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Systems Engineer in OX1

Job DescriptionSystems Engineer - Oxford - £75K A leading global space technology company is looking for a Systems Engineer to join its team in Oxford, working on the design, integration and testing of advanced sensor and communication payloads for satellite systems. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineer to work on complex, cutting-edge space technology from initial requirements and architecture through to integration, testing and delivery of flight equipment. The role will involve: + Capturing and managing engineering requirements + Developing system architectures and concepts of operation + Managing system budgets including power, mass and link budgets + Working with customers, subcontractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams + Planning and overseeing integration and test campaigns + Analysing performance and test data, troubleshooting issues and producing reports + Supporting reliability, FDIR and FMECA activities They’re looking for: + 5+ years' experience designing, manufacturing and testing complex systems + Experience working with systems designed for space environments + Experience with formal configuration control and qualification/acceptance testing + Strong systems engineering and problem-solving skills Experience with optics, optical sensors, opto-mechanical assemblies or Zemax OpticStudio would be particularly beneficial. Knowledge of RF/wireless communications, ECSS standards and hands-on manufacturing, assembly and test experience would also be advantageous. Location: Oxford Salary: £70-75K If this role looks like a good fit, please apply below

Systems Engineer in OX1

Oxford, UK
Full time

Published on 10/10/2026

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