Senior Space Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company seeks a Senior Space Systems Engineer to lead end-to-end space missions from concept through to operations. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects in space exploration, requiring expertise in spacecraft systems engineering and mission design. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, ensuring technical excellence while mentoring junior engineers. With a competitive salary and a strong benefits package, this position is perfect for someone passionate about making a significant impact in the field of space and satellite technology. Join a forward-thinking team and help shape the future of space exploration!

Benefits

Highly Competitive Salary

Flexible Working Policies

32 Days Annual Leave + BH

Annual Company Bonus Scheme

Up to 8% Employer Pension Contribution

Life Assurance (6X Salary)

Private Health Care

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Multiple Discount Memberships Schemes

Qualifications

• 7+ years of spacecraft Systems Engineering experience.
• Expertise in cradle-to-grave space mission design.
• Strong knowledge of space and ground segments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to mission design and system engineering.
• Support Sales and Engineering teams with technical solutions.
• Oversee subcontractor management ensuring technical excellence.

Skills

Spacecraft Systems Engineering

Mission Design

Requirements Verification

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Orbit Analysis

RF Link Budgets

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Physics

Degree in Mathematics

Tools

STK

MATLAB

MS Project

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Senior Space Systems Engineer | Guildford | Hybrid | Competitive salary + strong package

Are you an experienced Systems Engineer with a Space background? Do you want to support on the cutting-edge development of Space and Satellite exploration?

Then this might be the role for you!

This is your opportunity to join a cutting-edge Systems team, leading end-to-end space missions from concept through design, testing, launch, and operations. You’ll play a pivotal role in developing innovative solutions for missions across LEO, GEO, and beyond, working with cross-disciplinary teams in a collaborative and exciting environment.

If you’re looking for a cradle-to-grave experience where your contributions directly impact space exploration, this is the role for you!

Your Mission

• Lead and contribute to mission design, system engineering, and technical development from bid stage to in-orbit operations.
• Support the Sales and Engineering teams in generating technical solutions for various customers.
• Design space and ground segments, including mission analysis, requirements engineering, and trade studies.
• Drive system engineering across all project phases:

Requirements management

Concept of operations (ConOps) development

System and subsystem interfacing & trade-offs

Assembly, integration, and test (AIT)

Requirement verification and system validation

Spacecraft commissioning and operations

• Perform cost, risk, schedule, and performance trade-offs.
• Support and lead technical studies and customer-facing presentations.
• Oversee subcontractor management and ensure technical excellence.
• Mentor junior engineers and improve internal processes.
• Act as a technical focal point for Mission Products, maintaining key system-level insights.

Skills & Experience

• Proven spacecraft Systems Engineering experience (7+ years )
• Expertise in cradle-to-grave space mission design
• Strong knowledge of space and ground segments, including mission architectures and requirements verification
• Hands-on experience with spacecraft verification testing and in-orbit commissioning
• Technical leadership in managing project work packages and subcontractors
• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
• Strong understanding of orbit analysis, RF link budgets, system architectures, satellite constellations, and mission operations
• Proficiency in STK, MATLAB, MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Familiarity with environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum), FMECA, FDIR design, and requirements management
• Excellent communication & presentation skills—customer-facing experience a plus!
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver solutions within tight deadlines

What’s in it for you?

• Highly competitive Salary.
• Flexible working policies.
• 32 days annual leave + BH.
• Annual Company Bonus Scheme.
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution.
• Life Assurance (6X salary).
• Private Health Care.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.
• Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes.