Spacecraft Systems Engineer - Systems Analysis

Holt Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

About the Role
Holt Executive is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer with expertise in Systems Analysis to join a pioneering space technology team based in Harwell.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative missions, working on the design, analysis, and development of advanced spacecraft systems.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping mission architecture, driving system-level design, and providing technical leadership throughout the entire project lifecycle from initial concept through launch and in-orbit operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead system-level trade studies and analyses to optimize spacecraft architecture and mission performance.
2. Develop and maintain system budgets (mass, power, data) and requirements documentation.
3. Prepare and review subsystem requirements to support procurement and integration.
4. Adapt and refine system designs in response to mission evolution, collaborating closely with subsystem leads and external partners.
5. Conduct Failure Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) reviews and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
6. Produce and maintain key system documents, including CONOPS, V&V plans, and system test plans.
7. Present technical findings to internal and external stakeholders, supporting bids and early-stage mission development.
8. Support Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) activities, launch campaigns, and in-orbit commissioning.
9. Provide technical support to operations teams during critical mission phases.

Skills & Experience Required

1. Degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related STEM field; advanced degree desirable.
2. Demonstrable experience in spacecraft systems engineering, ideally across the full mission lifecycle.
3. Strong analytical skills and experience with systems engineering methodologies (requirements analysis, verification, and validation).
4. Proficiency with simulation and modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, STK) and requirements management platforms (e.g., JAMA, DOORS).
5. Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and with external partners.
6. Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
7. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Why Join?

1. Be part of a collaborative, diverse, and forward-thinking team working on groundbreaking space missions.
2. Influence mission-critical decisions and see your work delivered from concept to orbit.
3. Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a thriving sector.

How to Apply
If you are passionate about space systems engineering and want to make a real impact on the future of space technology, apply now to join Holt Executive's client in Harwell.

Please note: This position is offered by Holt Executive on behalf of a leading space industry client.

Further details will be provided during the recruitment process.