Systems Engineer - Satellite Technology

As a System Engineer, you will support the expansion and improvement of satellite sub-system capabilities by assisting in the development, testing and deployment of our satellite technology.

If you value diversity in projects, where you can touch upon different sizes and complexities (from actuator control systems, to optical communication devices), this role is for you!, * You will provide technical and people leadership to ensure delivery of agreed projects and priorities aligned with overall business objectives

• You will develop work breakdowns, prepare effort estimates, outline development schedules, and monitor progress against key milestones
• You will establish system architectures, define interfaces, and set performance targets for satellite component development
• You will translate customer needs into comprehensive engineering requirements covering design, verification, integration, and qualification of components and subsystems
• You will coordinate and oversee the work of a multi-disciplinary technical team, providing technical guidance
• You will participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and system-level testing campaigns.
• You will support planning and execution of integration, verification, and qualification activities.
• You will conduct trade-off analyses, system simulations, and technical assessments to support design decisions
• You will manage requirements and ensure traceability across the development lifecycle
• You will generate and maintain controlled documentation, such as NCRs, test plans, and interface control documents
• You will document and communicate system designs, processes, and results to internal and external stakeholders, At S[&]T we contribute to a safer life on earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. We oversee data from instruments to application, and apply our expertise within our software frameworks, information products and consultancy.

Our society relies on space and scientific instruments for climate change monitoring, navigation, defence and national security, and other crucial services we all use in our daily lives. These instruments produce an enormous quantity of complex data, and our goal is to unlock its value.

We have more than 20 years of experience working on instrument calibration, the creation of data quality monitoring tools, the development of real-time data processing frameworks, and the development of application-specific algorithms. With this, we help organisations, governments and industries to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision making. We focus on the following domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability, and High-Tech Consulting.

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience
• Experience in space systems or complex hardware development projects
• Proven track record of troubleshooting technical issues and strong understanding of systems engineering principles and the full product lifecycle
• Broad technical knowledge across multiple engineering areas, including electronics, software, mechanical design, AOCS, and optics
• Experience with requirements management
• Knowledge of environmental testing, qualification, and integration procedures for space hardware
• Strong technical writing, communication, and interpersonal abilities
• Demonstrated risk management capability and commercial awareness
• Strong timeline awareness and forward planning skills
• Ability to drive effective decision-making in a demanding, dynamic environment
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft software
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written

Skills Desired

• Familiarity with laser communications
• Experience within the space sector
• Previous experience working in small or medium-sized companies