Space Jobs in Cambridge

Control Systems Engineer (Structured Text / Ladder Logic)

Design and develop PLC software using Structured Text and Ladder Logic for bespoke systems in high-tech industries such as defence, aerospace, and nuclear. Debug and test control code, support remote and on-site troubleshooting, and collaborate with engineering teams on system upgrades. Work involves a mix of in-house development and occasional international travel for commissioning and support.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Cambridge, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa

Graduate Control Systems Engineer (Training on PLC Programming)

Work as a Graduate Control Systems Engineer, receiving hands-on training in PLC programming using Structured Text and Ladder Logic. Support the development, testing, and maintenance of control systems for advanced technology in defence, aerospace, and nuclear sectors. Progress into a technical expert role with global project exposure and structured career development.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Cambridge, United Kingdom £25,000 – £27,000 pa

Project Manager

Lead the end-to-end delivery of technically complex RF and mmWave hardware projects from concept to customer handover. Coordinate cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams while managing project risks, schedules, and compliance. Focus on high-reliability applications in regulated sectors such as aerospace, defence, and space.

Filtronic Cambridge, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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 Electronics Engineer - Integrated Circuit Design

This role involves designing and developing integrated circuits and complex electronic systems from concept to prototype, working on advanced technologies for defence and security applications. You will collaborate closely with the R&D team, using toolchains like Vivado or Quartus and HDL languages, and be responsible for the entire product lifecycle.

Newton Colmore Cambridge, United Kingdom £60,000 – £90,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required