Senior Mechanisms Engineer

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd · Website

Skilled WorkerFull-timeengineering

Location: Guildford, Surrey
Posted: 25 June 2026
SOC code: 2122

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd is recruiting a Senior Mechanisms Engineer in Guildford with hybrid working. The role supports the design, analysis, production and testing of space mechanisms for SSTL spacecraft, including design for manufacture, hands-on development and flight build, testing and spacecraft integration, managing multiple work packages, technical reviews and authoring technical documents. Applicants should have mechanical, mechanisms or mechatronic engineering experience, preferably in a high-reliability environment, with mechanical design experience, tolerance analysis, materials/manufacturing understanding and a relevant MEng, BEng or equivalent qualification. The advert states that SSTL supports UK Skilled Worker visa applications and sponsorship is available for this role. To get more details, click the apply job button to find out more.

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Sponsor licence: Active
Last checked: 25 Jun 2026
Source: SSTL careers site, Indeed job-specific advert, GOV.UK Register of licensed sponsors: workers updated 2026-06-25, GOV.UK Skilled Worker eligible occupations

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