Space Jobs in Cambridge

Head of Operations - Aerospace Interiors

Leads manufacturing operations for aerospace interiors, focusing on New Product Introduction and transition to serial production. Drives operational excellence, quality, and compliance while collaborating with offshore facilities and cross-functional teams. Responsible for building high-performing teams and ensuring regulatory standards are met.

AVIC Cabin Systems (UK) Limited Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Embedded Linux Engineer

This role involves designing, building, and testing embedded systems across diverse applications such as robotics, sensing, communications, and IoT devices. The engineer will work across both Linux-based and bare-metal environments, contributing to full project lifecycles from concept to delivery. Collaboration with FPGA and electronics teams is central, with opportunities to work on open architecture standards and real-time systems.

Technical Futures Ltd Cb101Ny, CB10 1NY, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Administrator - Spacecraft Control Centre

This role involves managing and maintaining the core computer systems and network infrastructure for the Spacecraft Control & Operations Facility (SCOF), supporting command and control of the SKYNET satellite constellation. The Systems Administrator will lead on system deployment, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting across high-availability Linux-based environments, ensuring seamless integration with existing SCOF networks. The position requires strong UNIX/Linux and networking expertise, with a focus on operational stability and secure system upgrades in a mission-critical space operations environment.

Airbus Defence and Space East Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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

Aerospace Operative/Fitter

This role involves disassembling, testing, fault-finding, and repairing aircraft safety equipment such as inflatable slides and life rafts within an EASA 145-approved facility. The operative will work as part of a specialist safety team in a structured production environment with defined processes and technical oversight. The position offers hands-on technical work with opportunities for training and career progression in the aerospace sector.

Rise Technical Recruitment Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, United Kingdom £27,000 – £32,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Business Development Lead - LMUK Space

This role involves driving Lockheed Martin's Space business growth in the UK, particularly in National Security & Defence and Civil Space. Responsibilities include cultivating senior-level relationships, converting market intelligence into strategies, and collaborating with various teams to achieve regional commitments.

Lockheed Martin Ampthill, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £98,000 – £122,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Service Architect

As a Service Architect, you will lead the design and development of managed service solutions, ensuring they align with customer requirements and project stakeholder needs. You will work closely with technical experts and stakeholders to craft winning customer offers, manage risks, and ensure successful service implementation and transition.

Airbus Defence and Space East Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Stores Team Leader - Aerospace

This role involves managing a team of stores operatives and a supervisor, maintaining systems and procedures for efficiency, and driving performance and productivity within an aerospace engineering company. The position offers a lucrative bonus and profit share scheme, providing opportunities for significant income growth and potential advancement to senior leadership.

Elix Sourcing Solutions Braintree, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent