Systems Engineer

Overview:

Joining the Systems Engineering Team of a key client in the UK, the Systems Engineer is responsible for delivering space missions from concept through to launch, commissioning, and in\-orbit operations.
Working within the Systems Engineering team, the role provides end\-to\-end involvement across missions spanning LEO, GEO, and beyond, ensuring the delivery of robust, high\-quality system solutions through effective coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities:

• Act as Systems Engineer or Technical Lead across the full mission lifecycle, from early concept through to operations


• Perform mission and system design activities, including space and ground segments


• Capture, analyse, and manage system requirements, ensuring alignment with mission objectives


• Conduct system\-level analysis, including trade studies, sensitivity analysis, and performance assessments


• Support development of concepts of operations and mission architectures


• Lead and contribute to customer\-facing meetings, technical reviews, and project presentations


• Produce high\-quality technical documentation and reports


• Support bids, proposals, and technical studies, ensuring delivery to cost, schedule, and performance requirements

Qualifications:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline

Essential skills:

• Strong systems engineering capability across complex engineering programmes


• Solid understanding of requirements management and verification processes


• Knowledge of system\-level design covering both space and ground segments


• Analytical capability, including experience with tools such as STK, MATLAB, or equivalent


• Familiarity with orbit analysis, RF link analysis, and system performance budgets


• Understanding of FMECA and FDIR principles


• Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills


• Ability to work effectively under pressure and within multidisciplinary teams


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Desired skills:

• Experience with project planning tools such as MS Project


• Knowledge of satellite applications (e.g., Earth observation, communications, science)


• Familiarity with environmental testing (e.g., vibration, thermal vacuum)


• Understanding of spacecraft assembly, integration, and test processes

Experience:

• Proven experience working as a Systems Engineer within the space industry


• Experience contributing to or leading space mission design activities


• Track record of working with system and subsystem design across space and ground segments


• Experience in requirements definition, analysis, and verification


• Exposure to spacecraft testing, commissioning, or operational phases

What do I need before I apply:

• This role requires on\-site customer support 5 days per week in the Guildford area.

Benefits:

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges


• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects


• Expleo Academy \- enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses


• Competitive company benefits


• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo


• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

+ Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
+ Communicating and promoting vacancies
+ Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
+ Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
+ Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

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