Key Tasks

· System engineer/technical lead on SSTL missions from contract negotiations through to launch and operations

· To work as part of a team to perform mission and system design for missions ranging from LEO to GEO and beyond

· System level design of space and ground segments including requirements analysis, sensitivity analysis, mission analysis and design trade-offs

· To work as part of a team in the production of concepts of operations for missions

· Conduct customer-facing meetings and presentation at all project stages

· Preparation of presentation materials and reports to a high standard for all phases of the project

· Working with the Sales and Engineering teams in support of bid/tender activities to generate technical solutions for a variety of customers

· Support/ lead studies for a variety of customers. Management of these studies to meet technical requirements, and to cost and schedule.

Previous Experience

· Experience as a technical lead on a space mission project

· Proven experienced spacecraft Systems Engineer

· Experience of designing space missions starting from end-user requirements (ideally cradle to grave)

· Experience of designing and analysing space and ground segments to the sub-system level

· Ideally with experience of downstream spacecraft level testing

· Ideally with system experience of commissioning

· Experience in requirements and verification management

Qualifications Knowledge & Skills

· Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics or Maths

· Excellent technical writing and presentation (generating and delivering) skills

· Good knowledge or awareness 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, science etc

· Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales

· Good knowledge of requirements management

· Good knowledge of FMECA’s and FDIR design

· Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

· Excellent knowledge of STK and Matlab or equivalent analysis tools

· Hands on familiarity with environmental testing (eg vibration and thermal vacuum tests)

· Good knowledge of assembly and test methods for space flight equipment

· Some knowledge of MS Project or equivalent planning tool

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.