Space systems engineer

Level

Degree level

Length

4 yrs

typical

Sector

Engineering and manufacturing

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

To take a leading role in the design, manufacturing and testing of complex, high value space hardware and ground support equipment.

Contribute to the design and analysis of space system components

Write and manage technical requirements documentation

Carry out testing and verification activities on hardware or software

Participate in design reviews and present technical findings

Analyse failure modes and assess risk mitigation options

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams

Produce technical reports and interface control documents

Systems engineering principles and the engineering lifecycle

Space environment and the constraints it places on design

Requirements capture, analysis, and verification methods

Spacecraft subsystems including power, propulsion, and thermal control

Safety, reliability, and failure mode analysis techniques

Model-based systems engineering tools and methods

Stakeholder management and technical communication skills

Ready to look for a place?

See live Space systems engineer apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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