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
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Perform mission and system design activities, including space and ground segments
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Capture, analyse, and manage system requirements, ensuring alignment with mission objectives
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Conduct system-level analysis, including trade studies, sensitivity analysis, and performance assessments
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Support development of concepts of operations and mission architectures
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Lead and contribute to customer-facing meetings, technical reviews, and project presentations
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Produce high-quality technical documentation and reports
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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
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Solid understanding of requirements management and verification processes
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Knowledge of system-level design covering both space and ground segments
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Analytical capability, including experience with tools such as STK, MATLAB, or equivalent
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Familiarity with orbit analysis, RF link analysis, and system performance budgets
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Understanding of FMECA and FDIR principles
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Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills
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Ability to work effectively under pressure and within multidisciplinary teams
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Desired skills:
- Experience with project planning tools such as MS Project
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Knowledge of satellite applications (e.g., Earth observation, communications, science)
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Familiarity with environmental testing (e.g., vibration, thermal vacuum)
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Understanding of spacecraft assembly, integration, and test processes
Experience:
- Proven experience working as a Systems Engineer within the space industry
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Experience contributing to or leading space mission design activities
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Track record of working with system and subsystem design across space and ground segments
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Experience in requirements definition, analysis, and verification
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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
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We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
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Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
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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
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Communicating and promoting vacancies
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Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
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Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
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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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