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
* Working with the Sales and Engineering teams in support of bid / tender activities to generate technical solutions for a variety of customers.
* System level design of space and ground segments including requirements analysis, sensitivity analysis, mission analysis and design trade-offs.
* System engineering throughout all project phases:
o Requirements management and engineering.
o Preliminary and critical design phase activities, including mission conops development.
o System / subsystem level interfacing and trade-offs.
o System assembly and integration.
o Test planning, requirement verification testing, and system validation.
o System commissioning and operations.
* Perform cost, risk, schedule and performance trades.
* Lead / support technical studies for a variety of customers.
* Review of technical work.
* Mentoring of junior colleagues where necessary.
* Understanding and improving relevant company standards and work practices.
* Conduct customer-facing meetings and presentations at all project stages.
* Preparation of project documentation and presentation materials to a high standard for all phases of the work.
* Interfacing to internal and external customers.
* Technical study work.
* Management of subcontractors as required.
* Management of one or more project work packages.
* Act as a technical focal point for SSTL Mission Products, maintaining all key system level information in relation to these Mission Products.
Previous Experience
* Experienced spacecraft Systems Engineer (ideally 7+ years’ experience).
* Experience of designing space missions starting from end‑user requirements (cradle-to-grave).
* Experience of designing and analysing space and ground segments to the subsystem level.
* Experience in requirements and verification management.
* Ideally with experience of spacecraft level verification testing.
* Ideally with system experience of in‑orbit commissioning and associated spacecraft operations.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills
* A good degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics or Maths.
* Good working knowledge of orbit analysis, constellation configurations, RF link analysis, system budgets, operations, ground segment, space environment and satellite mechanical and electrical architectures.
* Good knowledge of a wide range of satellite applications, e.g. Earth observation, communications, navigation, science, etc.
* Good knowledge of requirements management.
* Good knowledge of FMECA and FDIR design.
* Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Knowledge of MS Project or equivalent planning tool.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Excellent knowledge of STK and Matlab or equivalent analysis tools.
* Hands‑on familiarity with environmental testing (e.g. vibration and thermal vacuum tests).
* Good knowledge of assembly and test methods for space flight equipment.
* Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
* Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
* Results oriented, can‑do approach.
* Pro‑active and able to take initiative.
* Decision making and problem solving skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills – both written and oral communications; ability to interface with customers and technical representatives.
* Good team working skills, together with the ability to influence others at all levels.
* Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and to tight timescales.
* Able to demonstrate company mindsets and behaviours; be accountable, drive & delivery, communicate effectively, self‑manage effectively, work as one team.
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.
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!
Visa Support
SSTL supports applications requiring a UK Skilled Worker Visa and sponsorship is available for this role. Relocation assistance also available.
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