Join the UoBSat Engineering Team – Pioneering Space Exploration for 2026-27!
** You must be a current student at the University of Bristol (undergraduate or postgraduate) to apply **
UoBSat, the University of Bristol’s pioneering student-led satellite team, is expanding and seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic Engineering team for the 2026-27 academic year!
Who We Are:
UoBSat is a vibrant team of undergraduate and postgraduate students, spanning all academic years, driven by a passion for innovation in space science and technology. Our team includes bright minds from Aerospace, Physics, Electronics, Earth Sciences, and beyond, supported by experts and researchers across these fields. Our mission? To push the boundaries of student-led space exploration, culminating in the launch of the University of Bristol’s first satellite.
This Year’s Goal:
Building on the success of our PROVE Pathfinder mission, which PROVE-d that our hardware could withstand harsh launch conditions and the vacuum of space, we are setting our sights even higher for 2026-27! Our aim is twofold:
- Readying the PROVE Pathfinder payload for an in-house testing campaign.
- Progressing our 3U Bus, UoBSat-1, towards the Preliminary Design Review.
Why Join UoBSat?
- Hands-on Experience: Gain practical, hands-on experience in satellite design, construction, and testing.
- Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology alongside a multidisciplinary team of students and experts.
- Professional Growth: Collaborate with peers, mentors, and researchers while acquiring valuable skills that will boost your career.
- Tangible Impact: Contribute to the University of Bristol’s first-ever satellite mission and leave a lasting legacy in space exploration.
In 2023, we conducted environmental testing at the European Space Agency in Belgium, and now we are preparing to take the next bold step in space science and technology development.
What we’re looking for:
- You must be a current student at the University of Bristol (undergraduate or postgraduate) to apply.
- A team player
- Digital literacy – familiarity with Microsoft suite
- Programming skills
- Time management
- A passion for SPACE!
Desired but not neccesary:
- Familiarity with Linux and the terminal. You’ll be working in the command line a lot in this project.
- Previous experience with microcontrollers and/or SBCs (think Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Pico, ESP32 etc.)
- Communication/message protocols and/or networking
- Robotics or other hardware experience – anything where you make things happen in the physical world with code is a plus.
- Git or other version control
- Knowledge of basic electronic components and circuits
Ready to Reach for the Stars?
If you’re excited by the idea of making a real impact and embarking on a journey to space, join UoBSat! This is your opportunity to work with a dedicated team, gain unparalleled experience, and be part of something extraordinary.
How to Apply:
Submit your application to join the UoBSat team. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the table as we aim for the stars!
Please submit via the Microsoft form, using your University of Bristol email address.
Answer the questions, choose the subteam you would most like to work on, and upload a copy of your CV, ensuring it is relevant to the role you are applying for.
The form asks for a statement of motivation, in which we want you to answer two questions:
- Why are you applying for this role, and what do you hope to get out of it?
- What expertise or knowledge will you bring to the role?
Applications will close on the 14th of October