Senior Systems Engineer
Added 31 Jul · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£52,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2126 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £52,400, and AAC Clyde Space is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers, Leads projects and manages technical scope). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
The Senior Systems Engineer plays a leading role in the design, integration and delivery of AAC Clyde Space’s spacecraft platforms and missions.
They apply systems thinking and technical leadership to translate mission objectives into coherent, robust and verifiable system solutions. Working across engineering disciplines, a Senior Systems Engineer takes ownership of significant technical scopes and ensures consistency across requirements, architecture, interfaces, analysis, verification, AIT and operations.
The role requires the ability to lead complex technical activities, resolve cross-disciplinary issues and guide teams towards well-reasoned decisions where requirements, evidence or constraints may be incomplete. The Senior Systems Engineer balances performance, cost, schedule and risk while maintaining the technical integrity of the spacecraft and mission.
They will act as Technical Lead for spacecraft projects or major work packages, providing technical direction to multidisciplinary teams and acting as a key technical interface with customers, suppliers, project management and senior stakeholders. They will also mentor other engineers and contribute to the continued development of systems engineering capability within AAC Clyde Space.
Key Responsibilities
They apply systems thinking and technical leadership to translate mission objectives into coherent, robust and verifiable system solutions. Working across engineering disciplines, a Senior Systems Engineer takes ownership of significant technical scopes and ensures consistency across requirements, architecture, interfaces, analysis, verification, AIT and operations.
The role requires the ability to lead complex technical activities, resolve cross-disciplinary issues and guide teams towards well-reasoned decisions where requirements, evidence or constraints may be incomplete. The Senior Systems Engineer balances performance, cost, schedule and risk while maintaining the technical integrity of the spacecraft and mission.
They will act as Technical Lead for spacecraft projects or major work packages, providing technical direction to multidisciplinary teams and acting as a key technical interface with customers, suppliers, project management and senior stakeholders. They will also mentor other engineers and contribute to the continued development of systems engineering capability within AAC Clyde Space.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Technical Lead for spacecraft projects or major technical work packages where required, taking ownership of technical coherence, engineering quality and delivery.
- Define and manage spacecraft and mission architectures, including CONOPS, product breakdown structures and power, data, communications, grounding and operational architectures.
- Lead the definition, negotiation and management of system and mission requirements, ensuring appropriate traceability, verification and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintain consistency across requirements, architecture, interfaces, system budgets, verification, AIT and operations.
- Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in engineering, physics or another applicable technical discipline.
- Experience in the space, aerospace or another high-reliability engineering domain.
AAC Clyde Space provides small satellite technologies and services that help governments, businesses and institutions access high-quality data from space. Covering satellite components, mission services and space-based data delivery, the company offers end-to-end solutions that turn space-based intelligence into real-world impact. Applications include weather monitoring, maritime safety, security and defence, agriculture and forestry.
AAC Clyde Space is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, with operations also in the UK, Netherlands, South Africa and the USA. The company’s shares are traded on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in Stockholm (Ticker: AAC) and on the US OTCQX Market (OTCQX: ACCMF). Some of our clients include Horizon Technologies, Orbcomm, OHB Sweden, Intuitive Machines, Clearspace, Astroscale, the United States Airforce Academy, UK Space Agency, Swedish National Space Agency, European Space Agency and NASA.
Data Protection Policy
As part of our recruitment process, we collect and process personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use this data.
Right to Work
AAC Clyde Space has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to live and work in the EU or the country in which they plan to work. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to AAC Clyde Space verifying that you are eligible to work in that country before you start work.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We aim to create a positive recruitment and selection experience across every part of our business. The company is committed to handling applications to a consistently high standard and all candidates with dignity and respect. Those involved in the recruitment and selection process will act with integrity, objectivity and professionalism. We are committed to equal opportunities for all and to have diversity reflecte
d within our global workforce. We believe its diversity and inclusion will allow for greater creativity and innovation to help AAC Clyde Space Group deliver the vision to help improve life on earth.
Openness to Flexible Working
We recognise work-life balance is important so we are open to discussions around flexible working, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. If you would like to know more, please ask the Hiring Manager during any recruitment process that you may be involved in.
Openness to Flexible Working
We recognise work-life balance is important so we are open to discussions around flexible working, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. If you would like to know more, please ask the Hiring Manager during any recruitment process that you may be involved in.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with AAC Clyde Space, so check their own site for the current details.
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The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2126 going rate of £52,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.