Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer Spacecraft Systems · Oxfordshire UK,

Lynx is working with an innovative space technology company to recruit for a an experienced and motivated Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer to join the dynamic and rapidly growing team at our state-of-the-art facility in Oxford, UK.

Responsibilities:

• Develop spacecraft mission and system design, including requirements derivation and CONOPS definition
• Perform mission analysis and modeling of spacecraft missions
• Manage platform systems budgets (mass, power, data, fuel)
• Produce mission-level test, verification plans, FMECA, FTA, and FDIR
• Conduct 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
• Guide a multi-disciplined team in project delivery

Requirements:

• Diploma, bachelor's, or master's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, or relevant discipline
• 10+ years of experience in Systems Engineering for satellite platform architecture
• Knowledge of systems and project engineering lifecycle, including leading project review gates
• Experience in mission and systems architecture definition and CONOPS
• Good knowledge of subsystems & engineering teams (GNC, astrodynamics, C&DH, EPS, RCS, COM, software, ground segment & operations)
• Experience developing systems engineering documentation
• Awareness of the AIT process (manufacture, assembly, functional and environmental testing)
• Basic knowledge of debris removal, end-of-life, in-orbit maintenance or servicing

Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £85,000
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days) + 8 bank holidays per year
• Life insurance, long term sick pay, and private healthcare
• Relocation allowance and visa sponsorship
• Regular social events

If you are a senior engineer with hands-on experience working on spacecraft systems and can contribute to projects immediately, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join in shaping solutions for a sustainable future in space!