Space Jobs in Portsmouth

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44
Salary range
£28k – £127k
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15
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£28k – £127k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 13 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Program Manager

This role involves leading the end-to-end delivery of new product programs for Saab Seaeye, ensuring they meet cost, schedule, and quality targets. The Program Manager will manage cross-functional teams, maintain stakeholder relationships, and ensure compliance with Saab’s project delivery and risk management processes. The position supports Saab’s broader goal of establishing a Project and Program Management Centre of Excellence across the UK and global organisation.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required
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Payload Software Engineer

This role involves developing advanced payload software for mission-critical defence and aerospace programmes, focusing on high-reliability software that supports payload operations, data processing, and system performance in demanding environments. You will work in a highly skilled team, applying engineering standards and solving complex problems to deliver innovative solutions.

Lockheed Martin Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom £102,000 – £127,000 pa
On-site Permanent
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Head of Electronics Engineering

This role involves leading and developing a team of 15 engineers specializing in Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) components and radiation effects on electronics in space. Key responsibilities include managing project delivery, risk management, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Software Engineer

The Lead Software Engineer will design and implement software solutions for underwater robotics applications, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects. Responsibilities include leading the development of software architectures, ensuring safety and quality, and mentoring junior engineers.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Systems Engineer

The role involves applying Systems Engineering principles to radar system development, from requirements definition and design through integration, support, and disposal. You will lead the technical evolution of existing radar products and develop new capabilities, resolving complex engineering challenges and managing system design and requirements.

Appcastenterprise Cowes, United Kingdom £66,300 pa
On-site Permanent Part-time Clearance Required

RF Design Engineer

This role involves designing, simulating, and implementing RF and analogue electronic circuits for defence and national security applications. You will work on a variety of projects, from rapid prototyping to enhancing existing solutions, and collaborate with a highly driven engineering team to deliver cutting-edge technology.

Sanderson Southampton, United Kingdom £60,000 – £90,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Design Engineer - Electrical

This role involves providing electrical design and integration support for new systems and equipment on maritime platforms. Responsibilities include creating electrical drawings, liaising with customers and partners, conducting ship surveys, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure the successful integration of electrical systems.

Appcastenterprise Portsmouth, United Kingdom £43,500 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

This role involves driving quality improvement in a high-reliability aerospace or defence manufacturing environment. You will take ownership of a struggling production area, focusing on reducing non-conformances, improving process control, and enhancing quality culture across engineering and production teams.

Elix Sourcing Solutions Portsmouth, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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