Space Systems Engineer — Early-Phase Missions

Airbus Defence and Space; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Systems Engineer for space missions in Stevenage. Join a small, start-up–like group within Airbus, shaping concepts from concept through early-phase design and supporting growth of new programmes.

You will collaborate with customers, universities and small partners to explore advanced space technologies that will define the UK space landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical studies across space/aerospace projects.
• Strong systems engineering background in space or related fields.
• Ability to interpret engineering trade-offs and budgets.
• Curious, forward-thinking with interest in future space capabilities.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and early-stage concepts.

Responsibilities

• Define early mission architectures, lead feasibility studies, and support winning new business.

Skills

Technical studies

Systems Engineering

Trade-off analysis

Ambiguity tolerance

Future space capabilities

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Systems Engineer for space missions in Stevenage. Join a small, start-up–like group within Airbus, shaping concepts from concept through early-phase design and supporting growth of new programmes.

You will collaborate with customers, universities and small partners to explore advanced space technologies that will define the UK space landscape.