Space Jobs in Cambridge

Open roles
5
Salary range
£46k – £132k
Hiring companies
4
Salary on the board

£46k – £132k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 5 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

Live jobs

5 live roles

Senior Embedded Linux Engineer Cambridgeshire- Morgan McKinley

This role involves developing high-integrity embedded software on ARM-based platforms using Embedded Linux (Yocto/PetaLinux), with responsibilities including low-level interfacing via SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN, integration with FPGAs, and working under Low-SWaP constraints for applications in drones and space. The engineer will design robust systems using UML, contribute to algorithm development using Python or MATLAB, and may mentor junior team members. The work is consultancy-based and requires close collaboration on technically challenging, real-world platforms.

eFinancialCareers Cambridge, United Kingdom £60,000 – £70,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Senior FPGA Engineer Cambridgeshire - Morgan McKinley

This role involves designing and implementing high-performance FPGA solutions for advanced applications in radar, communications, and sensing. You'll work across the full development lifecycle using AMD (Xilinx) Zynq SoC devices, collaborating with hardware and software teams to deliver robust, integrated systems. The position emphasizes innovation, technical leadership, and client-facing engagement in a consultancy environment tackling diverse, high-impact projects.

eFinancialCareers Cambridge, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Bare-Metal Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Design and implement deterministic, safety-critical embedded software for aerospace systems including engines, motors, servos, and radar processing. Work closely on low-level hardware interfaces and contribute to software architecture in a high-performance, reliability-focused environment. Emphasis on testing, accreditation readiness, and technical ownership within a fast-paced startup culture.

Enterprise Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £75,000 – £120,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

RF Senior Electronics Engineer

Design and develop high-frequency RF systems from concept to mass production, working on cutting-edge electronics for real-world applications. Engage in hands-on development, board bring-up, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-moving tech environment. Focus on 10GHz+ RF design with opportunities to influence technical direction and product evolution.

Enterprise Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £70,000 – £140,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

This role involves designing precision mechanical components and assemblies for high-performance RF and microwave systems used in demanding sectors like aerospace, defence, and space. The engineer will lead design-for-manufacture initiatives across CNC, die casting, additive manufacturing, and sheet metal processes, while also performing structural and dynamic analysis using finite element methods. Responsibilities include creating 3D CAD models in SolidWorks, overseeing prototype build and testing, and collaborating with test and production teams on tooling and fixtures.

Octagon Group Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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