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Senior Systems Engineer at Spire | Glasgow, Scotland

SpireGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

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Key Responsibilities: Take comprehensive technical ownership of Spire's Space and/or Ground Systems from development through on-orbit verification, ensuring we are 'building the right thing' and 'building it right'. Lead requirements management for missions or programs, including development, validation, verification, and change management. Oversee technical risk management, identifying, qualifying, mitigating, and resolving risks associated with missions or programs. Develop top-level requirements and cascade them to lower levels, collaborating with discipline team leads and subject matter experts as necessary. Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers and contractors, effectively communicating and representing internal technical teams. Act as the customer's technical representative to Spire's internal teams, advocating for customer requirements, expectations, and experiences.

About the job

Join Spire as a Senior Systems Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in the technical execution of advanced space missions. Collaborating with our sales engineering team, you will ensure that mission requirements are both valid and clearly defined during the contracting and requirements development phases. Your expertise will help translate high-level requirements into detailed specifications, engaging with team leads and subject matter experts as necessary.

As the technical lead, you will oversee the critical aspects of 'building the right thing' and 'building it right'. This encompasses managing system requirements, technical budgets, and sub-system interfaces. You will also be responsible for the verification and testing processes to guarantee the technical performance outcomes of the mission. Your role will involve liaising with both internal and external teams, including customers and contractors, to resolve any technical discrepancies in requirements, specifications, or system performance.

Acting as the primary technical point of contact for Spire's global clientele during mission development and on-orbit validation, you will work closely with project and program managers to ensure effective communication throughout the process.

With your extensive knowledge across multiple technical disciplines, you will lead Spire's technical efforts, driving ultimate mission success.

About Spire

Spire is a leading global provider of satellite data and analytics, committed to enhancing our understanding of the world through innovative technology and exceptional talent. Join us and be part of a mission that has a real impact on global challenges.

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