Space Imager Electronics Engineer – Payload Verification

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

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.