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Systems Engineer -Satellite Communications

Join global satellite communications company as a Systems Engineer as part of a multinational R&D team leading the design of satellite communication terminals and translating product requirements into system and sub-system specifications. Key Responsibilities: Define and own system requirements and specifications. Lead system integration plans and execute integration activities. Conduct system reviews (SDR, PDR, CDR), risk mitigation, and design trade-offs....

Wokingham

Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer - Military Satellite Communications Location: Portsmouth, UK Security Clearance: SC Clearance Required (British Eyes Only) Travel: Ad hoc UK travel A rare opportunity has emerged for a talented Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Military Satellite Communications (Milsatcom). The successful candidate will join a high-performing team of Lead Systems Engineers and Architects,...

Portsmouth

Head of Communications Systems Engineer - UK

Join a world leader in delivering advanced space sensors, satellite communications technology, and supporting exploration and space operations missions. As our presence grows, we are looking for an experienced Head of Communications Systems Engineering to lead and develop our engineering team, ensuring world-class delivery of satellite systems and related technologies. Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and develop a system engineers. Provide...

Southcote

Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer

We are recruiting a Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer on behalf of our client for an initial 12-month contract. In this role, your primary responsibilities will include preparing test procedures, developing and debugging test sequences for satellite system testing during ambient and environmental test campaigns. You will also be tasked with preparing, troubleshooting, and executing complex test sequences on flight...

Stevenage

Snr RF Validation Engineer

Join a global leader in satellite communications technology as a Senior RF Validation Engineer, you’ll validate advanced chipsets and high-speed analog IPs, develop test automation, and work closely with engineering teams to drive product quality across next-generation satcom systems. Responsibilities: Validate chipsets, analog IPs, and high-speed communication blocks. Develop and own test plans and automation (Python, C/C++). Debug, analyse and...

Didcot

Senior Project Manager - Defence, Satellite Communications

Senior Project Manager - Defence, Software Engineering, Satellite Communications Senior Project Manager - Defence, Software Engineering, Satellite Communications The location of the role is Bristol (hybrid working). The duration of the contract is 6 months. The pay rate on offer is £95 per hour (via Umbrella agency - inside IR35). Security Clearance: must hold SC clearance / SC cleared candidates...

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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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UK Space Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern Space Department

The UK space sector is rapidly expanding. With growth in satellite design, Earth observation, communications, launch systems, space science, downstream applications, and regulatory and operational services, there’s rising demand for skilled professionals across many disciplines. Building a high-impact space organisation requires well-defined team structures, clear roles, strong collaboration, and alignment across engineering, science, operations, regulation, and commercial functions. If you are applying for roles via UKSpaceJobs.co.uk or hiring into your company, this guide will help you understand the principal roles you’ll find in a space team, how they interact during mission lifecycles, what skills UK employers expect, salary norms, common challenges, and best practice for structuring space teams that succeed.

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