IT Security Manager Must be able to obtain SC Clearance Responsible For We are seeking an experienced, hands on IT Security Manager to lead a small in house team responsible for strengthening and maintaining the organisation's cyber security posture across all IT systems, services and infrastructure. You will manage the implementation of security controls, ensure compliance with industry and governance standards and best practice, oversee risk management activities, and support the secure operation of cloud, network and application environments. This role is well suited to a seasoned IT Security Engineer with strong practical experience who is ready to progress into a managerial position. Key Purpose of Job To act as a trusted advisor to IT leadership and technical teams, providing strategic direction, technical expertise and operational oversight to protect the organisation's data, systems and users. The role combines technical leadership with day to day operational management, covering all aspects of IT security. It also requires driving continuous improvement through regular risk assessments and proactive mitigation activities. Key Tasks Lead, mentor, and support a small cybersecurity and infrastructure security team, fostering a collaborative and high performing environment. Assist with the creation, management, and tracking of the IT security budget, ensuring effective prioritisation of security investments and resources. Provide practical technical leadership and remain hands on in operational security activities where required. Develop team capability through coaching, knowledge sharing, training, and process improvement initiatives. Develop, maintain, and execute the organisation's IT security strategy, policies, and standards. Help establish and mature team procedures, standards, documentation, and operational best practices. Act as a senior escalation point for complex security and infrastructure security issues. Ensure alignment with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR), as well as shareholder directives. Advise senior stakeholders on cyber threats, emerging risks, and security investment priorities. Oversee day to day security operations including monitoring, threat response, vulnerability management, and incident handling. Ensure the organisation's SIEM, EDR, firewalls and other security tools are well configured and maintained. Work closely with infrastructure, engineering, and operational teams to embed security best practices into technical solutions and processes. Manage relationships with managed security service providers and other security vendors. Ensure secure configuration and monitoring of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and hybrid infrastructure. Review and approve changes to networks, systems and architecture from a security perspective. Promote secure development practices across software engineering teams. Oversee vulnerability remediation and work closely with developers to resolve identified risks. Conduct regular risk assessments and ensure appropriate risk treatment plans are in place. Maintain relationships and good working practises with the wider Protective Security team. Manage relationships with business teams to understand their workflows and identify areas where security can be embedded. Create and implement security protocols and guidelines tailored to their business processes. Ensure all projects identify and address security requirements and follow Secure by Design principles. Oversee cyber security audits, compliance initiatives and certification efforts. Maintain security documentation, registers and evidence repositories for audit readiness. Lead the response to cyber incidents and coordinate with technical teams to contain and remediate threats. Ensure good threat intelligence sources for the latest security threats and mitigation strategies. Maintain and continuously improve incident response playbooks, disaster recovery plans and continuity strategies. Deliver lessons learned reviews and drive improvements to prevent recurrence. Deliver security awareness training and foster a strong security culture across the organisation. Provide security guidance to IT teams, project managers and senior leadership teams. Communicate technical risks in clear, business friendly language. PERSON SPECIFICATION (essential requirements) Qualifications Degree in Computing or equivalent. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC, CEH, or similar (desirable). Cloud security certifications such as AZ 500 or AWS Security Specialty (desirable). Experience Proven experience in an IT security leadership or management role. Strong background in cyber security operations, cloud security and enterprise IT systems. Hands on experience with security tools such as SIEM (Splunk), EDR, vulnerability scanners and cloud security platforms. Experience with ISO 27001 compliance. Experience in Risk Management. Knowledge & Skills Cloud security (Azure/AWS). Identity & access management, MFA, RBAC, PAM. Network and endpoint security. Threat detection, incident response and vulnerability management. Secure development and DevSecOps principles. Knowledge of Splunk ES would be an advantage. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non technical teams. Analytical thinking and a pragmatic approach to balancing risk with business needs.
28/06/2026
Full time
IT Security Manager Must be able to obtain SC Clearance Responsible For We are seeking an experienced, hands on IT Security Manager to lead a small in house team responsible for strengthening and maintaining the organisation's cyber security posture across all IT systems, services and infrastructure. You will manage the implementation of security controls, ensure compliance with industry and governance standards and best practice, oversee risk management activities, and support the secure operation of cloud, network and application environments. This role is well suited to a seasoned IT Security Engineer with strong practical experience who is ready to progress into a managerial position. Key Purpose of Job To act as a trusted advisor to IT leadership and technical teams, providing strategic direction, technical expertise and operational oversight to protect the organisation's data, systems and users. The role combines technical leadership with day to day operational management, covering all aspects of IT security. It also requires driving continuous improvement through regular risk assessments and proactive mitigation activities. Key Tasks Lead, mentor, and support a small cybersecurity and infrastructure security team, fostering a collaborative and high performing environment. Assist with the creation, management, and tracking of the IT security budget, ensuring effective prioritisation of security investments and resources. Provide practical technical leadership and remain hands on in operational security activities where required. Develop team capability through coaching, knowledge sharing, training, and process improvement initiatives. Develop, maintain, and execute the organisation's IT security strategy, policies, and standards. Help establish and mature team procedures, standards, documentation, and operational best practices. Act as a senior escalation point for complex security and infrastructure security issues. Ensure alignment with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR), as well as shareholder directives. Advise senior stakeholders on cyber threats, emerging risks, and security investment priorities. Oversee day to day security operations including monitoring, threat response, vulnerability management, and incident handling. Ensure the organisation's SIEM, EDR, firewalls and other security tools are well configured and maintained. Work closely with infrastructure, engineering, and operational teams to embed security best practices into technical solutions and processes. Manage relationships with managed security service providers and other security vendors. Ensure secure configuration and monitoring of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and hybrid infrastructure. Review and approve changes to networks, systems and architecture from a security perspective. Promote secure development practices across software engineering teams. Oversee vulnerability remediation and work closely with developers to resolve identified risks. Conduct regular risk assessments and ensure appropriate risk treatment plans are in place. Maintain relationships and good working practises with the wider Protective Security team. Manage relationships with business teams to understand their workflows and identify areas where security can be embedded. Create and implement security protocols and guidelines tailored to their business processes. Ensure all projects identify and address security requirements and follow Secure by Design principles. Oversee cyber security audits, compliance initiatives and certification efforts. Maintain security documentation, registers and evidence repositories for audit readiness. Lead the response to cyber incidents and coordinate with technical teams to contain and remediate threats. Ensure good threat intelligence sources for the latest security threats and mitigation strategies. Maintain and continuously improve incident response playbooks, disaster recovery plans and continuity strategies. Deliver lessons learned reviews and drive improvements to prevent recurrence. Deliver security awareness training and foster a strong security culture across the organisation. Provide security guidance to IT teams, project managers and senior leadership teams. Communicate technical risks in clear, business friendly language. PERSON SPECIFICATION (essential requirements) Qualifications Degree in Computing or equivalent. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC, CEH, or similar (desirable). Cloud security certifications such as AZ 500 or AWS Security Specialty (desirable). Experience Proven experience in an IT security leadership or management role. Strong background in cyber security operations, cloud security and enterprise IT systems. Hands on experience with security tools such as SIEM (Splunk), EDR, vulnerability scanners and cloud security platforms. Experience with ISO 27001 compliance. Experience in Risk Management. Knowledge & Skills Cloud security (Azure/AWS). Identity & access management, MFA, RBAC, PAM. Network and endpoint security. Threat detection, incident response and vulnerability management. Secure development and DevSecOps principles. Knowledge of Splunk ES would be an advantage. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non technical teams. Analytical thinking and a pragmatic approach to balancing risk with business needs.
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. is seeking an experienced IT Security Manager in Guildford to lead a team responsible for enhancing the organisation's cyber security across all IT systems. The role combines technical leadership with oversight of security operations and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong hands-on background in cyber security and cloud technologies, alongside experience in managing security frameworks like ISO 27001. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to advise on security investments and best practices.
28/06/2026
Full time
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. is seeking an experienced IT Security Manager in Guildford to lead a team responsible for enhancing the organisation's cyber security across all IT systems. The role combines technical leadership with oversight of security operations and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong hands-on background in cyber security and cloud technologies, alongside experience in managing security frameworks like ISO 27001. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to advise on security investments and best practices.
POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEER, Job Ref: 2132 An exciting opportunity to make a difference within the industry delivering highly innovative power solutions for spacecraft missions. This role involves responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, development, verification and delivery of power system and energy conversion solutions into different missions, including power subsystem lead responsibility for those missions. Engineers at SSTL have involvement on missions right from concept through to launch, commissioning and operational life; a true cradle to grave experience giving you the chance to see your work in Space in a rapid timescale. Key Tasks Primary role will be the Power System Engineer in Space Projects, working in a team supporting Senior Power System Engineers to deliver flight modules to spacecraft and support their integration and testing at spacecraft level. Typical duties include: Managing and updating module documentation including procedures, reports, interface documents and drawings Ensuring that module test equipment is operating normally Fault finding on flight modules as necessary Overseeing the testing of flight modules Preparing reviews of all test documentation Reviewing module build documentation Configuration and updating of ATE to suit the requirements of current modules Delivery of tested flight modules to the spacecraft Assembly, Integration and Test team on time In conjunction with Senior Engineers carrying out qualification testing on new and revised module designs Support to product development and new designs for future missions Providing support for spacecraft level Thermal Vacuum testing Previous Experience At least 1 year proven Power System Engineering experience in a systems / power electronics role, ideally in the Space or Aerospace Industries though equivalent experience with complex electronic systems will be considered In depth understanding of analogue and power electronics testing and fault finding Familiarity with typical Power System Equipment in a spacecraft including: Battery Charge/Discharge Regulators, Power Distribution Modules, Relay/Activation Modules, Drive Electronics for motors/mechanism, DC DC converters (range from 5W 3kW), Heater Control Boards, Batteries and Solar Panels Hands on experience in fault finding during development of power electronics/analogue products Good presentation and discussion skills of technical material to/with a technical audience Recent experience with schematic capture and simulation software (e.g. MentorGraphics, OrCAD PSPICE, etc.) Recent experience with scripting languages such as Python, ideally in a hardware/ATE control environment Recent experience with the use of standard test equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, load units and meters Qualifications Knowledge & Skills BTEC / Degree in Electronics or equivalent Very good understanding of analogue and power electronics Familiarity with microprocessor and FPGA interfacing Good knowledge of electronic components Familiarity with the use of test equipment in power environments and to be able to use it to produce accurate measurements in electrically noisy environments Familiarity of the use of scripting languages to control test sequencing Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities Ability to work simultaneously on a variety of projects Results orientated, can do approach Pro active and able to take initiative Good decision making and creative problem solving skills - being able to 'think out of the box' Highly organised with clear communication skills Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and to tight timescales Excellent inter personal skills - both written and oral communications; ability to interface with customers and technical representatives Good knowledge of MS Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint Able to demonstrate company mindsets and behaviours; Be accountable, Drive & delivery, Communicate effectively, Self manage effectively, Work as one team Location SSTL prides itself on being a super flexible company. The role is based in our Head Office in Guildford but we fully support hybrid working and a range of flexible working options. Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package includes 32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme with Life Assurance, Private Medical & International Travel Insurance, Annual Bonus Scheme, Share Incentive Plan, Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents, High Street Discount Scheme and many more! Visa Support SSTL supports applications requiring a UK Skilled Worker Visa and sponsorship is available for this role. Relocation assistance also available.
