Systems Engineer - Satellite Technology

Main responsibilities 

• You will provide technical and people leadership  to ensure delivery of agreed projects and priorities aligned with overall business objectives
• You will  develop work breakdowns, prepare effort estimates, outline development schedules, and monitor progress against key milestones
• You will establish system architectures, define interfaces, and set performance targets for satellite component development
• You will translate customer needs into comprehensive engineering requirements covering design, verification, integration, and qualification of components and subsystems
• You will coordinate and oversee the work of a multi-disciplinary technical team, providing technical guidance 
• You will participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and system-level testing campaigns.
• You will support planning and execution of integration, verification, and qualification activities.
• You will conduct trade-off analyses, system simulations, and technical assessments to support design decisions
• You will manage requirements and ensure traceability across the development lifecycle
• You will generate and maintain controlled documentation, such as NCRs, test plans, and interface control documents
• You will document and communicate system designs, processes, and results to internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience
• Experience in space systems or complex hardware development projects
• Proven track record of troubleshooting technical issues and strong understanding of systems engineering principles and the full product lifecycle
• Broad technical knowledge across multiple engineering areas, including electronics, software, mechanical design, AOCS, and optics
• Experience with requirements management
• Knowledge of environmental testing, qualification, and integration procedures for space hardware  
  
• Strong technical writing, communication, and interpersonal abilities  
  
• Demonstrated risk management capability and commercial awareness
• Strong timeline awareness and forward planning skills
• Ability to drive effective decision-making in a demanding, dynamic environment
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft software
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written

Skills Desired

• Familiarity with laser communications
• Experience within the space sector 
  
• Previous experience working in small or  medium-sized companies

Please note that if you do not hear back from us within 10 days of your application, you may assume that we have selected another candidate we would like to interview for this position. We do our best to get back to you individually; however, due to a high volume of responses, it can be that we have not been able to reject your application in person.

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