Mission Systems Engineer based Stevenage salary TBA with the successful applicant
Qualifications and Skills needed by applicants (25.35)
Candidates should have a University degree in Physics or Spacecraft Engineering (minimum Upper Second class honours), and several years experience at industry or postgraduate level in Earth Observation (a Ph.D. or M.Sc. is desirable) and Space Engineering Systems design.
A good understanding of Earth Observation applications and instrumentation is required, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with spacecraft and space systems engineers.
Experience in proposal writing and of working in a commercial environment would be an advantage. Excellent analytical and presentation skills (written and oral) are also needed, as well as practical experience and the ability to think at conceptual / systems level. A demonstrated ability to work in (and lead) a small team is required, as well as good customer interaction ability. Others skills required include: highly organised and motivated, able to work under pressure, and the need to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.Outline Job Profile:
Role is based in the (Earth Observation, Navigation and Science) Mission Systems team in undertaking the design and analysis of space-borne missions and systems, primarily for Earth Observation (EO) missions, systems and instrumentation. The role will involve working on a range of activities including mission analysis and design, satellite system analysis and design, and / or instrumentation development. Typical EO programmes of interest include Earth Explorer, GMES and EUMETSAT. The successful candidate will be required to take a leading role in proposals and in the subsequent development of overall mission/systems design in feasibility studies, including the development of mission concepts and architectures. The candidate should be able to identify potential innovative technical approaches, whilst maintaining a balance with preferred customer solutions. The work may include mathematical modelling, theoretical physics analysis, generation of design requirements, design trade-offs and analysis, and performance analysis. | 
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