24/06/2026
Full time
POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEER, Job Ref: 2132 An exciting opportunity to make a difference within the industry delivering highly innovative power solutions for spacecraft missions. This role involves responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, development, verification and delivery of power system and energy conversion solutions into different missions, including power subsystem lead responsibility for those missions. Engineers at SSTL have involvement on missions right from concept through to launch, commissioning and operational life; a true cradle to grave experience giving you the chance to see your work in Space in a rapid timescale. Key Tasks Primary role will be the Power System Engineer in Space Projects, working in a team supporting Senior Power System Engineers to deliver flight modules to spacecraft and support their integration and testing at spacecraft level. Typical duties include: Managing and updating module documentation including procedures, reports, interface documents and drawings Ensuring that module test equipment is operating normally Fault finding on flight modules as necessary Overseeing the testing of flight modules Preparing reviews of all test documentation Reviewing module build documentation Configuration and updating of ATE to suit the requirements of current modules Delivery of tested flight modules to the spacecraft Assembly, Integration and Test team on time In conjunction with Senior Engineers carrying out qualification testing on new and revised module designs Support to product development and new designs for future missions Providing support for spacecraft level Thermal Vacuum testing Previous Experience At least 1 year proven Power System Engineering experience in a systems / power electronics role, ideally in the Space or Aerospace Industries though equivalent experience with complex electronic systems will be considered In depth understanding of analogue and power electronics testing and fault finding Familiarity with typical Power System Equipment in a spacecraft including: Battery Charge/Discharge Regulators, Power Distribution Modules, Relay/Activation Modules, Drive Electronics for motors/mechanism, DC DC converters (range from 5W 3kW), Heater Control Boards, Batteries and Solar Panels Hands on experience in fault finding during development of power electronics/analogue products Good presentation and discussion skills of technical material to/with a technical audience Recent experience with schematic capture and simulation software (e.g. MentorGraphics, OrCAD PSPICE, etc.) Recent experience with scripting languages such as Python, ideally in a hardware/ATE control environment Recent experience with the use of standard test equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, load units and meters Qualifications Knowledge & Skills BTEC / Degree in Electronics or equivalent Very good understanding of analogue and power electronics Familiarity with microprocessor and FPGA interfacing Good knowledge of electronic components Familiarity with the use of test equipment in power environments and to be able to use it to produce accurate measurements in electrically noisy environments Familiarity of the use of scripting languages to control test sequencing Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities Ability to work simultaneously on a variety of projects Results orientated, can do approach Pro active and able to take initiative Good decision making and creative problem solving skills - being able to 'think out of the box' Highly organised with clear communication skills Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and to tight timescales Excellent inter personal skills - both written and oral communications; ability to interface with customers and technical representatives Good knowledge of MS Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint Able to demonstrate company mindsets and behaviours; Be accountable, Drive & delivery, Communicate effectively, Self manage effectively, Work as one team Location SSTL prides itself on being a super flexible company. The role is based in our Head Office in Guildford but we fully support hybrid working and a range of flexible working options. Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package includes 32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme with Life Assurance, Private Medical & International Travel Insurance, Annual Bonus Scheme, Share Incentive Plan, Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents, High Street Discount Scheme and many more! Visa Support SSTL supports applications requiring a UK Skilled Worker Visa and sponsorship is available for this role. Relocation assistance also available.
SENIOR POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEER, Job Ref: 2130 An exciting opportunity to make a difference within the industry delivering highly innovative power solutions for spacecraft missions. This role involves responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, development, verification and delivery of power system and energy conversion solutions into different missions, including power subsystem lead responsibility for those missions. Engineers at SSTL have involvement on missions right from concept through to launch, commissioning and operational life; a true cradle to grave experience giving you the chance to see your work in Space in a rapid timescale. This key role will often sit within the core team of a satellite mission interacting with other technical leads across multiple disciplines to generate the technical solutions for innovative projects. Key Tasks Primary role will be the Power Subsystem Lead and Work Package Managers in Space Projects, including design, analysis, development, verification, and delivery of the power subsystem/modules. Typical duties include: Act as Power Subsystem Lead and Work Package Manager in Space Projects Ownership of the power subsystem and all aspects feeding into and out of it Identification and flow-down of spacecraft