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...
A leading technology company in Cardiff seeks a highly skilled Wireless Communications Engineer to design next-generation algorithms for wireless networks. This role involves applying advanced mathematical techniques and wireless communication theory to develop innovative solutions. Candidates should possess an MSc or PhD in a relevant field and experience with MATLAB and Python. The position offers hybrid working options and a...
NPAworldwide
Cardiff
Chief Engineer – Satellite Communications Systems
Chief Engineer – Satellite Communications Systems Location: UK (Hybrid working) Salary: Executive-level package + Benefits Sector: Space & Satellite Communications **Must be able to get SC clearance** We’re partnering with a high-growth space technology company developing next-generation satellite communications systems for commercial and government markets. They are seeking a Chief Engineer to own the technical vision, architecture, and delivery of...
GTS Group Ltd
London
Chief Engineer – Satellite Communications Systems
Chief Engineer – Satellite Communications Systems Location: UK (Hybrid working) Salary: Executive-level package + Benefits Sector: Space & Satellite Communications **Must be able to get SC clearance** We’re partnering with a high-growth space technology company developing next-generation satellite communications systems for commercial and government markets. They are seeking a Chief Engineer to own the technical vision, architecture, and delivery of...
GTS Group Ltd
City of London
Small Satellite Systems Engineer
Senior Satellite Systems Engineer Northern Italy Hybrid working A 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...
Cubiq Recruitment
Turin
Space Satellite Systems Engineer - OBDH
Space Satellite Systems Engineer - OBDH The Digital System Engineer is tasked with electrical engineering responsibilities associated with various System Components: On-Board Computer (OBC) Remote Interface Unit (RIU) Mass Memory & Formatting Unit (MMFU) Other digital equipment as required, such as Instrument Control Unit (ICU) or Authenticating Unit (AU), among others. This role necessitates expertise in digital engineering and spacecraft...
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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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.
The UK space sector is no longer a niche reserved for astronauts and rocket scientists. It is a broad, fast-growing industry covering satellites, Earth observation, navigation, telecoms, space data, launch services, space sustainability and defence-related capability. That breadth creates genuine career opportunities for professionals switching careers in their 30s, 40s or 50s — especially in roles where delivery, quality, operations, safety, regulation and customer outcomes matter as much as pure engineering.
This article gives you a UK reality check: what space jobs actually look like, which roles are realistic for career switchers, what skills UK employers value, how long retraining tends to take and whether age is a barrier (usually far less than people fear).
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