Space Jobs in Cambridge

Business Development Manager - Space

This role involves driving business growth in the UK defence and space sector by identifying and developing new commercial opportunities. The candidate will work closely with technical teams to tailor complex solutions for customers, lead proposals and negotiations, and expand existing client relationships. The position offers strategic autonomy and a focus on building networks within the space and satellite market.

Rutherford Briant Cambridge, United Kingdom £85,000 – £95,000 pa

Senior RF Engineer

Design and develop high-performance RF and mmWave subsystems for mission-critical communication networks in telecommunications, aerospace, defence, and space sectors. Perform hands-on design, simulation, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced RF solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Support technology development and contribute to product roadmaps with a focus on engineering excellence and innovation.

Filtronic Cambridge, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design and develop precision mechanical components and assemblies for high-frequency RF systems, with a focus on thermal efficiency, structural integrity, and manufacturability. Perform advanced simulation and analysis using CFD and FEA to validate designs under extreme environmental conditions. Collaborate closely with RF, electronics, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, space-qualified hardware from concept through production.

Filtronic Cambridge, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design and develop precision mechanical components and systems for advanced inspection and imaging technology, from concept through to manufacture. Work in a multidisciplinary R&D environment using SolidWorks to create 3D models, engineering drawings, and BOMs, while collaborating with scientists, engineers, and manufacturing teams. Support prototyping, design validation, and continuous improvement of high-precision products used across aerospace, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Shorterm Group Cambridge, United Kingdom £50,000 – £63,000 pa

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

Higher Senior RF Engineer

This role involves leading the design and development of high-performance RF and mmWave subsystems for mission-critical applications in telecommunications, aerospace, defence, and space. The engineer will perform advanced RF design, simulation, testing, and troubleshooting while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Emphasis is placed on delivering robust, high-frequency solutions and contributing to long-term technology roadmaps.

Filtronic Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

PCB Engineer

Design and own PCB layout for complex high-frequency electronic systems, translating schematics into manufacturable designs with attention to impedance, grounding, power, and thermal performance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet electrical, mechanical, and EMC requirements, while improving design standards and supporting prototyping. Work spans digital, analog, mixed-signal, power, and RF applications in telecoms, space, and defence sectors.

Filtronic Cambridge, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent