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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

Senior Satellite Communications Systems Engineer

Senior Satellite Communications Systems EngineerSenior Satellite Communications Systems Engineer 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by Anson McCade. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Anson McCade Senior Satellite Communications Systems Engineer Location:...

Anson McCade

Luton

Senior Ground Software Engineer — Satellite Communications

A dynamic space technology start-up is seeking a Senior Ground Software Engineer to develop and maintain software systems for satellite communications. The successful candidate will design and test robust ground software while participating in the complete software development process. This role requires proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++ and at least 5 years of experience in...

ReOrbit

Bristol

Lead Space Systems Engineer: Mission Design & Delivery

A pioneering space technology firm in the UK is seeking a technical leader for space mission delivery. The role involves coordinating engineering efforts, ensuring system robustness, and integrating subsystems for satellite operations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in satellite systems engineering, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. This position promises to work at the forefront of space innovation, making a...

Open Cosmos Ltd

Didcot

Satellite Electrical Power Systems Engineer

Join Our Client's Innovative Space Team as a Satellite Electrical Power Systems Engineer About Our Client Our Client operates at the forefront of spacecraft technology within the aerospace sector. Renowned for pioneering developments in low Earth orbit satellite platforms and advanced propulsion systems, they are shaping the future of global connectivity and space exploration. Recognised for their collaborative culture, innovative...

Reading

Satellite Communications Test Engineer (Lab/Field)

A leading space-to-cloud analytics company in the United Kingdom is looking to hire a Test and Lab Communication Engineer. The role involves creating test setups, utilizing various testing tools, and collaborating closely with engineers to troubleshoot and develop satellite communication systems. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field along with an interest in embedded...

Spire

Glasgow

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Feb 12, 2026

Careers

How Many Space Industry Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a UK Space Job?

If you’re pursuing a career in the space industry — whether that’s spacecraft engineering, mission operations, space software, satellite systems, ground segment integration or space data analytics — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of tools, platforms and technologies mentioned in job adverts. One role wants experience with CAD and FEA software. Another asks for experience with GNSS simulation. A third mentions mission scheduling tools, RF link analysis suites, Python, C++, continuous integration — and it seems there’s always another acronym to learn. With so much listed, many candidates fall into the trap of thinking they must master every tool under the sun before they’ll be taken seriously. Here’s the honest truth most UK space hiring managers won’t say out loud: 👉 They don’t hire you because you’ve heard of every tool — they hire you because you can apply the right tools to solve real space problems, explain your reasoning clearly, and deliver results. Tools matter, but they always serve a purpose: achieving mission goals, improving reliability, reducing risk, delivering data, or enabling collaboration. Tools are enablers — not trophies. So how many tools do you actually need to know to get a space job? The answer is much fewer and far more strategic than you might think. This article breaks down: what tools employers really expect which ones are core across most space roles which ones are role-specific how to present your tool proficiency on your CV and in interviews

Feb 3, 2026

Jobs

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 .

Jan 24, 2026

Education

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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