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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsWhy a Great Opportunity? This is a great opportunity to build and lead a team of AWS/DevOps Engineers from scratch! The company is a 2‑year‑old start‑up that has created a technology platform serving the healthcare industry. The founders have successfully started two other healthcare companies.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Manager of Cloud...

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Systems Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for an Electrical Systems Engineer based in the Stevenage area. This role is on a contract basis and is office-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and separate Space and Defense division. Does this sound like your next...

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Lead Satellite Communications Engineer

Job description :Wereproudtobepartneringwithan industry-leadingtechnologycompany attheforefrontof spaceconnectivityandadvancedwirelesssystems .Ourclientdevelopsgroundbreakingsoftwareandalgorithmsthatpower satelliteandaerospacecommunicationnetworks helpingtoconnectland,sea,air,andspacelikeneverbefore.Withdeeprootsininnovationandcollaborationswithglobalresearchcentres,theyreshapingthefutureofhowtheworldcommunicates.TheOpportunityWerelookingfora highlyskilledWirelessCommunicationsEngineer tojointhispioneeringteam.Inthisrole,youllapplyyourdeepunderstandingof wirelesscommunicationtheory,signalprocessing,andmathematics todesignanddevelop next-generationalgorithms thatimproveperformanceacrosscomplex,high-speednetworks.Youllworkcloselywithsoftwareengineers,systemarchitects,andresearcherstotransformtheoryintoreal-worldtechnologysupportingeverythingfrom multi-antenna(MIMO) systemsto Non-TerrestrialNetworks(NTN) thatconnectsatellitesandaircraft.WhatYoullBeDoingDesigninganddevelopingalgorithmsfor channelestimation,prediction,andradioresourcemanagement(RRM) .Applyingadvanced mathematicalandsignalprocessingtechniques (linearalgebra,probability,matrixtheory,etc.)tooptimizewirelessnetworks.Translatingcomplextheoryinto practical,implementableengineeringsolutions .Workingwithteamstointegrateyouralgorithmsintoreal-time softwareandsimulationframeworks (3GPP,O-RAN,SON,RIC,SMO,etc.).Creatingclear,detailedtechnicaldocumentationandsharingyourfindingsthroughreports,visualizations,orpresentations.Optionallycontributingto simulationframeworks ,standardswork(3GPP,IEEE,IETF),orresearchpublications.WhatWereLookingForMScorPhDin Telecommunications,ElectricalEngineering,AppliedMathematics ,orrelatedfield.Strongknowledgeof :Wirelesscommunicationstheory(MIMO,beamforming,channelestimation,RRM)Linearalgebraandmatrixtheory(SVD,eigenvalueproblems,etc.)ProbabilitytheoryandsignalprocessingExperienceapplyingtheseprinciplestoreal-worldsystems(e.g.,RAN,silicon,oraerospacenetworks).Analyticalmindsetwithexcellentcommunicationandcollaborationskills.BonusPointsForExperiencewith MATLAB,Python(NumPy / SciPy),NVIDIASionna,AerialSDK,orQuaDRiGa .Knowledgeof 5GNR,LTE,WiFi,orDVB-S2X standards.Familiaritywith optimizationmethods ,convexoptimization,orMLforwirelesscommunications.Programmingin C++,Golang,Python,Java,orRust .Backgroundin AI / MLsignalprocessing ,neuralnetworks,orGPU-basedframeworks(TensorFlow,PyTorch,CUDA).Researchpublicationsorpatentsinwirelesscommunications.WhatsOnOfferWorkon world-changingtechnology atthefrontierofwirelessandspacesystems.Collaboratewithtop-tierengineersandresearchersinaninternationalenvironment.Enjoy hybridandremoteworkingoptions withintheUK.Receivea competitivesalary , pension , healthinsurance ,and equityopportunities .Bepartofamission-driventeamshapingthefutureofglobalconnectivity.EligibilityMusthavethe righttoworkintheUK .FullyremotewithintheUK,withflexibilityforcollaborationdays.Diversity&InclusionOurclientisproudtobean...

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RF Systems Engineer

RF / Systems Engineer Portsmouth | Hybrid (3 days onsite) | £50 per hour Umbrella | 6 months + likely extension SC Clearance required A leading defence and space organisation is looking for an experienced RF / Systems Engineer to join its satellite communications engineering team. This group develops advanced antenna systems and supporting equipment for land, sea and air...

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Senior Satellite Communications Systems Engineer | Hybrid

A satellite communications leader in the UK is seeking a Senior Satellite Communications Systems Engineer. The role involves providing technical expertise, developing solutions in satcom systems engineering, and working collaboratively with clients. Candidates should have a strong background in engineering, problem-solving skills, and experience across multiple projects. Benefits include hybrid working and up to 15% employer pension contribution. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Space Industry Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK space‑sector hiring has shifted from pedigree‑first screening to capability‑driven evaluation across the full stack—spacecraft systems, payload/RF, flight software, GNC/ADCS, propulsion, structures/thermal, AIT (assembly–integration–test), mission/ground operations, reliability/radiation, and compliance (ECSS, export control). Employers want proof you can build, test, operate and scale space systems safely and economically. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for satellite/spacecraft engineers, payload & RF/MM‑wave, flight & ground software, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal, AIT/test, mission ops, data/EO, and space product/TPM roles. Who this is for: Systems engineers, payload/RF engineers, flight software & FDIR, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal/structures, propulsion, AIT/test, reliability/radiation, QA/compliance, ground segment/cloud, mission operations, EO/data processing, and product/programme managers targeting roles in the UK space ecosystem.

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Why Space Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

The UK’s space sector is growing fast — from satellite systems and Earth observation to satellite communications, space robotics, propulsion, space data analytics, and mission operations. But the nature of space work is changing. Projects involving satellites, launch systems, space robotics and ground infrastructure are now embedded in regulation, public perception, human interaction and cross-disciplinary design. Space careers in the UK used to be dominated by engineers, astrophysicists, systems analysts and telemetry experts. Today, they increasingly demand fluency not only in aerospace, software, electronics & data, but also in law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design. After all, space systems operate under treaties, privacy constraints, public scrutiny, international collaborations and human interfaces. In this article, we explore why space careers in the UK are becoming more multidisciplinary, how those allied fields intersect with space work, and what job-seekers & employers must do to thrive in this evolving cosmos.

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UK Space Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern Space Department

The UK space sector is rapidly expanding. With growth in satellite design, Earth observation, communications, launch systems, space science, downstream applications, and regulatory and operational services, there’s rising demand for skilled professionals across many disciplines. Building a high-impact space organisation requires well-defined team structures, clear roles, strong collaboration, and alignment across engineering, science, operations, regulation, and commercial functions. If you are applying for roles via UKSpaceJobs.co.uk or hiring into your company, this guide will help you understand the principal roles you’ll find in a space team, how they interact during mission lifecycles, what skills UK employers expect, salary norms, common challenges, and best practice for structuring space teams that succeed.

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Why the UK Could Be the World’s Next Space Jobs Hub

Space is no longer just the domain of governments and large agencies. Commercial satellites, Earth-observation, space communications, space launch, applications using satellite data, and downstream services are becoming essential components of national and global infrastructure. Whether for climate monitoring, telecommunications, security, navigation, agriculture, or disaster management, space technologies underpin many of the systems we take for granted. In recent years, the UK has been steadily building its space sector: advancing policy, strengthening research, encouraging private investment, establishing new facilities, and growing its workforce. As this momentum continues, demand is rising for professionals in engineering, operations, software, analysis, project management, regulation, and more. For those interested in ambitious, cutting-edge, and high-impact careers, the UK space sector offers compelling prospects. This article explores why the United Kingdom is exceptionally well placed to become a global space jobs hub, what the current landscape looks like, the roles in demand, sectoral strengths, challenges to be addressed, and what must happen for the UK to fulfil this role in the global space economy.

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The Best Free Tools & Platforms to Practise Space Skills in 2025/26

Space has always inspired human imagination, but today it is also a booming global industry. The UK space sector is worth billions, employing tens of thousands of people and spanning everything from satellite communications and Earth Observation to spacecraft design, propulsion, and deep-space exploration. With growth forecast for the coming decade, there has never been a better time to prepare for a career in space technology. Yet the reality of working in the space sector is that theory alone is not enough. Employers want candidates who can demonstrate applied skills — the ability to design, model, simulate, and test. They want to see you can handle data, understand system integration, and work with the same kinds of tools used in industry. The challenge is that professional software suites in aerospace and space engineering are often prohibitively expensive. But here’s the good news: there are many free and open-source tools available that allow you to practise space-related skills right now. From mission visualisation and data processing to computational fluid dynamics and systems engineering, these tools let you gain hands-on experience without spending a penny. In this article, we explore the best free tools and platforms to practise space skills in 2025. You’ll learn what each one offers, how it supports your development, and how to use it in projects that strengthen your portfolio for space sector jobs.

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The UK space sector is accelerating fast—expanding through satellite communications, Earth observation, launch services, and new technologies like small satellites and space robotics. As this dynamic industry grows, employers are seeking professionals who can blend engineering, data, software, and operations with strategic insight. But what skills actually get you noticed in UK space sector job ads? Drawing from LinkedIn and Indeed, this article lays out the Top 10 space industry skills in demand for 2025. You’ll also get practical guidance on showcasing these skills in your CV, interviews, and portfolio, plus a 12-week learning roadmap to build them.

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