Space Jobs in Reading

Senior Systems Engineer – Optical Ground System Operations

This role involves designing and integrating cloud-based software systems that support the operation of optical ground stations for space communication. The engineer will lead system architecture, API management, and integration with internal and external systems, while mentoring junior staff and driving innovation. The work bridges systems engineering, cloud technologies, and operational workflows in a cutting-edge space communications environment.

Archangel Lightworks Ox11Aa, OX1 1AA, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Trainee Aerospace Assembly Technician

This role involves learning specialist aerospace assembly and inspection techniques, focusing on safety-critical components for military aviation. The technician will follow detailed engineering drawings, use hand tools and specialist equipment, and maintain high precision in building and inspecting aerospace systems. It offers a structured entry point into the aerospace industry with full training provided.

Syntech Recruitment Uxbridge, London, UB8 1SB, United Kingdom £27,500 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Production Engineer

This role involves hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of optical ground station systems for laser communications. The engineer will work across mechanical, electrical, or optical domains, ensuring build quality, process documentation, and supply chain coordination. Responsibilities include supporting field deployment, managing engineering changes, and maintaining compliance with quality and safety standards in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Archangel Lightworks Ox11Aa, OX1 1AA, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Graduate Systems Engineer

This role involves supporting the development of safety-critical aerospace systems across the full engineering lifecycle, with a focus on requirements capture, system architecture, and verification. The engineer will work within multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust design and ongoing airworthiness of life-saving ejection and crashworthy seating systems. It offers hands-on experience in complex, regulated aerospace programmes using formal systems engineering methods and standards.

Martin Baker Denham, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Trainee Aerospace Technician

This role involves hands-on aerospace manufacturing work, assembling components with precision under detailed instructions and technical drawings. The position supports the production of critical aerospace products, focusing on quality and accuracy in a structured, full-time environment. Ideal for individuals with a practical mindset and a strong interest in aviation or engineering, with full training provided on the job.

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler Uxbridge, London, UB8 1SB, United Kingdom £25,000 – £27,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Automation Engineer (Mission Operations)

The role involves developing and enhancing automation frameworks for satellite mission operations and production testing, from ground simulations to in-orbit spacecraft control. You'll create tools for data processing, anomaly detection, and automated flight operations, integrating solutions into Open Cosmos’s core platforms. The position requires close collaboration with engineering and operations teams to deploy reliable, scalable automation across the full mission lifecycle.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Product Security Engineer

This role involves embedding security into the product development lifecycle through risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and Secure by Design practices. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements across complex, mission-critical systems. It offers exposure to high-assurance environments and continuous improvement in security assurance processes.

Trinity Resource Solutions Kt169Jx, KT16 9JX, United Kingdom £60,000 – £70,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Mechanisms Engineer

The Mechanisms team at SSTL seeks an experienced success driven and committed mechanisms engineer to support the existing and expanding range of space mechanisms used on SSTL spacecraft. This is an amazing opportunity for an engineer to work on space...

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom