Senior Systems Engineer Systems, AOCS & Thermal Engineering · Guildford ·

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to lead innovative space missions from concept to operational life. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborating with talented teams to develop technical solutions for various customers. You'll engage in system design, requirements management, and project documentation, ensuring high-quality results under tight deadlines. With a strong focus on mentorship and team collaboration, this position promises a rewarding career in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values flexibility and supports hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to thrive while making a significant impact in the world of space technology.

Benefits

32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

International Travel Insurance

Annual Bonus Scheme

Share Incentive Plan

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

High Street Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience as a spacecraft Systems Engineer.
• Strong knowledge in space mission design and requirements management.
• Experience with spacecraft level verification testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead system engineering throughout all project phases.
• Conduct customer-facing meetings and prepare project documentation.
• Mentor junior colleagues and manage project work packages.

Skills

System Engineering

Requirements Management

Space Mission Design

Risk Management

Technical Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Physics

Degree in Mathematics

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

STK

Matlab

MS Project

Job description

This role is an exciting opportunity to join the Systems team with responsibility to lead space missions from LEO to GEO and beyond. Engineers at SSTL have involvement on a mission from concept, through to AIT, launch, commissioning and operational life; a true cradle to grave experience, and will give you the chance to see your work in Space in a rapid timescale! The Systems Engineer role plays an essential part in leading other technical disciplines, to bring together quality and pragmatic solutions for innovative projects, whilst working within a great team environment.

Key Tasks

1. Working with the Sales and Engineering teams in support of bid / tender activities to generate technical solutions for a variety of customers.
2. System level design of space and ground segments including requirements analysis, sensitivity analysis, mission analysis and design trade-offs.
3. System engineering throughout all project phases:
1. Requirements management and engineering;
2. Preliminary and critical design phase activities, including mission conops development;
3. System / subsystem level interfacing and trade-offs;
4. System assembly and integration;
5. Test planning, requirement verification testing, and system validation;
6. System commissioning and operations.
4. Perform cost, risk, schedule and performance trades.
5. Lead / support technical studies for a variety of customers.
6. Review of technical work.
7. Mentoring of junior colleagues where necessary.
8. Understanding and improving relevant company standards and work practices.
9. Conduct customer-facing meetings and presentation at all project stages.
10. Preparation of project documentation and presentation materials to a high standard for all phases of the work.
11. Interfacing to internal and external customers.
12. Technical study work.
13. Management of subcontractors as required.
14. Management of one or more project work packages.
15. Act as a technical focal point for SSTL Mission Products, maintaining all key system level information in relation to these Mission Products.

Previous Experience

1. Experienced spacecraft Systems Engineer (ideally 7+ years’ experience).
2. Experience of designing space missions starting from end-user requirements (cradle-to-grave).
3. Experience of designing and analysing space and ground segments to the sub-system level.
4. Experience in requirements and verification management.
5. Ideally with experience of spacecraft level verification testing.
6. Ideally with system experience of in-orbit commissioning and associated spacecraft operations.

Qualifications Knowledge & Skills

1. A good degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics or Maths.
2. Good working knowledge of orbit analysis, constellation configurations, RF link analysis, system budgets, operations, ground segment, space environment and satellite mechanical and electrical architectures.
3. Good knowledge of a wide range of satellite applications, e.g. Earth observation, communications, navigation, science etc.
4. Good knowledge of requirements management.
5. Good knowledge of FMECA and FDIR design.
6. Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
7. Knowledge of MS Project or equivalent planning tool.
8. Strong attention to detail.
9. Excellent knowledge of STK and Matlab or equivalent analysis tools.
10. Hands on familiarity with environmental testing (e.g. vibration and thermal vacuum tests).
11. Good knowledge of assembly and test methods for space flight equipment.
12. Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
13. Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
14. Results orientated, can-do approach.
15. Pro-active and able to take initiative.
16. Decision making and problem solving skills.
17. Excellent inter-personal skills - both written and oral communications; ability to interface with customers and technical representatives.
18. Good team working skills, together with the ability to influence others at all levels.
19. Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and to tight timescales.
20. Able to demonstrate company mindsets and behaviours; Be accountable, Drive & delivery, Communicate effectively, Self-manage effectively, Work as one team.

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.

Location

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

VISA support

SSTL supports applications requiring a UK Skilled Worker Visa and sponsorship is available for this role.