Space Systems Engineer

BAE Systems
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)Experience: 3+ yearsSkills: ["Technical coherence","Stakeholder communication","Systems thinking","Problem-solving"]

Contribute to the full lifecycle of small-satellite space system development, from concept design and requirements definition through integration, verification, and mission operations. Support mission anomaly identification and resolution, and help ensure technical coherence and system performance. Work with multidisciplinary teams and interface with internal and external customers and suppliers, including during spacecraft commissioning and review presentations.

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Space Systems Engineer

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Job Summary

Contribute to the full lifecycle of small-satellite space system development, from concept design and requirements definition through integration, verification, and mission operations. Support mission anomaly identification and resolution, and help ensure technical coherence and system performance. Work with multidisciplinary teams and interface with internal and external customers and suppliers, including during spacecraft commissioning and review presentations.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support or lead design activities for small satellite missions.
  • •Perform mission needs analysis, trade studies, and develop system architecture.
  • •Define, manage, and validate system-level requirements and interfaces.
  • •Conduct functional analyses, budgets (mass, power, data, thermal), and performance modelling.
  • •Support spacecraft commissioning and spacecraft anomaly investigation and resolution; contribute to studies, R&D, and bids as needed.

Key Requirements

  • •3+ years of experience in systems engineering within the space sector.
  • •Hands-on experience with small satellite programmes (Microsats, Cubesats or similar) across the full project lifecycle.
  • •Working knowledge of typical spacecraft subsystems (AOCS, Comms, EPS, Payloads, OBC/Software, OBDH).
  • •Experience defining, managing, and verifying system-level requirements and interfaces.
  • •Ability to obtain high level security clearance is essential.
Experience:3+ yearsSpace sectorSmall satellitesSpace missions
Skills:Technical coherenceStakeholder communicationSystems thinkingProblem-solving
Tech Stack:MicrosatsNanosatsCubeSatsAOCSCommsEPSPayloadsOBC/SoftwareOBDHECSSNASA

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Baseline Personnel Security StandardHigh level security clearance

Company Brief

BAE Systems
Multinational defence, security and aerospace company designing, manufacturing and supporting military and civilian systems including naval ships, submarines, aircraft, cyber solutions and electronic systems for governments and commercial customers.
Industry: Defense Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1999
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