Electronic Engineer

About In-Space Missions

In-Space Missions (ISM) are world class experts who design, build and operate space missions for global customers from our UK site. We also offer ‘Space as a Service’ by flying customer payloads on our spacecraft and by providing customers the ability to upload digital applications to operate on our hardware. ISM was founded in 2015 and has grown to comprise approximately 90 staff. The company was acquired by BAE Systems in 2021 but continues to operate as a separate business with our offices and satellite cleanrooms located in Alton, Hampshire in the UK.

Who are you?

As an Electronics Engineer, you will have knowledge and experience of designing, developing, building, documenting and testing electronic systems together with the ability to identify and resolve technical issues.

You will be accustomed to taking the lead in devising methodical approaches to solving problems and providing guidance to more junior engineers to do the same.

You will be comfortable producing concise and consistent documentation in accordance with company processes and may be required to assist the Electronics Lead in ensuring consistency across the team.

You will be comfortable working as part of a team and will have the communication skills required to assist the Electronics Lead in maintaining information flow throughout the team.

At times it will be expected that you will be proactive in seeking out information.

You will be willing to flex your priorities to support others where necessary and be comfortable with a fast-paced environment.

The role will require someone who takes pride in their work, and can present a professional face to clients, suppliers, and partners.

We are looking for the following skills:

• Educated to at least degree - level or equivalent in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years industry experience
• Technical delivery of complex electrical/electronic systems, ideally on a satellite programme (or in the Aerospace or automotive sector);
• Proficient in use of appropriate technical tools (e.g. Altium, OrCAD, PSpice);
• Experience in documentation for space/aerospace projects (highly desirable);
• Experience in testing and test automation;
• Experience in firmware development and FPGA/ VHDL (desirable);
• Knowledge of EEE component selection best practice when designing for space programmes (desirable); Knowledge of Space Standards e.g. ECSS (desirable);
• Experience in mentoring junior engineers (desirable)

What will you be doing here?

Reporting into the Electonics Team Lead, your role will include working on a range of activities from detailed design, development, documentation and test through to wider spacecraft support.

You will work closely with our engineers and support activities in the following areas:

• Derivation and management of technical requirements from Mission and System Level to subsystem and equipment level (with support from others where necessary);
• Design, development, prototyping, build and test of electronic circuits and systems from initial requirements through to launch and in-orbit operations;
• Detailed design activities including Schematic production; Selection and procurement of relevant components and assemblies to support design and development activities; ECAD design either directly or managing a specialist (depending on complexity).
• Produce electronics documentation, e.g. SoW, Design Document, Interface Control Document, Test Plans
• Definition and management of subsystem/unit interfaces;
• Provision of technical inputs into definition of spacecraft test and flight harnesses and required test support equipment;
• Provision of relevant inputs to system level budgets and designs;
• Derivation, management and execution of Validation and Verification activities at a subsystem level and provision of inputs to these at a system level.
• Working with third party suppliers to identify requirements for design, manufacture, documentation and testing of electronic sub-assemblies;
• Supporting spacecraft operations.
  
  

Culture

We have a close-knit and supportive team, with diversity and inclusion being a key to our success. Although we are looking to rapidly expand our team, we are passionate about maintaining our small company ethos, something which is at the heart of our culture. We welcome varying backgrounds, skills, perspectives and life experiences. Here at In-Space Missions we are embracing Hybrid Working. Wherever possible, we offer flexible working arrangements to allow us to balance our work and personal life more effectively.

What can we offer you?

• 30 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
• 10% Non-Contributory Pension with the option to contribute personally
• Private Medical Scheme – AXA Healthcare
• Travel Insurance- AXA Healthcare
• 3 x Salary Death in Service Scheme- AIG
• Income protection
• Access to BAE Share Incentive Plan
• A fun work environment, full of opportunities for career growth
• Team meet-ups, including team building days and office parties!

Recruitment Process

If you’ve been shortlisted for the role, our Recruitment team will reach out to schedule an initial conversation and talk you through our interview process in detail.

Additionally, if you don’t meet all of the criteria please still apply. We really enjoy meeting diverse people who might bring a fresh perspective on a problem we need to solve!

Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship. Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within In-Space Missions. Successful candidates for this role may be required to go through Government SC clearance.