Attitude and Orbit Control System Engineer

Salary: £90,000 - 90,000 per year

Requirements

• We need experience in delivering AOCS systems for small satellite missions.
• We need experience translating customer needs into requirements and designing and delivering AOCS systems.
• We need candidates who can qualify for UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• We contribute to the full lifecycle of AOCS subsystem development, from concept design and requirements definition through integration, verification, and early mission operations.
• We work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure technical coherence, subsystem performance, and successful delivery of mission objectives.
• We may also be involved in other areas of the business, including space technology, space mission studies, R&D projects, and technical support to bids.

Technologies

• Support
• Security
• System Engineer
• Network

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We are BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts working 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 demanding environments. The role is for an Attitude and Orbit Control System Engineer (AOCS) based in Guildford, London Southbank, or Alton, with onsite working and some work from home depending on project phases, averaging 3 onsite days per week. We offer a career with purpose, lifelong learning, meaningful work, rewards tailored to you and your family, support for financial and personal wellbeing, a balanced lifestyle, and an inclusive, supportive culture. We also embrace hybrid working, sustainability, and diversity and inclusion, and we are proud to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

last updated 35 week of 2026