Space Systems Engineer

Salary: £90,000 - 90,000 per year

Requirements:

• We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Systems Engineer with experience in space missions, ideally small satellites such as Microsats, Nanosats, or CubeSats.
• We require experience in systems engineering within the space sector.
• We require hands-on experience with small satellite programmes, preferably across the full project lifecycle.
• We require working knowledge of typical spacecraft subsystems, including AOCS, Comms, EPS, Payloads, OBC/Software, and OBDH.
• You must be willing and eligible to be submitted for security clearance, minimum SC.
• Desirable: experience in defining, managing, and verifying system-level requirements.
• Desirable: experience with industry standards such as ECSS, NASA, or equivalent.
• Desirable: experience interfacing with external clients and suppliers and reporting project progress to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• We will have you contribute to the full lifecycle of space system development, from concept design and requirements definition through integration, verification, and mission operations.
• We may ask you to support the spacecraft operations team with spacecraft anomaly identification and resolution.
• You will work within our Space Business unit, primarily based in Alton, with hybrid working from home or another BAE Systems site where acceptable.
• Occasional travel will be required.

Technologies:

• Support
• Security
• Network

More:

We are BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, home to 4,500 digital, cyber, and intelligence experts working collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect, and understand complex data so governments, nation states, armed forces, and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in demanding environments. This Systems Engineer role is based in Alton, Hampshire with hybrid working, typically three days per week onsite, and occasional travel. We offer a purpose-driven career with lifelong learning, meaningful work, tailored rewards, support for financial and personal wellbeing, and a balanced lifestyle. We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and flexible hybrid working, creating a supportive culture where our people can belong and thrive.

last updated 34 week of 2026