Imager Electronics Engineer

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.; Guildford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering company in Guildford is seeking an entry-level engineer to design cutting-edge electronics for space missions. The role involves developing hardware, maintaining schedules, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should hold a degree in Electronics Engineering and possess strong electronics design skills, with familiarity in VHDL and scripting languages being a plus. This position offers a flexible work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

32 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with life assurance

Private medical and international travel insurance

Annual bonus scheme

Share incentive plan

Enhanced parental pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electronics design.
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Python, TCL, or similar.
• Understanding of FPGA design in VHDL.

Responsibilities

• Design cutting-edge electronics for SSTL Optical Payloads.
• Develop digital and analogue hardware for the space environment.
• Maintain technical solutions, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Electronics design

Circuit-level debugging

FPGA design in VHDL

Scripting languages (Python, TCL)

Mentor tools

Lab test equipment

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join the Imager Electronics team at SSTL and work on exciting space missions from LEO to GEO and beyond. As an engineer at SSTL, you'll be involved in every stage of a mission, from concept to AIT, launch, commissioning, and operational life. This is a cradle-to-grave experience that will give you the chance to see your work in space in a rapid timescale. As part of the Optical Payloads group, you'll collaborate closely with other members of the Optical Department and the core satellite mission team, interacting with technical leads across multiple disciplines to create innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design cutting-edge electronics for SSTL Optical Payloads
• Develop digital and analogue hardware for the space environment
• Capture schematics and design at the board level
• Perform circuit simulations as needed
• Ensure designs are ready for manufacture and testing
• Design Electronics Ground Support Equipment
• Author technical documents, including assembly and test procedures, reports, and technical descriptions
• Maintain technical solutions, budgets, and schedules
• Interface and make trade-offs at the system and subsystem levels
• Work closely within a core project team

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in electronics design
• Familiarity with Mentor tools is a plus
• Experience in mixed signal design
• Proficiency in circuit-level debugging and testing
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Python, TCL, or similar
• Understanding of FPGA design in VHDL
• Experience with lab test equipment

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

• A degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate at all levels
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and proactive
• Strong team player with the ability to interface with others at all levels
• Good presentation and customer-facing skills
• Results-oriented with a strong drive to deliver
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to work autonomously and take initiative
• Strong decision-making and creative problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and tight timescales
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project)
• Demonstrates company mindsets and behaviours: Be accountable, Drive & deliver, Communicate effectively, Self-manage effectively, Work as one team
• Not a 100% match? We still want to hear from you!

Location

SSTL prides itself on being a super flexible company. This role is based at our Head Office in Guildford, but we fully support and offer 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!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing