Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Location: London
We’re working with a growing space engineering organisation delivering complex spacecraft missions across commercial and institutional programmes.
They’re looking for a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer to lead mission definition, system architecture, and verification across the full spacecraft lifecycle from concept through to integration and validation.
The Role
* Define mission CONOPS and derive system requirements
* Lead mission analysis and spacecraft modelling
* Manage system budgets (mass, power, data, fuel)
* Deliver mission-level V&V including FMECA, FTA, FDIR
* Support feasibility studies and bid activities
* Coordinate across subsystem teams (GNC, propulsion, comms, software)
* Support integration and test activities
What You’ll Need
* Degree in Aerospace/Systems Engineering (or similar)
* 5+ years’ space industry experience
* Strong background in system architecture and full project lifecycle
* Experience with spacecraft subsystems and mission-level V&V
* Understanding of AIT and end-of-life/debris considerations