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# Space Systems Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Guildford, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.securityclearedjobs.com/external-redirect-registration?JobId=802082190&LinkSource=JobDetails

## About the Role

* 5+ years experience in systems engineering within the space sector;
 * Experience in the delivery of space technology and/or space mission concept studies or R&D projects;
 * Confidence in translating ambiguous, early-stage concepts into well-formed capability requirements;
 * Hands-on experience with satellite programmes preferably across the full project lifecycle;
 * Good knowledge of the space industry and existing space missions;
 * (Desirable) Defence or military operational experience utilising space assets and/or data to provide operational context to multi-domain activities.
 * (Desirable) Understanding of C5ISR principles and experience with military communication standards and systems;
 * Working knowledge of typical spacecraft subsystems (AOCS, Comms, EPS, Payloads, OBC/Software, OBDH);
 * Experience in defining, managing, and verifying system-level requirements;
 * Comfortable working in an Agile environment and ability to plan Sprint activities for yourself and team members;
 * Experience with industry standards and frameworks (e.g. ECSS, NASA, NAF)

## Description

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Systems Engineer with a focus on supporting projects involving multi-domain integration and future concept development.

In this role, you will support system of systems engineering for the development of multi-domain architecture concepts that integrate space systems with air, maritime, subsea and land assets.

You will identify future operational challenges and opportunities for cross domain capability enhancement and support the identification key technology enablers.

You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams and play a key role in ensuring technical coherence, system performance, and successful delivery of mission objectives.

Core duties include

 * Support or lead study and demonstration activities for multi-domain integration and future concept development;
 * Work with stakeholders to define functional, performance, and interoperability requirements.
 * Perform mission needs analysis, trade studies, and system architecture development;
 * Define, manage, and validate system-level requirements and interfaces;
 * Perform technology horizon scanning to determine feasibility and strategic impact (5-20 year outlook).
 * Use or help define modelling approaches for mission effectiveness and architecture trades:
 * Conduct functional analyses, budgets (mass, power, data, thermal), and performance modelling;
 * Mission concept development in support of studies, R&D activities and bids;
 * Support engagement with external industry for equipment and technology development;
 * Produce inputs for internal and customer reviews and present progress to internal stakeholder and external customers.


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