Space Power Systems Lead Engineer

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL); Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 32 days

Pension with life assurance

Private medical & international travel

Annual bonus scheme

Share incentive plan

Enhanced maternity & parental pay

Discount scheme

Job summary

SSTL is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to lead the spacecraft power subsystem for diverse missions from concept to launch. You will direct power design, analysis, verification, and delivery, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure robust energy solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on electronics, interface management, and technical leadership within a cradle-to-grave project environment at SSTL in Guildford, with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years proven Power System Engineering experience in a systems / power electronics role, ideally in Space or Aerospace.
• In-depth understanding of analogue and power electronics analysis, design, build, and test in a system/subsystem design.
• Familiarity with Spacecraft power equipment including Battery Regulators, Distribution Modules, Relay/Activation Modules, DC-DC converters (5W–3kW).
• Hands-on design and fault-finding during development of power electronics/analogue products and experience with schematic capture/simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead Power Subsystem and Work Package management across space projects.
• Ensure design, analysis, development, verification, and delivery meet requirements and interfaces.
• Interact with customers and engineers; produce technical documents and verification plans.
• Support future mission concepts and bid responses with power solutions.

Skills

Power systems

Power electronics

Schematic capture

Documentation

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

BTEC / Degree in Electronics

Tools

MentorGraphics

OrCAD PSPICE

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Microsoft Project

Job description

SSTL is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to lead the spacecraft power subsystem for diverse missions from concept to launch. You will direct power design, analysis, verification, and delivery, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure robust energy solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on electronics, interface management, and technical leadership within a cradle-to-grave project environment at SSTL in Guildford, with hybrid working options.