Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer - Security Clearance Eligible - Oxfordshire UK (Hybrid)

Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer - Security Clearance Eligible - Oxfordshire UK (Hybrid)

Lynx is working with a leading space technology company is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer to join their dynamic and rapidly growing team at their state-of-the-art facility in Oxfordshire UK.

Responsibilities:

• Develop spacecraft mission and system design, including requirements derivation and CONOPS definition
• Perform mission analysis and modeling of spacecraft missions
• Trade-off and control platform systems budgets (mass, power, data, fuel)
• Produce mission-level test and verification plans, FMECA, FTA, and FDIR
• Perform rapid feasibility studies into different scenarios and architectures
• Assist with bid work, providing technical solutions and documentation
• Maintain configuration control of systems work and documentation
• Work with and guide a multi-disciplined team in the delivery of projects

Requirements:

• Right to Work in UK and Eligible for a Security Clearance application (Mandatory)
• Diploma, bachelor's, or master's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, or another relevant discipline
• At least 10+ years of commercial experience in a Systems Engineering role for satellite platform architecture
• Knowledge of the systems and project engineering lifecycle from requirements definition through to verification
• Experience in mission and systems architecture definition and CONOPS
• Good knowledge of various subsystems & engineering teams
• Experience in the development of systems engineering documentation
• Awareness of the AIT process: manufacture, assembly, functional and environmental testing
• Basic knowledge in areas such as debris removal, end-of-life, in-orbit maintenance or servicing

Offer:

• Competitive base salary up to £85,000
• Hybrid working available (Dependent on individual role requirements)
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented international team on cutting-edge technology
• Flexible working around core hours
• 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday per year
• Life insurance and long-term sick pay
• Private healthcare (taxable benefit)
• Relocation allowance (within the UK)
• Regular social events

If you are a senior engineer with hands-on experience working on spacecraft systems and can contribute to projects straight away, this is an excellent opportunity to join a pioneering company in the space industry.

Apply now to shape the future of space sustainability!