Senior Space Systems Engineer

Langham Recruitment
Guildford
1 week ago
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Senior Space Systems Engineer | Guildford | Hybrid | Competitive salary + strong package


Are you an experienced Systems Engineer with a Space background? Do you want to support on the cutting-edge development of Space and Satellite exploration?


Then this might be the role for you!


This is your opportunity to join a cutting-edge Systems team, leading end-to-end space missions from concept through design, testing, launch, and operations. You’ll play a pivotal role in developing innovative solutions for missions across LEO, GEO, and beyond, working with cross-disciplinary teams in a collaborative and exciting environment.


If you’re looking for a cradle-to-grave experience where your contributions directly impact space exploration, this is the role for you!


Your Mission

  • Lead and contribute to mission design, system engineering, and technical development from bid stage to in-orbit operations.
  • Support the Sales and Engineering teams in generating technical solutions for various customers.
  • Design space and ground segments, including mission analysis, requirements engineering, and trade studies.
  • Drive system engineering across all project phases:

Requirements management

Concept of operations (ConOps) development

System and subsystem interfacing & trade-offs

Assembly, integration, and test (AIT)

Requirement verification and system validation

Spacecraft commissioning and operations

  • Perform cost, risk, schedule, and performance trade-offs.
  • Support and lead technical studies and customer-facing presentations.
  • Oversee subcontractor management and ensure technical excellence.
  • Mentor junior engineers and improve internal processes.
  • Act as a technical focal point for Mission Products, maintaining key system-level insights.


Skills & Experience

  • Proven spacecraft Systems Engineering experience (7+ years preferred)
  • Expertise in cradle-to-grave space mission design
  • Strong knowledge of space and ground segments, including mission architectures and requirements verification
  • Hands-on experience with spacecraft verification testing and in-orbit commissioning
  • Technical leadership in managing project work packages and subcontractors
  • Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
  • Strong understanding of orbit analysis, RF link budgets, system architectures, satellite constellations, and mission operations
  • Proficiency in STK, MATLAB, MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Familiarity with environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum), FMECA, FDIR design, and requirements management
  • Excellent communication & presentation skills—customer-facing experience a plus!
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver solutions within tight deadlines


What’s in it for you?

  • Highly competitive Salary.
  • Flexible working policies.
  • 32 days annual leave + BH.
  • Annual Company Bonus Scheme.
  • Up to 8% employer pension contribution.
  • Life Assurance (6X salary).
  • Private Health Care.
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.
  • Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes.

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