Space Systems Engineer
Systems engineer in BAE Systems' Space business unit, working on small satellite missions (Microsats, Nanosats, CubeSats) across the full lifecycle: concept design, requirements, integration, verification, mission operations, and possible spacecraft anomaly resolution. Based hybrid (3 days/week) in Alton, Hampshire, UK; security clearance (SC) required.
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- Work setup
- Hybrid
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- Software engineering
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Must have
- Experience in systems engineering within the space sector
- Hands-on experience with small satellite programmes (Microsats, CubeSats or similar), preferably across the full project lifecycle
- Working knowledge of typical spacecraft subsystems (AOCS, Comms, EPS, Payloads, OBC/Software, OBDH)
- Willing and eligible to be submitted for UK security clearance (minimum SC)
Nice to have
- Experience in defining, managing, and verifying system-level requirements
- Experience with industry standards (ECSS, NASA, or equivalent)
- Experience interfacing with external clients and suppliers and reporting project progress to stakeholders
Full description
Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Alton
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Job Title: Systems Engineer (Space BU)
Location: Alton Hampshire (Hybrid 3days pw working)
Who we are
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space - there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Role Description
We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Systems Engineer with experience in space missions — ideally small satellites (Microsats, Nanosats, CubeSats).
In this role, you will contribute to the full lifecycle of space system development: from concept design and requirements definition, through integration, verification, and mission operations.
Support to the spacecraft operations team for spacecraft anomaly identification and resolution may also be required.
The Space Business unit is primarily located in Alton but hybrid working, from home or another BAE Systems site, may be acceptable and occasional travel will be required.
You must be willing and eligible to be submitted for security clearance (minimum SC).
Essential Requirements
- Experience in systems engineering within the space sector;
- Hands-on experience with small satellite programmes (Microsats, Cubesats or similar) preferably across the full project lifecycle;
- Working knowledge of typical spacecraft subsystems (AOCS, Comms, EPS, Payloads, OBC/Software, OBDH);
- You must be willing and eligible to be submitted for security clearance (minimum SC).
Desirable Requirements
- Experience in defining, managing, and verifying system-level requirements;
- Experience with industry standards (ECSS, NASA, or equivalent);
- Experience with interfacing to external clients and suppliers and reporting project progress to internal and external stakeholders;