Space Jobs in Bournemouth

Software and Satellite Operations Quality Assurance Engineer

This role involves ensuring software quality across the full development lifecycle for satellite systems while also providing mission assurance during satellite operations, including anomaly response and commissioning. The engineer will lead root cause analyses, manage non-conformances, and improve processes using standards like ISO 29110 and ECSS. A key focus is bridging software QA with automated satellite operations, supporting AI/ML-driven fleet management and enhancing fault detection and recovery systems.

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

Quality Assurance Engineer

This role involves ensuring product and process quality across Spire's satellite operations and manufacturing workflows. The engineer will lead root cause investigations, manage supplier quality issues, conduct AS9100-aligned audits, and support engineering change validation. The position requires hands-on work in a cleanroom environment and close collaboration with technical teams to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement in a high-technology aerospace setting.

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

Hybrid Permanent

Information & Cybersecurity Assurance Manager

This role involves leading cybersecurity and information assurance activities within a space and aerospace organisation, focusing on Secure by Design principles, compliance with standards like ISO 27001 and DCC, and managing security across project lifecycles. The manager will oversee certification deliverables, third-party compliance, vulnerability management, and contribute to incident response and business continuity planning. Key responsibilities include reviewing system designs, supporting security governance, and ensuring timely space licensing through robust security input.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Propulsion Engineer

This role involves end-to-end engineering of spacecraft propulsion systems, including design, analysis, hardware build, testing, and in-orbit commissioning. The engineer will work across gas, chemical, and electric propulsion technologies, contributing to mission-critical projects from concept through to launch and on-orbit operations. A blend of hands-on technical work and analytical design is required, with close collaboration across teams and customers.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Assembly and Integration Engineer - Spacecraft Optical Payloads

This role involves the assembly, integration, and verification of spacecraft optical payloads in a cleanroom environment. The engineer will perform precision optical alignment, conduct performance testing (MTF and radiometry), handle sensitive components, and resolve technical issues during build. Responsibilities include operating ground support equipment, executing bonding operations, maintaining detailed build records, and ensuring compliance with cleanliness and safety standards.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Senior Project Manager - Space / Satellite

This role involves leading end-to-end satellite mission projects from contract award through spacecraft development, launch, commissioning, and operational acceptance. The Senior Project Manager will provide strategic leadership across engineering, commercial, and supply chain functions, acting as the primary customer interface and ensuring delivery within financial, schedule, and technical constraints. The position focuses on scaling production for innovative constellation satellite missions serving institutional, defence, and international clients.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Graduate Opportunity (Supply Chain / Logistics)

Graduate Opportunity (Supply Chain / Logistics)£28,000 - £32,000 + Flexible Hours + 33 Days Holiday + Training + ProgressionFordingbridge, HampshireAre you a Graduate from Business, Maths, Economics or similar looking for a career within supply chain & logistics, within a...

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Fordingbridge, United Kingdom £28,000 – £32,000 pa

Junior / Trainee Supply Chain Specialist (Engineering)

Monitor production schedules and order progress for electronic components and finished goods, coordinating with international factories and internal teams. Receive full on-the-job training within a growing electronics manufacturer serving aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors. Work in a supportive team environment with a clear path to progression into a Supply Chain Coordinator role.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Fordingbridge, United Kingdom £28,000 – £32,000 pa

On-site Permanent

CNC Machinist (Aerospace/Fanuc Programming)

Operate, set, and program CNC turning machines (3- and 4-axis) to manufacture precision aerospace components in small batches. Work with metals like brass and stainless steel in a day-based role featuring an early finish on Fridays. Receive in-house manufacturer training and have opportunities for career progression within an established engineering firm.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom £20 – £21 ph

Aerospace Engineering Estimator

This role involves preparing detailed cost estimates and quotations for aerospace components, working closely with engineering, production, and suppliers. The estimator will create process sketches and technique sheets, support manufacturing planning, and ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and specifications. The position requires strong technical and costing knowledge across materials, machining, heat treatment, and surface finishing processes.

South West Recruitment Verwood, Dorset, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa

ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

Design and assess electronic systems for flight applications, focusing on power management, battery requirements, and EMC testing. Develop a ground-based INS solution integrated with IMU and GNSS. Engage with suppliers to inform performance modelling and evaluate critical system redundancy.

Morson Edge Semley, Wiltshire, SP7 9AU, United Kingdom £50 – £70 ph

On-site Contract Clearance Required

AVIONICS ENGINEERS

This role involves technical analysis and simulation of avionics systems for a one-way effector airframe, focusing on GNSS and INS performance, RF noise profiling, and re-entry dynamics. The engineer will conduct Monte Carlo simulations, assess signal re-acquisition under various conditions, and contribute to autopilot development and synchronised launch planning. Work is based in Shaftesbury with potential for permanent conversion from an initial 6-month rolling contract.

Morson Edge Semley, Wiltshire, SP7 9AU, United Kingdom £60 – £70 ph