system requirements to the spacecraft power system Delivery of a power system solution that meets these requirements in line with defined company processes Management and verification of these requirements System / subsystem level interfacing and trade offs Management of technical solutions, supporting other design engineers where required. Management and delivery of satellite power systems work packages including budget, schedule, planning, risk management and interactions with project managers Interface with internal and external customers Authoring of technical documents (including interface level FMEA, development/test/verification plans, test procedures and technical descriptions) Minor updates to circuit designs (changing obsolete parts, incremental performance improvements, ECN generations, etc) Support product development and new designs for future missions. Providing input into bids for future contracts. Previous Experience At least 3 years proven Power System Engineering experience in a systems / power electronics role, ideally in the Space or Aerospace Industries. In-depth understanding of analogue and power electronics analysis, design, build, and test in a system/subsystem design Familiarity with typical Power System Equipment in a spacecraft including: Battery Charge/Discharge Regulators, Power Distribution Modules, Relay/Activation Modules, Drive Electronics for motors/mechanism, DC DC converters (range from 5W 3kW), Heater Control Boards, Batteries and Solar Panels Hands on design and manufacturing experience and fault finding during development of power electronics/analogue products Good presentation and discussion skills of technical material to/with a technical audience Recent experience with schematic capture and simulation software (e.g. MentorGraphics, OrCAD PSPICE, etc.) Qualifications Knowledge & Skills BTEC / Degree in Electronics or equivalent Excellent inter personal and communication skills, ability to influence, persuade and negotiate with people at all levels (externally & internally) as well as to assist in reaching compromises when there are conflicting requirements High degree of organisation, self motivation and initiative Good team working skills, together with the ability to interface with others at all levels Good presentation skills and customer facing skills Results orientated with a strong drive to deliver Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities Pro active and able to take initiative, seeing both detail and the overall picture Excellent planning and organising skills Highly organised with clear communication skills Ability to work simultaneously on a variety of projects Able to work autonomously and using own initiative Good decision making and creative problem solving skills - being able to 'think out of the box' Ability to multi task and deliver both immediate and longer term tasks Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and to tight timescales Good knowledge of MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project Able to demonstrate company mindsets and behaviours; Be accountable, Drive & delivery, Communicate effectively, Self manage effectively, Work as one team Location SSTL prides itself on being a super flexible company. The role is based in our Head Office in Guildford but we fully support hybrid working and a range of flexible working options. Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package includes 32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme with Life Assurance, Private Medical & International Travel Insurance, Annual Bonus Scheme, Share Incentive Plan, Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents, High Street Discount Scheme and many more! Visa Support SSTL supports applications requiring a UK Skilled Worker Visa and sponsorship is available for this role. Relocation assistance also available.
24/06/2026
Full time
SENIOR POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEER, Job Ref: 2130 An exciting opportunity to make a difference within the industry delivering highly innovative power solutions for spacecraft missions. This role involves responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, development, verification and delivery of power system and energy conversion solutions into different missions, including power subsystem lead responsibility for those missions. Engineers at SSTL have involvement on missions right from concept through to launch, commissioning and operational life; a true cradle to grave experience giving you the chance to see your work in Space in a rapid timescale. This key role will often sit within the core team of a satellite mission interacting with other technical leads across multiple disciplines to generate the technical solutions for innovative projects. Key Tasks Primary role will be the Power Subsystem Lead and Work Package Managers in Space Projects, including design, analysis, development, verification, and delivery of the power subsystem/modules. Typical duties include: Act as Power Subsystem Lead and Work Package Manager in Space Projects Ownership of the power subsystem and all aspects feeding into and out of it Identification and flow-down of spacecraft system requirements to the spacecraft power system Delivery of a power system solution that meets these requirements in line with defined company processes Management and verification of these requirements System / subsystem level interfacing and trade offs Management of technical solutions, supporting other design engineers where required. Management and delivery of satellite power systems work packages including budget, schedule, planning, risk management and interactions with project managers Interface with internal and external customers Authoring of technical documents (including interface level FMEA, development/test/verification plans, test procedures and technical descriptions) Minor updates to circuit designs (changing obsolete parts, incremental performance improvements, ECN generations, etc) Support product development and new designs for future