UK jobs. Bigger possibilities.

hire.moi

Spacecraft Systems Engineer

On-site in Guildford·Added 2 months ago (last checked 13 Oct)

Agency
Stott and May

13 open roles

Apply

Overview

Contract
Contract role, inside IR35

The role

Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Type: contract
Duration: 12 months
Location: hybrid, Alton
Rate: negotiable DoE - Inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Space Systems Engineer to support the full lifecycle of small satellite missions, from concept and requirements through to integration, verification and mission operations.

You'll work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, supporting technical delivery, system performance and successful mission outcomes. The role may also involve space technology studies, R&D and technical support for bids.

Key Responsibilities
- Support or lead design and operational activities for small satellite missions.
- Support spacecraft commissioning, anomaly investigation and resolution.
- Conduct mission needs analysis, trade studies and system architecture development.
- Define, manage and verify system-level requirements and interfaces.
- Perform functional analysis, including mass, power, data and thermal budgets.
- Support performance modelling and engagement with external equipment suppliers.
- Prepare technical inputs for internal and customer reviews and present progress to stakeholders.

Essential Experience
- Proven systems engineering experience within the space sector.
- Hands-on experience with small satellite programmes such as Microsats, CubeSats or similar.
- Ideally experienced across the full spacecraft project lifecycle.
- Working knowledge of spacecraft subsystems including AOCS, communications, EPS, payloads, OBC/software and OBDH.
- Understanding of spacecraft operations.

Desirable
- Experience defining, managing and verifying system-level requirements.
- Knowledge of ECSS, NASA or equivalent industry standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Space Systems Engineer to work on technically challenging small satellite missions within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Salary: Competitive

About Stott and May

Industry
Recruitment
Website
stottandmay.com
All open roles at Stott and May

More jobs like this

or browse Mid-level·Recruitment

WhatsApp

More jobs from Stott and May

AI Lead

Stott and May1mo ago
Agency
Outside IR35London
See all 13 jobs

Similar jobs