💼 Full-Time Position

Senior Thermal Engineer - Contractor Systems, AOCS & Thermal Engineering · Guildford

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Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL)
📍 guildford, england, United-Kingdom
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Location
guildford, United-Kingdom
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Posted
June 08, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Senior Thermal Engineer – Contractor

This contract opportunity is available through our Outsourcing Partner; contact details can be provided.

Responsible for delivering spacecraft‑level thermal design and analysis solutions for Low Earth Orbit, Geostationary Earth Orbit and interplanetary missions.

The contract involves working closely with the Thermal Team on fast‑paced programmes to deliver practical, robust Thermal Control Subsystem (TCS) solutions on schedule and within budget. This requires a dedicated, experienced, innovative and pragmatic approach.

Key Purpose of Job

Responsible for spacecraft thermal control subsystem for the lifetime of a project including testing and in‑orbit activities as required.

Key Tasks

  • Thermal subsystem management and thermal analysis and design.
  • Thermal technical leadership.
  • Requirements capture.
  • Spacecraft level thermal analysis and design.
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