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Satellite Systems Engineer 2343-1

Systems Engineer - Satellite CommunicationsPortsmouth, UK6 Month Inital ContractThe 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 satellite communications capability, including key...

Certain Advantage
Hilsea

Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer

Electrical Systems Test Engineer - Satellite AITAn opportunity to shape the performance and reliability of next‑generation spacecraftLocation: Onsite (UK Eyes Only)Clearance: SC Clearance RequiredRate: £55.00 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)Hours: 37 per weekRole OverviewThis role places the Electrical Test Engineer at the centre of satellite Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT). The engineer will design, develop, and execute complex electrical and...

Belcan
Stevenage

Field Service Engineer - Satellite Communications

Field Service Engineer / Satellite CommunicationsLocation: Portsmouth (with regular travel required)Employment Type: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: Competitive + Annual BonusBenefits Include:Annual bonus (based on company and individual performance)Matched pension contributions up to 7.5%25 days annual leave, plus bank holidaysOpportunities for global travel and professional developmentI am looking for a Field Service Engineer / Satellite Communications to join a well-established and rapidly growing...

Shorterm Group
Portsmouth

Small Satellite Systems Engineer

Senior Satellite Systems EngineerNorthern ItalyHybrid workingA growing space engineering organisation is hiring a Senior Satellite Systems Engineer to support the development of satellite missions. The business operates an end-to-end engineering model, covering design, development, integration, verification, and operational support within one organisation.You will join a systems team working on complex satellite programmes in a collaborative, engineering-led environment.The role You will...

Cubiq Recruitment
Turin

AIT Electrical Engineer

Satellite AIT EGSE EngineerLocation: On‑site (UK Eyes Only)Clearance: SC Clearance RequiredRate: £45.00 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)Hours: 37 per weekStep into a role at the heart of spacecraft innovation. As a Satellite AIT EGSE Engineer, you'll be the technical authority behind the electrical ground support equipment that powers spacecraft build, integration, and test. This is your chance to work on...

Belcan
Stevenage

Senior Test Engineer

Our client is a market-leading satellite communications company that provides services from satellite concept to deployment and operation. They are expanding rapidly at the moment and are looking to expand their testing team with the addition of a Senior System Test Engineer.The successful candidate will join a growing team on the bleeding edge of satellite technology.Key Responsibilities:* Extend the existing...

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New Space Employers to Watch in 2026: UK and Global Organisations Driving the Future of Space Careers

The space industry is entering a new era of growth, innovation, and commercial opportunity. Satellites, space exploration, Earth observation, space data analytics, launch systems and space infrastructure are all areas seeing rapid expansion, bringing demand for engineers, scientists, operations specialists and software developers. For professionals exploring opportunities on www.UKSpaceJobs.co.uk , identifying employers that are scaling, securing major contracts, attracting investment, or establishing UK operations is vital. This article highlights the most exciting space employers to watch in 2026, including UK space start‑ups, established aerospace organisations with UK teams, and global firms investing in British space talent.

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

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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