missions. Providing input into bids for future contracts. Previous Experience At least 3 years proven Power System Engineering experience in a systems / power electronics role, ideally in the Space or Aerospace Industries. In-depth understanding of analogue and power electronics analysis, design, build, and test in a system/subsystem design Familiarity with typical Power System Equipment in a spacecraft including: Battery Charge/Discharge Regulators, Power Distribution Modules, Relay/Activation Modules, Drive Electronics for motors/mechanism, DC DC converters (range from 5W 3kW), Heater Control Boards, Batteries and Solar Panels Hands on design and manufacturing experience and fault finding during development of power electronics/analogue products Good presentation and discussion skills of technical material to/with a technical audience Recent experience with schematic capture and simulation software (e.g. MentorGraphics, OrCAD PSPICE, etc.) Qualifications Knowledge & Skills BTEC / Degree in Electronics or equivalent Excellent inter personal and communication skills, ability to influence, persuade and negotiate with people at all levels (externally & internally) as well as to assist in reaching compromises when there are conflicting requirements High degree of organisation, self motivation and initiative Good team working skills, together with the ability to interface with others at all levels Good presentation skills and customer facing skills Results orientated with a strong drive to deliver Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities Pro active and able to take initiative, seeing both detail and the overall picture Excellent planning and organising skills Highly organised with clear communication skills Ability to work simultaneously on a variety of projects Able to work autonomously and using own initiative Good decision making and creative problem solving skills - being able to 'think out of the box' Ability to multi task and deliver both immediate and longer term tasks Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and to tight timescales Good knowledge of MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project Able to demonstrate company mindsets and behaviours; Be accountable, Drive & delivery, Communicate effectively, Self manage effectively, Work as one team Location SSTL prides itself on being a super flexible company. The role is based in our Head Office in Guildford but we fully support hybrid working and a range of flexible working options. Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package includes 32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme with Life Assurance, Private Medical & International Travel Insurance, Annual Bonus Scheme, Share Incentive Plan, Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents, High Street Discount Scheme and many more! Visa Support SSTL supports applications requiring a UK Skilled Worker Visa and sponsorship is available for this role. Relocation assistance also available.
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to develop innovative power solutions for spacecraft missions. This role involves design, analysis, and verification of power systems, contributing from concept to launch. The successful candidate will enjoy hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package, including 32 days of holiday, a pension scheme, private medical insurance, and more.
19/06/2026
Full time
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to develop innovative power solutions for spacecraft missions. This role involves design, analysis, and verification of power systems, contributing from concept to launch. The successful candidate will enjoy hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package, including 32 days of holiday, a pension scheme, private medical insurance, and more.
SSTL is seeking a motivated and dynamic Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer to help shape and influence current and future flight spacecraft structures and mechanical systems. As part of the mechanical team, you will play a vital role in spacecraft layout, structural developments, and the analysis of new structural systems. You will oversee structural and mechanical sub-systems from concept through to ground verification testing and flight, working closely with mechanical design and principal engineers. The role involves a combination of structural design, analysis, and testing activities, as well as supporting the development of spacecraft mechanical systems to ensure reliable operation in demanding environments. This work focuses on delivering innovative and robust solutions for spacecraft structures and mechanical systems Key Tasks Technical Leadership: Serve as the Technical Lead for structural and mechanical system design for spacecraft structures. Work Package Management: Develop and maintain schedules and budgets for mechanical and structural Work Packages, reporting budget and schedule deviations and managing risks. Risk Management: Identify, monitor, and mitigate structural and mechanical systems risks. Requirement Management: Flow down customer requirements to subsystem and hardware levels, ensuring compliance and validation. Development Plans: Define, organise, and implement structural development, qualification, and validation plans. