experience writing and reviewing technical white papers and studies.
• Engineering team leadership and line management.
• Understanding of modern digital technologies and practices, including cloud platforms, data security, and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organisation’s technical authority, providing strategic direction across our space portfolio.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, mission-critical capabilities.
• Shape the technical vision, growth, and long-term success of a rapidly expanding space business.
• Provide technical leadership at the highest level for current programmes and future capability development.
• Engage customers and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of complex space missions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Space domain awareness

Systems engineering

Software development process

Cloud platforms

Data security

Machine learning

Bid submission

Technical white papers

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physics, mathematics, engineering or science

Job description

RTX NORSS seeks an exceptional Space Systems Chief Engineer to shape the future of our space business and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities.

You will be the organisation’s technical authority, guiding strategy, investment planning, and technical risk management across space programmes, including Earth Observation and SDA missions. A strong leadership track record and deep space systems expertise are essential.