Electronics Engineer

Satellite Vu

Guildford, United Kingdom

The Role

SatVu is seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer (Imager Electronics) to lead the delivery of the HotSat-4 imager electronics while embedded on-site with our satellite manufacturer, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) in Guildford. You will be required to be on-site five days a week for the duration of the payload build.

In this hands-on role, you will be embedded within SSTL’s Optical Imaging Lead and the Imager Electronics team to drive electronics delivery, including analogue/digital hardware enhancements, and test/verification activities through manufacture, AIV and delivery. After the build phase, you will transition into SatVu’s technical team to consolidate design knowledge and help shape future payload electronics strategy as we grow our constellation. While receiving day-to-day technical direction from SSTL’s Optical/Imager Electronics lead on-site, your overall line management will report to SatVu’s Programmes Director.

This position offers an opportunity for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and rapidly growing company.

Key Responsibilities

Design digital and analogue electronics for optical payload subsystems; produce schematics and board‑level designs suitable for manufacture and test.
Perform circuit simulation, FPGA (VHDL) interfacing, scripting for test automation (Python/TCL), and lab test/validation.
Develop Electronics Ground Support Equipment and support AIV activities.
Debug hardware, author assembly/test procedures, technical descriptions and verification reports.
Ensure traceability of electronic design data for IP transfer; prepare technical due diligence artefacts.
Coordinate with SSTL system engineers on system/subsystem trade‑offs, budgets and schedules.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Degree (or equivalent) in Electronics/Electrical Engineering and proven space electronics experience.
Experience in mixed signal design
Proficiency in circuit-level debugging and testing
Knowledge of scripting languages like Python, TCL, or similar
Understanding of FPGA design in VHDL
Experience with lab test equipment
Familiarity with Mentor/PCB toolset and low‑volume, high‑reliability manufacture preferred.
Strong documentation, planning and cross‑discipline communication skills; ability to work autonomously and under schedule pressure.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able to work with all levels within our company, our technology partners and customers.

Desirable Skills and Experience

You don’t need to tick every box to apply - we value curiosity, learning, and the ability to add impact. These are some of the ways you may bring value:
Ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate at all levels
Highly organised, self-motivated, and proactive
Strong team player with the ability to interface with others at all levels
Good presentation and customer-facing skills
Results-oriented with a strong drive to deliver
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Excellent planning and organising skills
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Able to work autonomously and take initiative
Strong decision-making and creative problem-solving skills
Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and tight timescales
A passion for technology and a desire to make a significant impact.