Space Systems Engineer
Location: Stevenage & London (Hybrid Working) | Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About BioOrbit
BioOrbit is pioneering the future of biotechnology in space, revolutionising pharmaceutical manufacturing through microgravity-based innovation. Our mission is to enhance the production of protein-based drugs, enabling next-generation treatments that improve healthcare outcomes worldwide.
With facilities in Stevenage and expansion into London, we provide an exciting and collaborative environment where biotechnology, space systems, and engineering converge.
The Role
We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development and delivery of our advanced space-based biotechnology platforms. This role is critical in managing requirements, analysing system-level trade-offs, and ensuring compliance with space industry standards. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in project organisation, systems integration, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead requirements management, ensuring traceability, verification, and alignment with overall system architecture.
* Analyse and maintain power and mass budgets, optimising system performance while adhering to mission constraints.
* Ensure compliance with ESA/NASA requirements, integrating industry best practices into system design and validation.
* Support system-level trade studies, balancing performance, risk, and cost considerations.
* Develop interface control documentation, ensuring smooth integration across hardware, software, and operational subsystems.
* Work closely with engineering, biotechnology, and space systems teams to coordinate project milestones and system integration.
* Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and verification plans throughout the development lifecycle.
* Assist with environmental testing and qualification of hardware for space environments.
About You
You are a highly organised, analytical thinker with experience in systems engineering, project management, and compliance within aerospace or space-related industries. You enjoy solving complex technical challenges and thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong requirements management experience, including documentation, traceability, and verification processes.
* Ability to analyse and optimise power and mass budgets for complex systems.
* Familiarity with ESA/NASA requirements and aerospace industry standards.
* Experience working with PLM/PDM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems.
* Strong systems engineering and project coordination skills, ensuring smooth integration across teams.
* Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance technical, schedule, and cost considerations.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical topics to engineers, scientists, and stakeholders.
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Background in aerospace, defence, or biotech industries.
* Experience with systems modelling, simulation, and trade studies.
* Understanding of thermal, structural, and reliability engineering principles.
* Familiarity with space mission lifecycle and qualification testing.
Why Join BioOrbit?
* Work at the forefront of biotechnology and space technology, contributing to groundbreaking solutions.
* Be part of a fast-growing company where your work will have a tangible impact on global healthcare.
* Collaborate with industry-leading engineers, scientists, and space experts on projects that push the boundaries of innovation.
* Opportunity for professional growth in a rapidly expanding field.
Working Arrangements
* Hybrid working – flexibility to work remotely during planning and documentation phases, with required on-site presence for key integration and testing activities.
* Location – Initially based in Stevenage, transitioning to our new London office as we expand.
How to Apply
We are managing applications directly. If you are excited by the challenge of developing complex systems for space-based biotechnology, we encourage you to apply.
For more information, contact the team at InnoForge, who are supporting us with this hire.
BioOrbit is an equal-opportunity employer.
We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.