Senior Systems Engineer in Oxford

Location: Oxford
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: Holt Recruitment
Job Hours: Full-time

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Holt Executive are currently partnered with a global leader in Space and Satellite sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology innovator who are making hugely positive contributions to the growing problem of orbital space debris.They require a Senior Systems Engineer to be responsible for taking the lead on certain aspects of project work as well as mentoring other members of the team. The successful appointee will be a Senior Engineer with hands-on experience working on spacecraft systems, at a level where he/she can come in and start contributing to projects straight away.The company offer hybrid working and flexible hours, and you will join a team of highly talented engineers working on cutting edge technology, in their office and cleanroom facility in Oxford.Responsibilities for the Senior Systems Engineer:Development of spacecraft mission and system design including requirements derivation and CONOPS definition.Performing mission analysis and modelling of spacecraft missions.Trade-off and control platform systems budgets e.g. mass, power, data, fuel.Production of mission-level test and verification plans.Production of mission-level FMECA, FTA and FDIR.Skills & Experience required by the Senior Systems Engineer:Right to work in the UK and eligible for a Security Clearance application (Mandatory).Diploma; bachelor or master’s degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering or another relevant discipline.At least 10+ years of commercial experience in a Systems Engineering role for satellite platform architecture.Knowledge of the systems and project engineering lifecycle from requirements definition through to verification, including experience of leading or planning for project review gates in satellite engineering e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.Experience in mission and systems architecture definition and CONOPS, especially understanding of both space and ground segment interaction. Benefits:Competitive base salaryOpportunity to work with a highly talented international team working on cutting edge technologyFlexible working around core hoursHybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements)25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank HolidayLife insurance and long-term sick payPrivate healthcare (taxable benefit) If your skills and experience match this Senior Systems Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to (url removed)

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