Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
We are looking for a proven proactive and passionate Project Manager who can lead and motivate a team to deliver some of the world's most innovative space projects to a diverse customer base including institutional, export and defence. Key Tasks Role to include, but not limited to: Manage projects or aspects of a project from contract commencement through development and delivery of space and ground segments, launch preparation, in-orbit commissioning and subsequent service delivery and operations To be responsible for all aspects of the project, or a major element of a programme, working in accordance with the established procedures & processes developed within SSTL (including schedules, deliverables lists, management plans, management of risks, technical maturity gates, earned value management, etc) Day-to-day management of the project core team activities to ensure the entire project is progressing in line with the baseline plan, with the expectation on strong leadership, motivation and being the driving force behind the engineering delivery Breaking down work into appropriate work packages and obtaining agreements with engineering team leaders for appropriate resources Communication with SSTL customers and internal stakeholders, including Engineering Functional Managers, Heads of Engineering, Project Accounting, Commercial teams and SSTL's Leadership Team Complete management of the major project reviews, identifying clear objectives, inputs, outputs, success criteria and ensuring successful outcomes to secure corresponding customer payment milestones Management of the project key risks to ensure that risks are identified and captured with measurable and appropriate mitigation actions in place and driven through the project work package structure Monitoring and control of the project finances (ensuring contingency remains commensurate with weighted risk exposure, cost to complete, profit take) to ensure the project is delivered within the agreed budget Preparation of cost packs in support of business development activities Supporting SSTL bids providing programmatic solutions into the Bid Manager, covering deliverables, schedule, costs, risks and customer interactions Previous Experience Proven experience in project management specifically in setting up, running and successfully delivering projects, ideally in a satellite or engineering/aerospace industry Experience of interfacing with customers Good experience of implementing contracts Familiarity with work package systems and matrix management structure preferable Qualifications Knowledge & Skills A degree or equivalent in an engineering or technical discipline would be preferable Good people management skills, able to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment and lead the team Good team working skills, together with the ability to interface with others at all levels Excellent Inter-personal and communication skills, able to influence, persuade and negotiate with people at all levels (externally & internally) as well as to assist in reaching compromises when there are conflicting requirements High degree of organisation, self-motivation and initiative Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities Results orientated with a strong drive to deliver Pro-active and able to take initiative Decision making and creative problem-solving skills Clear communication skills Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and to tight timescales Ability to work closely with technical teams to understand and grasp concepts and issues and translate those to schedule and cost impacts with a balanced approach to risk Ability to produce and maintain a risk register and to communicate the philosophy on risk Ability to understand commercial terms and translate those into impacts on project Ability to create a project plan and to translate that into a project schedule within MS Project Able to work autonomously and using own initiative Understanding of contracts and product assurance plans Good knowledge of MS Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint and particularly Microsoft Project Able to demonstrate company mindsets and behaviours; Be accountable, Drive & delivery, communicate effectively, Self-manage effectively, Work as one team Location SSTL prides itself on being a super flexible company. The role is based in our Head Office in Guildford, but we fully support hybrid working and a range of flexible working options. Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package includes 32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme with Life Assurance, Private Medical & International Travel Insurance, Annual Bonus Scheme, Share Incentive Plan, Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents, High Street Discount Scheme and many more!
We are looking for a proven proactive and passionate Project Manager who can lead and motivate a team to deliver some of the world's most innovative space projects to a diverse customer base including institutional, export and defence. Key Tasks Role to include, but not limited to: Manage projects or aspects of a project from contract commencement through development and delivery of space and ground segments, launch preparation, in-orbit commissioning and subsequent service delivery and operations To be responsible for all aspects of the project, or a major element of a programme, working in accordance with the established procedures & processes developed within SSTL (including schedules, deliverables lists, management plans, management of risks, technical maturity gates, earned value management, etc) Day-to-day management of the project core team activities to ensure the entire project is progressing in line with the baseline plan, with the expectation on strong leadership, motivation and being the driving force behind the engineering delivery Breaking down work into appropriate work packages and obtaining agreements with engineering team leaders for appropriate resources Communication with SSTL customers and internal stakeholders, including Engineering Functional Managers, Heads of Engineering, Project Accounting, Commercial teams and SSTL's Leadership Team Complete management of the major project reviews, identifying clear objectives, inputs, outputs, success criteria and ensuring successful outcomes to secure corresponding customer payment milestones Management of the project key risks to ensure that risks are identified and captured with measurable and appropriate mitigation actions in place and driven through the project work package structure Monitoring and control of the project finances (ensuring contingency remains commensurate with weighted risk exposure, cost to complete, profit take) to ensure the project is delivered within the agreed budget Preparation of cost packs in support of business development activities Supporting SSTL bids providing programmatic solutions into the Bid Manager, covering deliverables, schedule, costs, risks and customer interactions Previous Experience Proven experience in project management specifically in setting up, running and successfully delivering projects, ideally in a satellite or engineering/aerospace industry Experience of interfacing with customers Good experience of implementing contracts Familiarity with work package systems and matrix management structure preferable Qualifications Knowledge & Skills A degree or equivalent in an engineering or technical discipline would be preferable Good people management skills, able to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment and lead the team Good team working skills, together with the ability to interface with others at all levels Excellent Inter-personal and communication skills, able to influence, persuade and negotiate with people at all levels (externally & internally) as well as to assist in reaching compromises when there are conflicting requirements High degree of organisation, self-motivation and initiative Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities Results orientated with a strong drive to deliver Pro-active and able to take initiative Decision making and creative problem-solving skills Clear communication skills Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and to tight timescales Ability to work closely with technical teams to understand and grasp concepts and issues and translate those to schedule and cost impacts with a balanced approach to risk Ability to produce and maintain a risk register and to communicate the philosophy on risk Ability to understand commercial terms and translate those into impacts on project Ability to create a project plan and to translate that into a project schedule within MS Project Able to work autonomously and using own initiative Understanding of contracts and product assurance plans Good knowledge of MS Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint and particularly Microsoft Project Able to demonstrate company mindsets and behaviours; Be accountable, Drive & delivery, communicate effectively, Self-manage effectively, Work as one team Location SSTL prides itself on being a super flexible company. The role is based in our Head Office in Guildford, but we fully support hybrid working and a range of flexible working options. Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package includes 32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme with Life Assurance, Private Medical & International Travel Insurance, Annual Bonus Scheme, Share Incentive Plan, Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents, High Street Discount Scheme and many more!
