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Apply NowSystems 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,...
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...
£33.64 Per Hour PAYE / £45 Per Hour Umbrella A vacancy for an Electrical Engineer has arisen in the Terminals and TMA team at the Portsmouth site. This team is responsible for the satellite communication terminals products which include antenna equipment and management software. The work of the team encompasses terminals for land, sea and air domains, however the primary...
This Software Test Engineer role presents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the Satellite Communications industry based in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will be responsible for verifying and validating code quality, contributing to the delivery of software solutions, and supporting the development of comprehensive test documentation. This is a contract role lasting...
Systems Engineer 6 month contract Based in Portsmouth Offering circa £55ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience working on Military Satellite Communications? Do you have Model Based Systems Engineering experience? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Systems Engineer, you will...
RF Systems Engineer Portsmouth (3 days per week hybrid working) – 6 month contract – Pay rate £37.38 p/h PAYE basic (£42.81 p/h including holiday pay) or £50 p/h Umbrella We are looking to recruit an RF Engineer for our client in the space and satellite industry. You will be working on a hybrid basis circa 3 days per week...
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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.
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.
Space is no longer just the domain of governments and large agencies. Commercial satellites, Earth-observation, space communications, space launch, applications using satellite data, and downstream services are becoming essential components of national and global infrastructure. Whether for climate monitoring, telecommunications, security, navigation, agriculture, or disaster management, space technologies underpin many of the systems we take for granted. In recent years, the UK has been steadily building its space sector: advancing policy, strengthening research, encouraging private investment, establishing new facilities, and growing its workforce. As this momentum continues, demand is rising for professionals in engineering, operations, software, analysis, project management, regulation, and more. For those interested in ambitious, cutting-edge, and high-impact careers, the UK space sector offers compelling prospects. This article explores why the United Kingdom is exceptionally well placed to become a global space jobs hub, what the current landscape looks like, the roles in demand, sectoral strengths, challenges to be addressed, and what must happen for the UK to fulfil this role in the global space economy.
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