Systems Engineer - Space
Core
Perform mission analysis and system design for satellite constellations, developing models, tools, and trade studies to support programme development from concept to flight.
Role type
Senior Systems Engineer (Satellite Constellation Design)
Builds
Mission analysis models, system design tools, and trade study results for satellite constellations.
Domain
Aerospace engineering, satellite systems, orbit mechanics, defence technology.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
orbit mechanics, mission analysis, spacecraft systems engineering, subsystem design (AOCS/GNC, propulsion, power, thermal, TT&C/RF), production-grade software development, Python, Rust or C++, linear algebra, numerical methods.
Preferred skills
convex and mixed-integer optimisation, model-based systems engineering (SysML, Capella), digital twin, machine learning for engineering, Earth observation/SAR/ISR experience, ECSS standards.
Technologies
GMAT, FreeFlyer, STK, Orekit, Python, Rust, C++.
Responsibilities
Run mission analysis for orbit selection, revisit, coverage, launch, and disposal; own requirements flowdown and system budgets (mass, power, link); build and maintain analysis tooling to production standards; act as technical expert for satellite subsystems; drive trade studies across subsystems and segments; present results to internal teams, partners, and customers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with deep technical expertise.