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Senior Systems Engineer

The Senior Systems Engineer leads the technical execution of space missions, managing system requirements, technical budgets, and cross-disciplinary integration from development through on-orbit validation. This role acts as the primary technical liaison between internal teams, customers, and contractors, ensuring mission success through rigorous verification and risk management. The position requires deep expertise in satellite systems, including RF/optical payloads and ground station networks, within a hybrid work model based in Glasgow.

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Spire

Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom

£37 ph On-site Contract Shift-work Clearance Required

AIT) Electrical Test Operations Engineer

The AIT Electrical Test Operations Engineer is responsible for the electrical testing and validation of spacecraft, operating in a high-tech cleanroom environment. Key responsibilities include executing test procedures, operating checkout systems, and supporting integration activities for mission-critical systems.

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Belcan

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

£38 – £46 pa Remote Contract

Research Fellow in Sensing and AI

Develop and apply deep learning models for land cover classification and change detection using multi-source aerial and satellite imagery. Work within an interdisciplinary team at the Landscape Observatory, leveraging HPC and GPU infrastructure to advance AI-powered remote sensing for environmental monitoring. Contribute to high-impact research, publish in top journals, and present at international conferences.

Cranfield University

Bedfordshire, Cranfield, South East England, United Kingdom

£36 – £44 pa Contract

Research Fellow in Transient Astrophysics

This role involves leading research on host galaxies of transients, deriving properties from LSST+TiDES data, and studying transient correlations with their environments. The position is part of a larger collaboration to address key questions in astrophysics, including the origins of star explosions and the nature of Dark Energy.

University of Southampton

Southampton, South East England, United Kingdom

£450 – £550 pd

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

The role involves developing and maintaining spacecraft electrical systems and avionics architectures, managing electrical interfaces, and supporting integration and testing activities. The engineer will work closely with various teams and contribute to the technical development of a long-term space programme.

GlobalTech Recruitment

London, United Kingdom

£60,000 – £80,000 pa

Principal Systems Engineer Consultant

The role involves leading major consulting projects in systems engineering, providing strategic advice on defence programs, and developing technical solutions. Responsibilities include mentoring teams, business development, and technical leadership in areas like MBSE and capability development.

Gregory Martin International

Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

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