Senior Electronics Engineer
Ref Number
B04\-07717
Professional Expertise
Laboratory Technical and Lab Support
Department
UCL BEAMS (B04\)
Location
Dorking
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£56,431\-£66,437
Contract Type
Fixed\-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
24\-Sept\-2026
About us
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The Department of Space and Climate Physics at UCL's Mullard Space Science Laboratory (MSSL) is the UK's largest university space research group and has an international reputation for excellence in space science and innovative space technologies. Located on its own campus in the beautiful Surrey Hills, surrounded by woodland, MSSL has been involved in scientific observations in space since its establishment in 1966\.
MSSL has participated in over 70 satellite missions with international partners including the European Space Agency (ESA), NASA, JAXA, as well as agencies in Russia, China and India, and has flown more than 230 rocket experiments. Our engineers and scientists work together to develop cutting\-edge instrumentation and technologies that support world\-leading space research.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment. The Department is family friendly and welcomes applications from candidates seeking flexible or part\-time working opportunities. We are proud of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, holding an Institute of Physics Juno Practitioner award and an Athena SWAN Bronze award in recognition of our work to advance equality and create a workplace where everyone can thrive.
About the role
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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Electronics Engineer (Systems Engineer) to join the Electronics Engineering Group at UCL's Mullard Space Science Laboratory (MSSL).
In this role, you will contribute to the development of innovative electronic systems and instrumentation for internationally significant space science missions. Working across the full project lifecycle, you will combine electronics engineering expertise with systems engineering responsibilities, supporting activities from requirements definition and system architecture through to integration, verification, testing and operational support.
You will work closely with scientists, engineers and project stakeholders to help deliver complex spaceflight hardware and support major programmes including Euclid, Habitable World Observatory and Solar\-C. The role offers the opportunity to influence system design, support critical testing activities and contribute to technologies that enable groundbreaking scientific discovery.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong technical and systems engineering experience who is looking to work at the forefront of space research within a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.
About you
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You will hold a degree in Electronic Engineering, or possess equivalent relevant experience, together with a strong background in the design, development and testing of electronic systems. You will be comfortable working across the full project lifecycle and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges.
You will bring excellent communication and organisational skills, a proactive approach to problem\-solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high\-quality outcomes. Experience of systems engineering activities, including requirements management and verification, would be advantageous, as would an interest in space, aerospace or other advanced engineering technologies.
We welcome applications from candidates with a range of electronics engineering backgrounds. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the essential and desirable criteria.
What we offer
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You'll have the opportunity to contribute to internationally recognised space science missions while benefiting from UCL's extensive rewards and benefits package, including:
- 41 days annual leave (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
- Eligibility to join the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee Assistance Programme (Staff Support Service)
- Discounted medical insurance
- Access to an on\-site swimming pool
- A collaborative and supportive working environment within a world\-leading space research laboratory
- Opportunities to work with international partners including ESA, NASA, JAXA and UKSA
- A family\-friendly department that welcomes applications from candidates seeking part\-time opportunities
- A strong commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, supported by staff networks and wellbeing initiatives
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI\+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our long\-term commitment and 'beacon' status in advancing gender equality. We are in the process of applying for an Institute of Physics Inclusion Award. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality\-diversity\-inclusion/
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