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Analytical Modelling: Develop and manage analytical models for structures and subsystems using FEA, performing static, dynamic, and quasi-static analyses to validate numerical results with test data and determine structural margins of safety. Refine numerical models to ensure alignment with experimental data. Environmental Specifications: Derive environmental envelope specifications from launch documentation, analytical results, and test data. Mass Properties Management: Manage structural and system mass properties including mass, centre of gravity and moments/ products of inertia. Test Campaigns: Define, organise, and lead structural testing (vibration, static, acoustic, shock, and mass properties) Documentation: Maintain design/analysis logs, document analysis activities, and write test and compliance reports. Customer Engagement: Present work at internal and external reviews, ensuring effective communication and reporting. PERSON SPECIFICATION (essential requirements) Qualifications A good degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Experience 10+ years analytical design experience for structures Knowledge & Skills Use of software packages including Nastran, HyperMesh, SmartOffice, MATLAB, Ansys Workbench, Solidworks Analysis of both lightweight metallic and composite materials to provide margin of safety/reserve factors using a combination of hand stressing and FEA. Experience of spacecraft level static, dynamic and thermo-elastic analysis using the latest FEA tools. Exposure to spacecraft development and qualification planning Experience of spacecraft mechanical testing such as vibration, static and shock. Ability to manage work packages and be responsible for delivery of work to budget and on schedule Good management and organisational skills Able to be flexible to changing work demands and able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Experience of documenting and presenting work effectively. Innovative, self-motivated and proactive in solving issues Competent in Microsoft Office suite Proven effective communication with project managers and customers
15/06/2026
Full time
SSTL is seeking a motivated and dynamic Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer to help shape and influence current and future flight spacecraft structures and mechanical systems. As part of the mechanical team, you will play a vital role in spacecraft layout, structural developments, and the analysis of new structural systems. You will oversee structural and mechanical sub-systems from concept through to ground verification testing and flight, working closely with mechanical design and principal engineers. The role involves a combination of structural design, analysis, and testing activities, as well as supporting the development of spacecraft mechanical systems to ensure reliable operation in demanding environments. This work focuses on delivering innovative and robust solutions for spacecraft structures and mechanical systems Key Tasks Technical Leadership: Serve as the Technical Lead for structural and mechanical system design for spacecraft structures. Work Package Management: Develop and maintain schedules and budgets for mechanical and structural Work Packages, reporting budget and schedule deviations and managing risks. Risk Management: Identify, monitor, and mitigate structural and mechanical systems risks. Requirement Management: Flow down customer requirements to subsystem and hardware levels, ensuring compliance and validation. Development Plans: Define, organise, and implement structural development, qualification, and validation plans. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Analytical Modelling: Develop and manage analytical models for structures and subsystems using FEA, performing static, dynamic, and quasi-static analyses to validate numerical results with test data and determine structural margins of safety. Refine numerical models to ensure alignment with experimental data. Environmental Specifications: Derive environmental envelope specifications from launch documentation, analytical results, and test data. Mass Properties Management: Manage structural and system mass properties including mass, centre of gravity and moments/ products of inertia. Test Campaigns: Define, organise, and lead structural testing (vibration, static, acoustic, shock, and mass properties) Documentation: Maintain design/analysis logs, document analysis activities, and write test and compliance reports. Customer Engagement: Present work at internal and external reviews, ensuring effective communication and reporting. PERSON SPECIFICATION (essential requirements) Qualifications A good degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Experience 10+ years analytical design experience for structures Knowledge & Skills Use of software packages including Nastran, HyperMesh, SmartOffice, MATLAB, Ansys Workbench, Solidworks Analysis of both lightweight metallic and composite materials to provide margin of safety/reserve factors using a combination of hand stressing and FEA. Experience of spacecraft level static, dynamic and thermo-elastic analysis using the latest FEA tools. Exposure to spacecraft development and qualification planning Experience of spacecraft mechanical testing such as vibration, static and shock. Ability to manage work packages and be responsible for delivery of work to budget and on schedule Good management and organisational skills Able to be flexible to changing work demands and able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Experience of documenting and presenting work effectively. Innovative, self-motivated and proactive in solving issues Competent in Microsoft Office suite Proven effective communication with project managers and customers
A leading aerospace company in Guildford is seeking a professional for spacecraft mechanical integration and test phases. Responsibilities include planning and executing integration tasks, supporting mission teams, and ensuring safety standards in the clean room. Candidates should have HND/HNC in engineering or equivalent experience, familiarity with space flight hardware, and must hold an EU security clearance. A clean driving license and flexibility for overseas travel are also required.
15/06/2026
Full time
A leading aerospace company in Guildford is seeking a professional for spacecraft mechanical integration and test phases. Responsibilities include planning and executing integration tasks, supporting mission teams, and ensuring safety standards in the clean room. Candidates should have HND/HNC in engineering or equivalent experience, familiarity with space flight hardware, and must hold an EU security clearance. A clean driving license and flexibility for overseas travel are also required.
