[ref. k20228221] Senior Systems Engineer - MTP - Holt Recruitment

This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative space missions, playing a key role in mission design, spacecraft system development, and technical leadership.

About the Role: As a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer, you will lead key aspects of mission architecture, system design, and verification processes, working on next-generation satellite platforms. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define mechanical, thermal, and propulsion system requirements, ensuring mission success.

This role is ideal for an experienced systems engineer with hands-on experience in spacecraft development, looking to mentor engineers, drive technical decisions, and contribute to groundbreaking space missions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop spacecraft mission and system designs, including requirements derivation.
• Lead validation and verification of mechanical, propulsion, and thermal subsystems.
• Perform mission analysis and spacecraft modelling to support design trade-offs.
• Manage satellite platform budgets, including mass and power constraints.
• Support the production of test and verification plans for system validation.
• Conduct feasibility studies for different satellite architectures.
• Assist with bid work, providing technical solutions and documentation.
• Maintain configuration control over system designs and documentation.
• Guide a multi-disciplinary engineering team in the delivery of spacecraft projects.

Essential Skills:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of commercial experience in a systems engineering role for satellite platforms.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, spacecraft constraints, and environmental testing.
• Experience in defining mechanical, thermal, and propulsion subsystem requirements.
• Knowledge of the full satellite project lifecycle, including review gates such as SRR, PDR, and CDR.
• Familiarity with key spacecraft subsystems, including GNC, C&DH, EPS, propulsion, communications, and ground segment operations.
• Experience in developing systems engineering documentation, including CONOPS, DDVP, ICDs, FMECA, and verification plans.
• Understanding of AIT Assembly, Integration, and Test processes, including manufacture, functional testing, and environmental testing.
• Awareness of space sustainability concepts, including debris removal and in-orbit servicing.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in project management, procurement, bid support, or manufacturing.
• Proficiency in engineering and modelling tools e.g., ModelSim, MATLAB, STK and scripting languages such as Python.
• Knowledge of space regulations, licensing, and policy frameworks related to space sustainability.
• Familiarity with missions related to debris removal, in-orbit servicing, or autonomous spacecraft operations.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Work with a highly talented, international team on cutting-edge space missions.
• Hybrid working and flexible schedule options.
• Private healthcare, life insurance, and relocation support.
• Access to state-of-the-art office and cleanroom facilities.
• Regular social events and career development opportunities.

If you are a highly skilled spacecraft systems engineer looking to lead impactful space missions, apply today or contact Holt Executive for more details