At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative space systems engineering projects and manage complex software solutions.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking international group in Space Engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, unique career opportunities, training, and flexible relocation support.
- Other info: Work with leading space organisations across Europe and enjoy a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the space industry while pushing boundaries and innovating.
- Qualifications: Experience with complex software systems and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come? We are currently seeking a Senior System Engineer to join our team in Bath, UK, contributing to the UK QKD programme while supporting new and prospective projects and related activities.
Tasks and activities
- Undertaking space systems engineering activities.
- Managing and delivering complex software and networking systems projects.
- Leading technical teams effectively.
- Managing Stakeholder relationships.
- Overseeing the development and writing of proposals, supporting sales in winning business.
Skills and experience
The following skills and experience are mandatory:
- Solid technical skills with experience working with complex software and networking systems.
- Ability to take technical leadership of a team of engineers.
- Capability to learn and understand complex systems.
- Good communications skills with clients, partner organisations, and colleagues, including senior leadership, working in an international environment.
- Sound knowledge of cyber security concepts and requirements.
- Occasional travel to customer, company or partner’s sites in the UK and Europe.
- Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:
- Satellite communications knowledge.
- Understanding of space system architectures and operations.
- Use of MBSE tools such as SysML for system design.
- Knowledge of operations of complex systems.
- Understanding of optical communication systems.
- Experience managing and writing proposals for commercial and institutional customers.
Why should you apply?
You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe. We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry. To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
Benefits include:
- Competitive remuneration packages.
- Unique career opportunities, including working in other countries.
- Access to training and development programmes.
- Flexible relocation support.
System Engineer employer: Starion
Join a pioneering company in Bath, UK, where your role as a Senior System Engineer will not only advance your career but also contribute to groundbreaking projects in Space Engineering. With a culture that fosters innovation and collaboration, you'll benefit from competitive remuneration, unique international career opportunities, and access to comprehensive training programmes, all while working alongside leading experts in the field.
