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Systems Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for an Electrical Systems Engineer based in the Stevenage area. This role is on a contract basis and is office-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and separate Space and Defense division. Does this sound like your next...

Certain Advantage
Stevenage

RF Systems Engineer

RF / Systems Engineer Portsmouth | Hybrid (3 days onsite) | £50 per hour Umbrella | 6 months + likely extension SC Clearance required A leading defence and space organisation is looking for an experienced RF / Systems Engineer to join its satellite communications engineering team. This group develops advanced antenna systems and supporting equipment for land, sea and air...

Meritus
Portsmouth

Verification and Test Engineer

Test and Verification Engineer – Space / Satellite / Imaging – On site in Chelmsford Always working at the cutting edge of technology, our client has an enviable reputation as a world leader developing products for the scientific and satellite/space industries. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Test and Verification Engineer with a strong background in electronics and...

Langham Recruitment
Chelmsford

Space Systems Engineering Degree Apprenticeship (4-Year)

A leading aerospace company is seeking students for an engineering apprenticeship focused on satellite communication systems. Responsibilities include developing support solutions and proposals, influencing design, and understanding customer requirements. Candidates should have a strong STEM background and meet specified academic entry criteria. This role is a unique opportunity to gain industry experience while working towards a degree. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Airbus
Chippenham

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer Ultra Communications are a leading global specialist in the design, development, supply and support of advanced mobile and flyaway satellite and microwave equipment for secure government, military and commercial broadcast communications through our GigaSat solutions. Our solutions are specially designed to operate in the harshest environments, ensuring that users have continuous access to reliable communications regardless of the...

Ultra Cyber Limited
West Leith

System Validation Engineer

Our client, a leader in the Space/SatComm industry, is currently seeking a System Validation Engineer to join their dynamic team. This permanent position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite communication technologies and contribute to space exploration and infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities: Performing system validation activities including physical, hardware, and software validation Studying system architecture and requirements, and collaborating...

Matchtech
Farnborough
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Space Sector Hiring Trends 2026: What to Watch Out For (For Job Seekers & Recruiters)

The UK space sector is no longer a niche curiosity. It is now a strategic industry worth billions, employing tens of thousands of people across nearly 2,000 organisations – and it has been growing faster than the wider UK economy for years. At the same time, employers report serious skills shortages, especially in software, data and systems engineering, with recruitment and retention now cited as key barriers to growth. For job seekers, this is encouraging – but it does not mean every space application is an easy win. For recruiters, competing for talent with tech, defence, energy and finance is only getting harder. This article, written for www.ukspacejobs.co.uk , explores the space sector hiring trends to watch in 2026, aimed at both: Job seekers searching for terms like “space jobs in the UK”, “satellite jobs UK”, or “space engineer roles”; and Recruiters and hiring managers interested in “space sector hiring trends” and “space recruitment UK”.

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Space Industry Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK space‑sector hiring has shifted from pedigree‑first screening to capability‑driven evaluation across the full stack—spacecraft systems, payload/RF, flight software, GNC/ADCS, propulsion, structures/thermal, AIT (assembly–integration–test), mission/ground operations, reliability/radiation, and compliance (ECSS, export control). Employers want proof you can build, test, operate and scale space systems safely and economically. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for satellite/spacecraft engineers, payload & RF/MM‑wave, flight & ground software, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal, AIT/test, mission ops, data/EO, and space product/TPM roles. Who this is for: Systems engineers, payload/RF engineers, flight software & FDIR, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal/structures, propulsion, AIT/test, reliability/radiation, QA/compliance, ground segment/cloud, mission operations, EO/data processing, and product/programme managers targeting roles in the UK space ecosystem.

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Why Space Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

The UK’s space sector is growing fast — from satellite systems and Earth observation to satellite communications, space robotics, propulsion, space data analytics, and mission operations. But the nature of space work is changing. Projects involving satellites, launch systems, space robotics and ground infrastructure are now embedded in regulation, public perception, human interaction and cross-disciplinary design. Space careers in the UK used to be dominated by engineers, astrophysicists, systems analysts and telemetry experts. Today, they increasingly demand fluency not only in aerospace, software, electronics & data, but also in law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design. After all, space systems operate under treaties, privacy constraints, public scrutiny, international collaborations and human interfaces. In this article, we explore why space careers in the UK are becoming more multidisciplinary, how those allied fields intersect with space work, and what job-seekers & employers must do to thrive in this evolving cosmos.

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