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Satellite Systems Engineer 2343-1

Systems Engineer - Satellite Communications Portsmouth, UK 6 Month Inital Contract The Opportunity: Shape the Future of Secure Space-Based NetworksAn exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented Systems Engineer to join our Lead Systems Engineers and Architects team within Defence & Space industry in Portsmouth, UK. This is your chance to directly contribute to the next generation of critical military...

Certain Advantage
Hilsea

Satellite Communications Engineer — Remote/Hybrid, Equity

A leading technology company in Cardiff seeks a highly skilled Wireless Communications Engineer to design next-generation algorithms for wireless networks. This role involves applying advanced mathematical techniques and wireless communication theory to develop innovative solutions. Candidates should possess an MSc or PhD in a relevant field and experience with MATLAB and Python. The position offers hybrid working options and a...

NPAworldwide
Cardiff

Satellite Communications Engineer

We’re proud to be partnering with an industry‑leading technology company at the forefront of space connectivity and advanced wireless systems. Our client develops groundbreaking software and algorithms that power satellite and aerospace communication networks helping to connect land, sea, air, and space like never before. With deep roots in innovation and collaborations with global research centres, they’re reshaping the future...

NPAworldwide
Cardiff

2160 - Systems Engineer - Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer

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

Chief Engineer – Satellite Communications Systems

Chief Engineer – Satellite Communications Systems Location: UK (Hybrid working) Salary: Executive-level package + Benefits Sector: Space & Satellite Communications **Must be able to get SC clearance** We’re partnering with a high-growth space technology company developing next-generation satellite communications systems for commercial and government markets. They are seeking a Chief Engineer to own the technical vision, architecture, and delivery of...

GTS Group Ltd
London

Chief Engineer – Satellite Communications Systems

Chief Engineer – Satellite Communications Systems Location: UK (Hybrid working) Salary: Executive-level package + Benefits Sector: Space & Satellite Communications **Must be able to get SC clearance** We’re partnering with a high-growth space technology company developing next-generation satellite communications systems for commercial and government markets. They are seeking a Chief Engineer to own the technical vision, architecture, and delivery of...

GTS Group Ltd
City of London
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What Hiring Managers Look for First in Space Sector Job Applications (UK Guide)

The space industry is one of the most exciting and multidisciplinary sectors in technology and engineering today. Whether you’re applying for roles in spacecraft design, aerospace systems, robotics, satellite communications, mission operations, payload engineering, space software, ground systems, or scientific research, your application must quickly show hiring managers that you are relevant, technically credible and ready to deliver. In the UK space jobs market — spanning organisations from startups to defence primes, agencies, research labs and commercial constellations — hiring managers do not read every word of your CV. They scan applications rapidly, often making a judgement about whether to read further within the first 10–20 seconds. This guide breaks down exactly what hiring managers look for first in space sector applications, how they assess CVs and portfolios, why specific signals matter, and how you can position your experience to stand out on www.ukspacejobs.co.uk .

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The Skills Gap in UK Space Jobs: What Universities Aren’t Teaching

The UK space sector is one of the most exciting and fastest-growing high-tech industries in the world. From Earth observation and satellite communications to space robotics, launch systems and deep-space exploration, the breadth of opportunity is enormous. The UK Government’s ambition to capture a significant share of the global space economy has driven investment, policy support and a wave of innovative companies — both established and start-up. Yet despite strong academic programmes and a pipeline of graduates with relevant degrees, employers in the UK space sector consistently report a persistent problem: Many graduates are not prepared for real-world space industry jobs. This is not a matter of intelligence or motivation. Rather, it reflects a growing skills gap between what universities are teaching and what employers actually need from space professionals. In this article, we’ll explore why that gap exists, what universities are doing well, where they fall short, what employers want, and how jobseekers can bridge the divide to build thriving careers in the UK space sector.

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UK Space Jobs for Career Switchers in Their 30s, 40s & 50s (UK Reality Check)

The UK space sector is no longer a niche reserved for astronauts and rocket scientists. It is a broad, fast-growing industry covering satellites, Earth observation, navigation, telecoms, space data, launch services, space sustainability and defence-related capability. That breadth creates genuine career opportunities for professionals switching careers in their 30s, 40s or 50s — especially in roles where delivery, quality, operations, safety, regulation and customer outcomes matter as much as pure engineering. This article gives you a UK reality check: what space jobs actually look like, which roles are realistic for career switchers, what skills UK employers value, how long retraining tends to take and whether age is a barrier (usually far less than people fear).

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