Senior Systems Engineer

How to apply Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) is a subsidiary of Airbus.  SSTL has a heritage that spans over 40 years, and prides itself in continual innovation and improvement of space technologies, products and services, as well as in delivering space missions for a broad array of applications. From the earliest study activities to the subsystem manufacturing, to the assembly and test, to in-orbit operations, the whole spacecraft lifecycle is managed from SSTL’s Guildford, Surrey headquarters. For SSTL roles please apply directly on A unique career - Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (sstl.co.uk) 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: Requirements management and engineering; Preliminary and critical design phase activities, including mission conops development; System / subsystem level interfacing and trade-offs; System assembly and integration; Test planning, requirement verification testing, and system validation; 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 presentation 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 requires 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 sub-system 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.

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 (eg vibration and thermal vacuum tests) Good knowledge of assembly and test methods for space flight equipment