Early Career Opportunities

At Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) we are committed to developing our early careers talent and are looking to recruit and develop people into the stars of tomorrow.

We offer several avenues which will help you start your career here at SSTL with us:

• Work Experience
• Apprenticeship Programmes
• Internships
• Industrial Year Placements
• Graduate Programme

Below are some of the typical career opportunities at SSTL associated with different qualifications:

Our one week Engineering Work Experience Programme takes place over the summer holidays and offers students the opportunity to gain first hand experience within different Engineering areas, to help them decide on what they would like to study further.

Applications must be made via our online portal and open in February. For any enquires about our Engineering Work Experience Programme or other work experience opportunities contact: placements@sstl.co.uk

Our Apprenticeship Programmes are a great opportunity to gain a recognised qualification whilst developing on-the-job experience, to build a career in Engineering, Project Management, Finance or IT. We offer Apprenticeships that allows you to gain your Level 2 qualification all the way through to your Level 6.

You will attend college 1-2 days a week and have the opportunity to be mentored on-the-job by some of our most experienced employees, gaining new knowledge, skills and understanding. More importantly on completion of your chosen apprenticeship you are guaranteed a job with SSTL!

For any enquires about our Apprenticeship Programme contact: placements@sstl.co.uk

Apprenticeship Programme vacancies will be open for applications in October 2020. 

Our Internships (up to 3 months) and Industrial years placements offers more exposure to the company and the way we work.

During your placement with SSTL you will gain an in depth knowledge of an area relevant to your studies and get to work alongside some of our most experienced employees.

For any enquires about our Internships or Industrial year placements contact: placements@sstl.co.uk

Unfortunately we will not be taking Industrial Placements or Internships in 2019.

Our two year Graduate Programme expands on the skills and knowledge gained through your degree, whilst giving you the opportunity to build your on the job experience.

During the programme you will receive training and mentoring by some of our most experienced employees whilst completing three placements lasting 8 months.

Two of your placements will be complimentary to your degree and the third placement will give you the opportunity to explore another area of the business e.g.:

• Physics - Optical Systems & AIV & Design, Optical Mechanical Design, Thermal
• Mechanical / Aeronautical - Mechanical Design, Mechanical Systems, AIT
• Electrical or Electronics - On-Board-Data-Handling, Imager Electronics, Power, Mechanisms
• Aerospace, Space Science/Systems Engineering -Systems, Mission Concepts

For any enquires about our Graduate Programme contact: placements@sstl.co.uk

Graduate Placement vacancies will be open for applications from 1st October to 31st December 2019.

For the majority of our early careers opportunities you will be able to apply between October - December and for successful applicants assessment days or interviews will follow January - March.

All applications made must be sent via our online portal