Electronic Engineer – Space

Who are you?

As an Electronics Engineer, you will have experience designing, developing, building, and testing electronic systems.

We are seeking someone who is willing to flex their priorities to support others where necessary and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. It will require someone who takes pride in their work and can present a professional face to clients, suppliers, and partners. You will share new and useful ideas, and when faced with an immediate opportunity, you will seek ways to tackle it first before asking for help.

Experience in most of the following areas is required:

1. Educated to at least degree-level or equivalent in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
2. Experience of writing/following technical procedures.
3. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
4. Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously.
5. Calm and professional approach to work.
6. Programming experience (e.g., Python, Java, C/C++) is an advantage.

What will you be doing here?

Your role will include working on a range of activities from technical studies, detailed design, development, and testing through to wider spacecraft support. You will get involved in work that will be critical to the success of our products and company.

You will be comfortable working as part of a team to deliver projects to a variety of customers including institutional, academic, and commercial organizations.

You will work closely with our engineers and will be involved in and responsible for supporting:

1. Design, development, prototyping, build, and test of electronic devices and systems from initial requirements (technical and non-technical) through to launch and in-orbit operations.
2. Detailed design activities including schematic production; selection and procurement of relevant components and assemblies to support design and development activities.
3. Definition and management of avionics subsystem/unit interfaces.
4. Provision of technical inputs into the definition of spacecraft test and flight harnesses and required test support equipment.

Why BAE Systems?

BAE Systems acquired In-Space Missions in 2021, and the two organizations have teamed to advance our space ambition by bringing all our space activities under a new, integrated business unit and leadership team focused on designing, building, and operating world-class space missions for global customers.

The new Space business unit now comprises about 200 staff across 3 sites at Alton, Guildford, and Great Baddow. BAE Systems is committed to investing in Space to deliver new-space small satellite systems and space data products combined with the security and resilience of BAE Systems expertise in telemetry tracking and command processors, waveforms, electronics, antennas, and digital signal processing and analytics.

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds including those that are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, or an anxiety disorder that may affect your performance in certain assessment types), please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organization.

All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

What can we offer you?

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, 10% Non-Contributory Pension with the option for additional salary sacrifice, free onsite parking, access to BAE Share Incentive Plan, Income protection, and 3 x salary life assurance policy.
• Work / Life Balance: 37.5 hour week, hybrid working options, flexible working around core hours, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Personal Development: Personalized development plan along with access to BAE’s E-learning courses.
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Scheme with AXA Healthcare (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), travel insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, eye tests.