Our missions are dependent on our teamwork and we find that giving people the opportunity to demonstrate their talents makes SSTL a more innovative and motivating place to work – which ultimately benefits our customers.
We have a management style that empowers people, allowing scope for creativity and autonomy. We operate a matrix management structure, which delegates responsibility and decision-making throughout the business.
We are proud of the fact that some of the best aerospace engineers in the world aspire to work at SSTL. They appreciate the exposure they gain to all the elements of the satellite mission life-cycle.
More than 50% of our staff have worked on at least three different missions and a large group bring the experience of having worked on more than 10 SSTL missions – an unusual level of experience in the space industry.
Our People
We look for enthusiastic, driven and ambitious people, who are motivated to learn quickly but also bring a broad range of skills and experience. We are keen to recruit people who like a challenge, and are not afraid to take responsibility for their work, actions and decisions.
Through our recruitment process, we aim to recruit the right people by ensuring that you have a good understanding of what we do, the role that you are interested in, and our expectations.
Our Culture and Benefits
SSTL prides itself on being a super flexible company. Most roles are based in our Head Office in Guildford but we fully support hybrid working and a range of flexible working options.
With a generous holiday allowance of 32 days (plus public holidays), encouraging employees to meet a good work/life balance is so important.
SSTL's genuinely open environment is informal yet hard working, characterised by an informal dress policy, busy social diary and a complete open door policy. A sense of team spirit and a willingness to achieve success as part of a team is what we look for in potential recruits.
Communication is key to our work and our on site breakout area - fondly known as The Hub - plays host to a regular ‘family’ meeting for employees to learn about the latest news on projects, as well as social and charity related activities.
Full company briefing meetings are also held in The Hub on a quarterly basis, where Senior Executives provide a snapshot of the business.
Our Recruitment Process
Apply Online
Submit your CV and your cover letter, or apply using your LinkedIn profile for the role that you are interested in. There may be more than one role open that you would like to be considered for, depending on your skills, experience and career aspirations.
Two Interview Stages
The first interview will be a technically based discussion with the recruiting manager and senior team member. A second interview will follow and will be competency based, with the Head of Department and a member of the HR team.
Offer
Congratulations! You have been successful at each part of the process and you have been offered the role, subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening. Offer details and contract will be posted to you to review and return.
Pre-Employment Checks
Involves some checks before getting you started, including employment references, criminal records check and identity verification/right to work in the UK. If a skilled worker visa is required, we will support you through the application process.
Welcome On Board
With your first day confirmed in the diary and everything in place for you to start your new job, we really look forward to welcoming you into the company and wish you all the best for your future career with SSTL!
Our Onboarding Process
As part of our offer and onboarding process, you will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment screening checks before joining the company:
1. Eligibility to work in the UK – you will need to provide official documents such as your passport or identity card.
2. Employment history – we will need to verify the last three year employment period, including your current or most recent employer. If you have just left full-time education, this could be your course tutor. We will not contact your referees without your permission.
3. Criminal records check – you will need to apply for a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to get a copy of your criminal record. If you are not currently living in England or Wales you will need to obtain a police record check from your current country of residence.
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