Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Location: London

We’re working with a growing space engineering organisation delivering complex spacecraft missions across commercial and institutional programmes.

They’re looking for a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer to lead mission definition, system architecture, and verification across the full spacecraft lifecycle from concept through to integration and validation.

The Role

• Define mission CONOPS and derive system requirements
• Lead mission analysis and spacecraft modelling
• Manage system budgets (mass, power, data, fuel)
• Deliver mission-level V&V including FMECA, FTA, FDIR
• Support feasibility studies and bid activities
• Coordinate across subsystem teams (GNC, propulsion, comms, software)
• Support integration and test activities

What You’ll Need

• Degree in Aerospace/Systems Engineering (or similar)
• 5+ years’ space industry experience
• Strong background in system architecture and full project lifecycle
• Experience with spacecraft subsystems and mission-level V&V
• Understanding of AIT and end-of-life/debris considerations