About Surrey Satellite Technology Limited

Surrey Satellite Technology are the world’s leading small satellite manufacturers, offering end-to-end space mission design, building, testing, launch and operations capabilities and services to customers worldwide.

Formed as a spin-out company of the University of Surrey in 1985, the company commands a 40% share of the global small satellite export market and currently operates a total of 14 satellites from their spacecraft operations centre.

Their two sites in Guildford provide all the facilities necessary for the company's vertically integrated operation, from satellite and payload design, through to manufacturing, testing and post-launch operations.

Led by Managing Director Sarah Parker and Executive Chairman Professor Sir Martin Sweeting, the company have been pioneers in the use of new technologies for satellite products and services for many years. They continue to deliver services that meet the needs of their customers, while contributing to important scientific advances.

What is it like to work for Surrey Satellite Technology Limited

Giving Something Back

96% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

The company works to actively reduce their impact on the environment by minimising energy consumption, investing in carbon footprint offset schemes, and eliminating unnecessary travel and waste. They also hold charity events and outreach schemes to foster interest in the space sector.

96% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

My Company

92% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

By 2027, Surrey Satellite Technology aim to be providing services to enable human expansion through the solar system, while also assembling a system in orbit and deploying a software-defined satellite. All employees are committed to delivering on these three ‘Grand Challenges’.

92% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

Fair Deal

64% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Managers can nominate staff to receive thank you letters and Amazon vouchers if they have demonstrated extraordinary efforts on a particular project, with the appreciation of their efforts by the team often proving a greater incentive to excel than the monetary reward.

64% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Holidays

Companies offering a minimum of 26 days annual leave to all employees
Gym

Companies offering either free gym/ sports facilities or offering subsidised gym membership for all employees
Health Insurance

Companies offering private health insurance for all employees
Long Service

50% of employees with more than 5 years' service
Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative
Profit Related Payment

Companies offering profit related pay to all employees