The heart of the UK's space industry, with a strong focus on satellite technology and space operations. Home to major space agencies, research institutions, and innovative startups.
London is a bustling hub for the UK's space sector, hosting a diverse range of organisations from major space agencies to cutting-edge startups. The city is home to the UK Space Agency, which plays a pivotal role in shaping national and international space policy. Additionally, London's vibrant ecosystem includes research-heavy institutions and scaleups specialising in satellite technology, Earth observation, and space operations. While the city is known for its fast-paced environment, many roles offer a blend of on-site and hybrid working arrangements, making it an attractive location for professionals in the space industry.
Eutelsat OneWeb
Manage ongoing and future partnership programmes, including a major ESA initiative involving industrial partners across Europe. Handle contract changes, ESA reporting, project reviews, and stakeholder coordination with internal teams and national delegations, while screening new innovation and partnership opportunities.
ESA
Eutelsat OneWeb
Provides 24/7 flight dynamics operations support on a shift rota, performing on-console work and real-time mission support from launch to de-orbit. Configures, troubleshoots and monitors orbit determination, maneuver, trajectory and attitude planning software, including collision avoidance planning, and develops operational procedures.
GMAT · OREKIT · STK +5
Foundational
Build and maintain a SaaS data platform for satellite laser ranging, working across Python, React and AWS. You'll own both frontend and backend, implement CI/CD and DevOps practices, and collaborate with product to turn user needs into features. As an early team member you'll shape the product and culture.
AWS · Azure · GCP +7
Foundational
Own the laser subsystem in autonomous satellite laser ranging stations, from specifying and qualifying pulsed laser sources with suppliers to integrating beam delivery, cooling, power, control and safety interlocks. Characterise performance, build test rigs, improve reliability for unattended remote sites, and manage laser damage risk with the optics team. Based on-site in London within a small spacetech team.
Lidar
ClearSpace
Hands-on product and quality assurance role supporting space missions across all programme phases, from design collaboration and risk assessment to AIV reviews. Maintains the Quality Management System, applies internal and international standards (ISO9001, EN9100, ECSS), runs audits and inspections, and represents PA/QA in project and customer meetings.
ISO 9001 · EN9100 · ECSS
ClearSpace
Supports the technical development of spacecraft data handling and avionics systems, covering architecture, interfaces and system-level integration across the full mission lifecycle from concept and requirements through design, AIT, launch and in-orbit commissioning. Works closely with subsystem, software and systems engineers, and acts as technical point of contact with project teams, customers and subcontractors.
CAN · SpaceWire · Ethernet +4
Aalyria
The role involves architecting 5G non-terrestrial network solutions, applying temporospatial software-defined networking and laser communications technology to satellite and airborne mesh networks. Work spans any radio or optical spectrum, any orbit and any hardware across land, sea, air and space, including cislunar and deep-space communications. The position sits within a team commercialising technology originally acquired from Google.
Aalyria
Join a team building and operating temporospatial software-defined networking platforms for aerospace mesh networks, spanning satellite, airborne, and deep-space communications. The role focuses on reliability engineering for orchestration systems that manage planetary mesh networks across any spectrum, orbit, or hardware.
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London's space sector is characterised by a dynamic mix of large agencies and innovative startups. The UK Space Agency, headquartered in the city, drives significant investment and collaboration in the industry. This environment fosters a culture of innovation and attracts top talent from around the world.
Major space agencies and research institutions in London offer a wide range of opportunities, from satellite engineering to data analysis. The city's strong focus on Earth observation and space operations makes it a key player in the global space industry. Additionally, the presence of numerous startups and scaleups ensures a steady stream of cutting-edge projects and research initiatives.
Common roles include satellite engineers, data analysts, project managers, and researchers in Earth observation and space operations.
Many organisations in London offer hybrid working arrangements, combining on-site and remote work to provide flexibility.
Key industries include satellite technology, Earth observation, space operations, and research and development for space missions.
The UK Space Agency plays a crucial role in shaping policy, funding research, and fostering collaboration between industry and academia.
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