Space Mission Systems Engineer

1w1 week ago

BAE Systems

Alton, US · Full-time · £60,000 – £60,000

About this role

Join BAE Systems as a Space Mission Systems Engineer and become part of a global colleague network pioneering defence, aerospace, and security solutions. You'll support system of systems engineering for multi-domain architecture concepts integrating space systems with air, maritime, subsea, and land assets. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical coherence, system performance, and mission objectives.

Identify future operational challenges and opportunities for cross-domain capability enhancement while supporting key technology enablers. Perform mission needs analysis, trade studies, system architecture development, and technology horizon scanning for 5–20 year outlooks. Conduct functional analyses, budgets for mass, power, data, thermal, and performance modelling.

The Space Business Unit comprises ~150 people passionate about space, with a hub in Alton featuring spacecraft assembly, test facilities, and operations centre. Engage with external industry for equipment and technology development. Collaborate across locations like Christchurch, Broad Oak, Frimley, and Warton.

Deliver advanced technology-led solutions shaping a safer future for all. From ocean depths to far reaches of space, there's no limit to your career impact at BAE Systems. Range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements available.

Requirements

Demonstrable experience in systems engineering within the space sector and delivery of space technology and/or space mission concept studies or R&D projects
Confidence in translating ambiguous, early-stage concepts into well-formed capability requirements
Working knowledge of typical spacecraft subsystems (AOCS, Comms, EPS, Payloads, OBC/Software, OBDH) and hands-on experience with satellite programmes across full project lifecycle
Experience with industry standards and frameworks (e.g. ECSS, NASA, NAF)
Defence or military operational experience utilising space assets and/or data for multi-domain activities and understanding of C5ISR systems desirable

Responsibilities

Support or lead study and demonstration activities for future space mission concept development and multi-domain integration
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)
Conduct functional analyses, budgets (mass, power, data, thermal), and performance modelling
Support engagement with external industry for equipment and technology development

Benefits

Range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Part of global colleague network delivering advanced defence, aerospace, and security solutions
Work in spacecraft assembly, test facilities, and operations centre