Space Systems Engineer

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Alton || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Christchurch || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Frimley || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Guildford || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Leeds || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : London || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Warton  BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Job Title: Space Systems Engineer Location: Alton, Guildford, London, Leeds, Warton, Christchurch (Hybrid working) with regular travel to Christchurch, Dorset. Grade: GG10-GG11 Who we are Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space - there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Role Description We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Systems Engineer with a focus on supporting projects involving multi-domain integration and future concept development. In this role, you will support system of systems engineering for the development of multi-domain architecture concepts that integrate space systems with air, maritime, subsea and land assets. You will identify future operational challenges and opportunities for cross domain capability enhancement and support the identification key technology enablers. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams and play a key role in ensuring technical coherence, system performance, and successful delivery of mission objectives. Core duties include Support or lead study and demonstration activities for multi-domain integration and future concept development; Work with stakeholders to define functional, performance, and interoperability requirements. Perform mission needs analysis, trade studies, and system architecture development; Define, manage, and validate system-level requirements and interfaces; Perform technology horizon scanning to determine feasibility and strategic impact (5–20 year outlook). Use or help define modelling approaches for mission effectiveness and architecture trades: Conduct functional analyses, budgets (mass, power, data, thermal), and performance modelling; Mission concept development in support of studies, R&D activities and bids; Support engagement with external industry for equipment and technology development; Produce inputs for internal and customer reviews and present progress to…