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Software Engineer

The Software Engineer will work on the complete development lifecycle of flight safety and navigation systems, from concept and algorithm design to system integration and testing. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-performance solutions, maintain high-quality code, and produce comprehensive documentation.

Flarebright Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £39,000 – £49,000 pa
On-site Permanent
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Research Fellow in Transient Astrophysics

This role involves leading research on host galaxies of transients, deriving properties from LSST+TiDES data, and studying transient correlations with their environments. The position is part of a larger collaboration to address key questions in astrophysics, including the origins of star explosions and the nature of Dark Energy.

University of Southampton Southampton, South East England, United Kingdom £36 – £44 pa
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Mathematical Software Engineer

This role involves developing and enhancing the ground-based systems responsible for planning and scheduling tasks across Spire's nanosatellite constellation and ground station network. Responsibilities include designing new scheduling features, building observability dashboards, and supporting live operations of constellation scheduling software.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom
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Quality Control Technician

As a Quality Control Technician, you will perform visual and dimensional inspections of spacecraft components, support in-process and final inspections, resolve supplier engineering queries, and maintain inspection equipment. You will work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and maintain accurate records.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom
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Launch Services Contracts Manager

This role involves end-to-end ownership of Spire’s launch services procurement, including sourcing, contracting, and managing relationships with satellite launch providers. The candidate will develop commercial frameworks, negotiate long-term agreements, and ensure reliable, cost-effective access to launch capacity across dedicated and rideshare options. They will work closely with technical and programme teams to align contracts with mission requirements, while driving supplier performance and compliance in a highly regulated environment.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom
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Software and Satellite Operations Quality Assurance Engineer

This role involves ensuring software quality across the full development lifecycle for satellite systems while also providing mission assurance during satellite operations, including anomaly response and commissioning. The engineer will lead root cause analyses, manage non-conformances, and improve processes using standards like ISO 29110 and ECSS. A key focus is bridging software QA with automated satellite operations, supporting AI/ML-driven fleet management and enhancing fault detection and recovery systems.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom

Roles further afield

A little outside Reading, but within reach.

Supplier Quality Engineer (Production)

The Supplier Quality Engineer role involves handling customer concerns, returns, and questions, as well as conducting supplier audits. You will work within a close-knit team of 8, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, 13485, and AS 9100 standards. The role offers a mix of autonomy and support, with opportunities for career development in a rapidly growing manufacturer.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Andover, United Kingdom £42,000 – £45,000 pa

Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer will work on the design, integration, and testing of advanced sensor and communication payloads for satellite systems. Responsibilities include capturing engineering requirements, developing system architectures, managing system budgets, and overseeing integration and test campaigns.

Platform Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £75,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Project Manager

This role involves managing space projects from concept to launch, leading a team through all stages of mission development, and ensuring compliance with SSTL's procedures. You'll handle project planning, risk management, financial performance, and stakeholder engagement.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Project Manager - Contractor (Electrical Focus)

This role involves leading a team of engineers through the final design, manufacture, test, verification, and qualification phases of a high-resolution optical payload imager electronics programme. The Project Manager will manage project delivery, ensure alignment with programme objectives, and resolve technical and programme challenges.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Production Operative - Aerospace Manufacturing

This role involves packing and palletising safety-critical aerospace products, following engineering instructions and quality procedures. The position includes structured training and a shift to a 4 on / 4 off pattern after six months, with a focus on product quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Syntech Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £28,500 – £34,500 pa

Secure by Design Manager for Defence

This senior role involves owning cybersecurity and information assurance across products, programmes, and spacecraft lifecycle in the defence sector. Responsibilities include certification, ITHCs, Secure by Design reviews, supplier security, and space licensing assurance, with a focus on hands-on delivery and executive-level reporting.

Standard 8 Guildford, United Kingdom £85,000 pa
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Quality Manager (Defence/Aerospace)

Quality Manager (Defence/Aerospace)£45,000 - £55,000 + Company Benefits + Early Finish Friday + TrainingAbingdon, OxfordAre you a Quality Manager, Quality Engineer, or similar with a background in manufacturing or precision engineering, looking to join an established engineering business where you...

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Abingdon, OX14 5BH, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

Edge Computing Software Engineer, Earth Observation

This role involves building and maintaining data processing pipelines for satellite imagery, optimizing GPU-accelerated code, and ensuring data consistency between on-board and ground systems. You will work closely with the ground-based Data Software Engineer and other teams to balance mission needs with hardware constraints.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

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