Senior Systems Engineer

Our client is offering an exciting opportunity to join their Systems team as a Senior Systems Engineer with the responsibility to lead space missions from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to Geostationary Orbit (GEO) and beyond. As a Systems Engineer, you will be involved in every aspect of the mission, from concept development to Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT), launch, commissioning, and operational life. This role provides a true cradle-to-grave experience, offering the chance to witness your work in Space within a rapid timescale. You will be part of a dynamic team environment that collaborates to deliver quality and pragmatic solutions for innovative projects.
Key Tasks:
Collaborate with the Sales and Engineering teams to provide technical solutions for bid and tender activities to meet the requirements of various customers.
Conduct system-level design of space and ground segments, including requirements analysis, sensitivity analysis, mission analysis, and design trade-offs.
Engage in system engineering activities throughout all project phases, such as requirements management and engineering, mission concept development, system/subsystem interfacing, assembly, integration, testing, commissioning, and operations.
Perform cost, risk, schedule, and performance evaluations to make informed decisions.
Lead or support technical studies for diverse customers.
Review technical work and mentor junior colleagues when required.
Improve and adhere to relevant company standards and work practices.
Conduct customer-facing meetings and presentations during all stages of the project.
Prepare high-quality project documentation and presentation materials.
Collaborate with internal and external customers.
Manage subcontractors as needed.
Manage one or more project work packages.
Act as a technical focal point for our client's Mission Products, maintaining critical system-level information related to these products.
Previous Experience:
Ideally, at least 7+ years of experience as an experienced spacecraft Systems Engineer.
Proven experience in designing space missions from end-user requirements (cradle-to-grave).
Experience in designing and analyzing space and ground segments at the sub-system level.
Proficient in requirements and verification management.
Ideally, experience in spacecraft level verification testing and in-orbit commissioning, along with associated spacecraft operations.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:
A good degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, or Maths.
Strong knowledge of orbit analysis, constellation configurations, RF link analysis, system budgets, operations, ground segment, space environment, and satellite mechanical and electrical architectures.
Familiarity with a wide range of satellite applications, such as Earth observation, communications, navigation, science, etc.
Good understanding of requirements management, FMECA, and FDIR design.
Excellent command of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project or equivalent planning tools.
Strong attention to detail and technical writing skills.
Proficiency in STK and Matlab or equivalent analysis tools.
Hands-on familiarity with environmental testing (e.g., vibration and thermal vacuum tests) and space flight equipment assembly and test methods.
Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
Adaptability to changing priorities and proactive approach to taking initiatives.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral, with the ability to interact with customers and technical representatives.
Effective team working skills and the ability to influence others at all levels.
Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and within tight timescales.
Demonstrated alignment with our client's company mindsets and behaviors, including being accountable, driving delivery, effective communication, self-management, and working as one team.