Job DescriptionThe company is seeking a talented and experienced Satellite Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team. As a Satellite Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development and testing of cutting-edge satellite systems, contributing to the company's mission of pushing the boundaries of space exploration.Responsibilities of the Satellite Systems Engineer:- Prepare test procedures, writ......
Carbon60 - Eng&Tech
Stevenage
Satellite Systems Engineer - 1430
The company is seeking a talented and experienced Satellite Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team. As a Satellite Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development and testing of cutting-edge satellite systems, contributing to the company's mission of pushing the boundaries of space exploration.Responsibilities of the Satellite Systems Engineer:- Prepare test procedures, write and debug test...
Carbon60 - Eng&Tech Careers
Stevenage
Satellite AIT EGSE Engineer
Satellite EGSE EngineerStevenagecirca £45 per hour + OT6 months contract1-stage interview – F2FFlexible working hoursCertain Advantage is collaborating with a leading aerospace company to recruit an experienced Satellite EGSE Engineer. You will be overseeing procurement as well as day to day support of the electrical test racks used during spacecraft build and test. Key Responsibilities:Maintenance and fault finding of electronic/RF...
Certain Advantage
Stevenage
Satellite RF Engineer
Job Title: Satellite RF EngineerLocation: London, UKSalary: £50,000 – £80,000 (depending on experience)Sector: Space / Satellite CommunicationsAbout the RoleWe’re working with an innovative space company to hire a Satellite RF Engineer to join their team in London. In this permanent role, you’ll be responsible for the design, development, and testing of RF systems used in satellite communications—playing a key part...
Alexander Associates
London
Satellite Systems Engineer - 1430
The company is seeking a talented and experienced Satellite Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team. As a Satellite Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development and testing of cutting-edge satellite systems, contributing to the company's mission of pushing the boundaries of space exploration.A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make...
Carbon60 - Eng&Tech
Ware
Satellite EGSE Engineer
This company is seeking a talented and experienced Satellite AIT EGSE Engineer to join their dynamic team. If you have a passion for electrical engineering, a strong background in spacecraft testing, and a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.As the Satellite AIT EGSE Engineer, you will be responsible for specifying, procuring, and overseeing the...
The UK space sector is expanding fast—from satellite communications and Earth observation to propulsion, launch services, and space sustainability. But as the technology becomes more complex, employers increasingly want space professionals who can explain it simply and persuasively to non-technical audiences.
Whether you're applying for a role in engineering, mission control, data analysis, policy, or business development, your ability to present clearly is now seen as a critical soft skill. In fact, many interviews now include public speaking tasks that test your communication style, clarity, and stakeholder awareness.
This guide offers a practical framework for structuring your space sector presentations, tips for engaging slides, storytelling techniques that work in interviews, and advice on answering common questions from executives, clients, and policymakers.
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The UK’s £15 billion Space Sector Plan, three licensed spaceports and a spike in commercial satellite demand have ignited hiring in 2025. Employers need spacecraft systems engineers, propulsion specialists, mission operators, Earth‑observation data scientists, ground‑segment software developers & regulatory experts right now.
Below are 50 organisations that have advertised UK‑based space vacancies or formally announced head‑count growth in the past eight weeks. They’re grouped into five quick‑scan categories so you can jump straight to the kind of employer – and mission – that excites you. For every company you’ll see:
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Why it’s worth a look – tech focus, culture, mission
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Re-entering the workforce after a career break—whether for parenting, caring responsibilities or another life chapter—can feel like charting a new orbit, particularly in the dynamic field of space. Luckily, the UK’s thriving space sector now offers a spectrum of return-to-work pathways: structured returnships, part-time contracts and hybrid roles. These programmes recognise the transferable skills and resilience you’ve developed, pairing you with mentorship, targeted upskilling and supportive networks so you can relaunch your career in satellite engineering, mission operations, space data science or policy with confidence.
In this guide, you’ll discover how to:
Understand today’s UK space landscape and talent demand
Leverage your organisation, communication and problem-solving skills in space roles
Overcome common re-entry challenges with practical solutions
Refresh your technical and regulatory knowledge through targeted learning
Access returnship and re-entry programmes tailored to space
Find roles that accommodate family commitments—flexible, hybrid or full-time
Balance your career relaunch with caring responsibilities
Master applications, interviews and networking specific to the space sector
Draw inspiration from real returner success stories
Get answers to frequent questions in our FAQ section
Whether your goal is to return as a spacecraft systems engineer, mission analyst, space-data scientist or regulatory specialist, this article maps the steps and resources you need to reignite your UK space career.
The UK Space Sector: Your Next Frontier
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