Space Systems Engineer
Hackajob Ltd ·
hackajob is partnering directly with BAE Systems Digital Intelligence to hire for this role. Location(s): UK, Europe 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 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.
Essential Requirements 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 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.
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