Space Systems Engineer

 

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Alton || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Frimley || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : London 

 

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Job Title: Space Systems Engineer

Location: Alton (Hybrid working)

 

Who we are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us.

 

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space - there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

 

Role Description

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Systems Engineer with experience in space missions — ideally small satellites (Microsats, Nanosats, CubeSats).

 

In this role, you will contribute to the full lifecycle of space system development: from concept design and requirements definition, through integration, verification, and mission operations.

• Support to the spacecraft operations team for spacecraft anomaly identification and resolution may also be required.
• You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and play a key role in ensuring technical coherence, system performance, and successful delivery of mission objectives.
• You will be comfortable working as part of a team to deliver projects to a variety of customers including institutional, academic and commercial organisations.
• Whilst the primary responsibilities of the role lie in project delivery, you may get involved in other areas of the business including space technology and/or space mission studies or R&D projects and technical support to bids.

 

Core Duties

• Support or lead design activities for small satellite missions;
•  Perform mission needs analysis, trade studies, and system architecture development;
• Define, manage, and validate system-level requirements and interfaces;
• Conduct functional analyses, budgets (mass, power, data, thermal), and performance modelling;
• Support to Spacecraft commissioning activities;
• Spacecraft anomaly investigation and resolution;
• Mission concept development in support of studies, R&D activities and bids;
• Support engagement with external equipment providers;
• Produce inputs for internal and customer reviews and present progress to internal stakeholder and external customers.

 

 

Essential Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering within the space sector;
• Hands-on experience with small satellite programmes (Microsats, Cubesats or similar) preferably across the full project lifecycle;
• Working knowledge of typical spacecraft subsystems (AOCS, Comms, EPS, Payloads, OBC/Software, OBDH);
• Experience in defining, managing, and verifying system-level requirements;
• Experience with industry standards (ECSS, NASA, or equivalent);
• Experience with interfacing to external clients and suppliers and reporting project progress to internal and external stakeholders;
• Working knowledge of spacecraft operations;
• Experience in the delivery of space technology and/or space mission studies or R&D projects;

 

The ability to obtain high level security clearance is essential.

 

 

Why BAE Systems

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most importa