Space Systems Engineer

BAE Systems
Leeds
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)Experience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Stakeholder collaboration","Translating ambiguity","Agile planning","Technical coherence","Presentation"]

Support system-of-systems engineering for multi-domain architecture concepts that integrate space systems with air, maritime, subsea, and land assets. Lead or support studies and demonstrations for multi-domain integration and future concept development, define functional/performance/interoperability requirements, and perform mission needs analysis, trade studies, and system architecture development. Conduct technology horizon scanning with a 5–20 year outlook and produce mission effectiveness modelling, budgets, and progress updates for internal and external stakeholders.

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Space Systems Engineer

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Job Summary

Support system-of-systems engineering for multi-domain architecture concepts that integrate space systems with air, maritime, subsea, and land assets. Lead or support studies and demonstrations for multi-domain integration and future concept development, define functional/performance/interoperability requirements, and perform mission needs analysis, trade studies, and system architecture development. Conduct technology horizon scanning with a 5–20 year outlook and produce mission effectiveness modelling, budgets, and progress updates for internal and external stakeholders.
Location: Leeds
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support or lead study and demonstration activities for multi-domain integration and future concept development.
  • •Work with stakeholders to define functional, performance, and interoperability requirements.
  • •Perform mission needs analysis, trade studies, and system architecture development.
  • •Define, manage, and validate system-level requirements and interfaces.
  • •Conduct technology horizon scanning (5–20 year outlook) and use modelling approaches for mission effectiveness and architecture trades.

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years’ experience in systems engineering within the space sector.
  • •Experience delivering space technology and/or space mission concept studies or R&D projects.
  • •Ability to translate ambiguous, early-stage concepts into well-formed capability requirements.
  • •Hands-on experience with satellite programmes across the full project lifecycle (preferably).
  • •Good knowledge of the space industry and existing space missions.
Experience:5+ yearsSpaceSatellite
Skills:Stakeholder collaborationTranslating ambiguityAgile planningTechnical coherencePresentation
Tech Stack:ECSSNASANAFAgileC5ISRAOCSCommsEPSPayloadsOBCOBDHModellingTrade studiesMassPowerDataThermal budgets

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Baseline Personnel Security Standard

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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