64 jobs
Flarebright Bicester £39,000 – £49,000 pa
Contributes across the full development lifecycle, from concept and algorithm design to system integration, testing and troubleshooting of safety-critical navigation and autonomy software in C++. Works with a multidisciplinary team on real-time embedded systems, hardware/software-in-the-loop testing and flight test activities, producing design documentation and test reports.
Rolls Royce Bristol
Develops and matures additive manufacturing processes for aero components in a pre-production facility, covering build preparation, machine operation and post-processing. Owns the technical package including product verification, change control and operational support, working across design, operations and suppliers to hit cost and quality targets. Focuses on new part introduction and continuous improvement toward TRL 8.
Rolls Royce Derby
Leads the operation and continuous improvement of the Digital & IT risk management framework across a global, highly regulated aerospace and defence organisation. Facilitates risk workshops, produces dashboards and executive reporting, and partners with cyber security, engineering, legal and assurance teams to drive measurable risk reduction. Supports the VP Digital Risk & Compliance with a global remit spanning multiple jurisdictions and security environments.
University of Southampton Southampton £36,636 – £44,746 pa
Lead a research area within the five-year STFC TRANSCEND collaboration, using Vera Rubin/LSST transient data and the 4MOST TiDES survey to study supernovae, host galaxies, black hole growth and Dark Energy. The role involves scientific programming in Python, collaboration visits across QUB, Lancaster, Oxford and Southampton, and contributing to TiDES infrastructure work.
Safran Wolverhampton
Design, develop, commission and support advanced aerospace test rigs, building real-time control solutions and integrating hardware and software across the full lifecycle. Work with LabVIEW, NI platforms, PLCs, Beckhoff, TwinCAT and EtherCAT on hydraulic, electro-mechanical and actuation test equipment, diagnosing faults and improving legacy systems within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Platform Recruitment Oxford £65,000 – £75,000 pa
Design, integrate and test advanced sensor and communication payloads for satellite systems, owning requirements capture, system architecture and budgets such as power, mass and link. You plan and oversee integration and test campaigns, analyse performance data and support reliability, FDIR and FMECA work alongside customers, subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
Morson Edge Rowstock £54 ph
Systems engineer role within a space propulsion centre of excellence, owning propulsion subsystem and equipment activities across Phase A-E for satellite programmes. Acts as primary technical lead for the subsystem in MAIT and architecture, managing work packages, requirements baselines, design reviews and non-conformances while interfacing with customers, PMO, AIT and suppliers. Involves analysis tooling in EcosimPro, MATLAB, Python and Excel, with occasional UK/Europe travel.
Filtronic Stockton-on-Tees
Responsible for creating, maintaining and coordinating production plans that support customer delivery and efficient use of manufacturing resources across multiple RF, microwave and millimetre-wave product lines. Works closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Project teams to balance demand, material availability and capacity, keeping ERP/MRP data accurate and supporting daily and weekly planning reviews.
ClearSpace London
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.
ClearSpace London
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.
Surrey Satellite Technology Bordon
Coordinates daily composite production activities, schedules and workflow to meet programme build plans and delivery milestones. Tracks work orders, capacity and work in progress, confirms materials, tooling and resources are ready, and escalates bottlenecks or quality constraints. Works closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, AIT, Supply Chain and PA/QA in a high-precision spacecraft hardware environment.
Redline Group Reading £400 – £500 pd
Manage aerospace electronics projects from First Article Inspection through production to End-of-Life, including production ramp-up, serial manufacturing and manufacturing transfers to external suppliers. Monitor supplier quality, cost and delivery, manage obsolescence and supply chain risks, and coordinate engineering, manufacturing and quality teams. Requires EN9100, FAI and aerospace/defence project management experience.
Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford
Manages small space projects and studies or supports larger programmes from contract award through development, launch preparation and in-orbit commissioning. Leads the day-to-day project core team, handling schedules, work packages, risk, earned value and financial performance, and supports bid activities with programme management input.
Team Jobs - Strategic Accounts Christchurch, New Zealand £20 – £20 ph
Assemble, test and maintain safety-critical mechanical equipment and components in a highly regulated aerospace environment, including ECS and LSS fitting. Interpret engineering drawings, perform Operator Control of Quality with stamping, and work with Designers and Engineers within a Lean manufacturing setting.
Foundational London
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 with test rigs and improve reliability so lasers run unattended at remote sites, working alongside optics, software and astrodynamics specialists.