A leading aerospace engineering company is seeking a motivated Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer to shape spacecraft structures and mechanical systems. You will lead initiatives from design through testing, manage work packages, and ensure compliance with customer requirements. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in analytical design for structures, proficient in FEA software, and excellent communication skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative spacecraft components in a dynamic environment.
15/06/2026
Full time
A leading aerospace engineering company is seeking a motivated Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer to shape spacecraft structures and mechanical systems. You will lead initiatives from design through testing, manage work packages, and ensure compliance with customer requirements. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in analytical design for structures, proficient in FEA software, and excellent communication skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative spacecraft components in a dynamic environment.
This contract opportunity is available through our Outsourcing Partner; contact details can be provided Responsible For Planning, execution and delivery of spacecraft, subsystem and unit level mechanical integration activities throughout the AIT and EVT phases. Key Purpose of Job Working as part of spacecraft mission teams to efficiently progress the spacecraft through each stage of the Assembly, Integration & Test process and external Environmental test phase. Key Tasks Spacecraft mechanical integration & test planning Assist with Spacecraft electrical integration & test planning Assist with Spacecraft harness and test cable definition & manufacture General Cleanroom logistics planning and execution General AIT and EVT support with possible overseas travel Maintain tidiness and safe working practices in the AIT clean room Liaise with mission team and external customers Support training programmes for both internal and customer engineers Presentation at required design, test and project reviews PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications HND/HNC in engineering or science discipline or a minimum of four years of demonstrable hands on experience Requirements of this post are to hold, or have held in the last 5 years, an EU based personal Security clearance and to be a citizen of one of the member states of the European Union or the Schengen association countries Experience Experience working with space flight hardware Experience of workload planning, scheduling, execution, delivery and follow up activities Good, all round Mechanical and preferably also electrical and/or electronics background Working with verification / validation of requirements Knowledge of mechanical and preferably electronic test equipment Experience of working with RF communications systems an advantage Knowledge & Skills Execute work and inspection regime to recognised standards Proven, practical, hands on ability for both flight build and ground and development testing tasks Good team working skills, together with the ability to interface with others at all levels Strong attention to detail is essential Good communication skills are required Must be prepared to work irregular hours and weekends during peak workload periods Ability to fly out to support overseas work is required A flexible and pragmatic attitude to work, planning and interactions with others Full, clean driving licence preferred
15/06/2026
Full time
This contract opportunity is available through our Outsourcing Partner; contact details can be provided Responsible For Planning, execution and delivery of spacecraft, subsystem and unit level mechanical integration activities throughout the AIT and EVT phases. Key Purpose of Job Working as part of spacecraft mission teams to efficiently progress the spacecraft through each stage of the Assembly, Integration & Test process and external Environmental test phase. Key Tasks Spacecraft mechanical integration & test planning Assist with Spacecraft electrical integration & test planning Assist with Spacecraft harness and test cable definition & manufacture General Cleanroom logistics planning and execution General AIT and EVT support with possible overseas travel Maintain tidiness and safe working practices in the AIT clean room Liaise with mission team and external customers Support training programmes for both internal and customer engineers Presentation at required design, test and project reviews PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications HND/HNC in engineering or science discipline or a minimum of four years of demonstrable hands on experience Requirements of this post are to hold, or have held in the last 5 years, an EU based personal Security clearance and to be a citizen of one of the member states of the European Union or the Schengen association countries Experience Experience working with space flight hardware Experience of workload planning, scheduling, execution, delivery and follow up activities Good, all round Mechanical and preferably also electrical and/or electronics background Working with verification / validation of requirements Knowledge of mechanical and preferably electronic test equipment Experience of working with RF communications systems an advantage Knowledge & Skills Execute work and inspection regime to recognised standards Proven, practical, hands on ability for both flight build and ground and development testing tasks Good team working skills, together with the ability to interface with others at all levels Strong attention to detail is essential Good communication skills are required Must be prepared to work irregular hours and weekends during peak workload periods Ability to fly out to support overseas work is required A flexible and pragmatic attitude to work, planning and interactions with others Full, clean driving licence preferred