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
This role sits inside IR35 This is a 6-to-12-month consultancy role suited for an experienced Electrical Test Engineer with a strong background in aerospace or high-reliability systems. You will play a key role in evaluating our current testing practices and providing expert recommendations to improve the efficiency, consistency, and scalability of our avionics acceptance test processes. You will help to define what an industrialised Production Test Team will constitute: people; equipment; process; facilities. Key Tasks Phase 1: Test Observation & Evaluation Shadow the existing engineering and test team during module electrical bench testing and verification activities. Observe and document current test sequences and workflows. Identify inefficiencies, risks, or potential failure points in the test process. Produce a detailed report and presentation outlining: Observations on test execution and documentation. Recommendations for process improvements. Suggestions for tools, automation, or procedural enhancements. Resource knowledge and skill sets. Phase 2: Process Definition & Presentation Define what production-ready module testing could look like in a scaled environment. Develop a workflow proposal suitable for integration within a Production Test team. Prepare and deliver a formal presentation to Engineering and Production leadership and relevant stakeholders. Include potential resource, tooling, and personnel considerations for implementation. Install, configure, and operate test rigs, ground support equipment, sensors, and subsystems. Perform test execution, troubleshooting, first-line quality inspections, and anomaly logging and reporting. Deliver comprehensive documentation: test procedures, reports, qualifications, and anomaly summaries. Ensure Health & Safety compliance during test campaigns, both in-house and on-site. Deliverables Written report with findings and recommendations (end of Phase 1). Presentation and report outlining future-state test operations for module testing (end of Phase 2). Supporting documentation, flowcharts, financial analysis/justification or templates to guide future implementation. PERSON SPECIFICATION Previous Experience Proven experience in electrical hardware testing, preferably within aerospace, space systems, or other high-reliability domains. Familiarity with environmental, functional, and integration testing of complex electro-mechanical systems. Understanding of DC Power systems, RF test principles and required equipment (VNA/spectrum analysers/signal generators), on-board computer systems, payload data storage and interfacing. Familiarity with test automation tools and data acquisition systems. Understanding of Design for Test (DfT) and scalable production test methodologies. Qualifications Knowledge & Skills Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related field) Knowledge of industry standards for space hardware testing (e.g., ECSS, NASA GEVS, MIL-STD). Strong analytical and systems thinking capabilities. Experience creating test procedures, workflows, and evaluation reports. Comfortable working independently within a small, fast-moving team environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and schematics
This role sits inside IR35 This is a 6-to-12-month consultancy role suited for an experienced Electrical Test Engineer with a strong background in aerospace or high-reliability systems. You will play a key role in evaluating our current testing practices and providing expert recommendations to improve the efficiency, consistency, and scalability of our avionics acceptance test processes. You will help to define what an industrialised Production Test Team will constitute: people; equipment; process; facilities. Key Tasks Phase 1: Test Observation & Evaluation Shadow the existing engineering and test team during module electrical bench testing and verification activities. Observe and document current test sequences and workflows. Identify inefficiencies, risks, or potential failure points in the test process. Produce a detailed report and presentation outlining: Observations on test execution and documentation. Recommendations for process improvements. Suggestions for tools, automation, or procedural enhancements. Resource knowledge and skill sets. Phase 2: Process Definition & Presentation Define what production-ready module testing could look like in a scaled environment. Develop a workflow proposal suitable for integration within a Production Test team. Prepare and deliver a formal presentation to Engineering and Production leadership and relevant stakeholders. Include potential resource, tooling, and personnel considerations for implementation. Install, configure, and operate test rigs, ground support equipment, sensors, and subsystems. Perform test execution, troubleshooting, first-line quality inspections, and anomaly logging and reporting. Deliver comprehensive documentation: test procedures, reports, qualifications, and anomaly summaries. Ensure Health & Safety compliance during test campaigns, both in-house and on-site. Deliverables Written report with findings and recommendations (end of Phase 1). Presentation and report outlining future-state test operations for module testing (end of Phase 2). Supporting documentation, flowcharts, financial analysis/justification or templates to guide future implementation. PERSON SPECIFICATION Previous Experience Proven experience in electrical hardware testing, preferably within aerospace, space systems, or other high-reliability domains. Familiarity with environmental, functional, and integration testing of complex electro-mechanical systems. Understanding of DC Power systems, RF test principles and required equipment (VNA/spectrum analysers/signal generators), on-board computer systems, payload data storage and interfacing. Familiarity with test automation tools and data acquisition systems. Understanding of Design for Test (DfT) and scalable production test methodologies. Qualifications Knowledge & Skills Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related field) Knowledge of industry standards for space hardware testing (e.g., ECSS, NASA GEVS, MIL-STD). Strong analytical and systems thinking capabilities. Experience creating test procedures, workflows, and evaluation reports. Comfortable working independently within a small, fast-moving team environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and schematics