Senior Space Systems Architect — Lead End-to-End Missions

Planet Odoo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering space technology company in Greater London seeks a System Architect to lead technical teams in spacecraft mission development. The successful candidate will require at least 10 years in the spacecraft industry, including over 5 years in leadership roles. Key responsibilities include managing schedules, defining mission architectures, and coordinating engineering activities with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess strong technical acumen, management skills, and expertise in spacecraft operations. Join a team focused on innovative, sustainable space solutions.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunity for growth

Smart team culture

Real responsibilities in fast-evolving company

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in the spacecraft industry with 5+ years in technical leadership.
• Experience in decomposition of system requirements and spacecraft operations.
• Familiarity with the full space program lifecycle from proposal to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams for successful end-to-end mission development activities.
• Manage technical schedules ensuring on-time delivery.
• Define and analyze overall mission architectures.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Acumen

Management Skills

Stakeholder Management

System Requirements Decomposition

Spacecraft Operations Knowledge

Education

MSc Degree in Aerospace, Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics

Job description

A pioneering space technology company in Greater London seeks a System Architect to lead technical teams in spacecraft mission development. The successful candidate will require at least 10 years in the spacecraft industry, including over 5 years in leadership roles. Key responsibilities include managing schedules, defining mission architectures, and coordinating engineering activities with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess strong technical acumen, management skills, and expertise in spacecraft operations. Join a team focused on innovative, sustainable space solutions.