Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer Oxfordshire | Full-Time | Competitive Salary We’re working with a growing space engineering organisation delivering complex spacecraft missions across commercial and institutional programmes. They’re looking for a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer to lead mission definition, system architecture, and verification across the full spacecraft lifecycle from concept through to integration and validation. The Role Define mission CONOPS and derive system requirements Lead mission analysis and spacecraft modelling Manage system budgets (mass, power, data, fuel) Deliver mission-level V&V including FMECA, FTA, FDIR Support feasibility studies and bid activities Coordinate across subsystem teams (GNC, propulsion, comms, software) Support integration and test activities What You’ll Need Degree in Aerospace/Systems Engineering (or similar) 5+ years’ space industry experience Strong background in system architecture and full project lifecycle Experience with spacecraft subsystems and mission-level V&V Understanding of AIT and end-of-life/debris considerations