UK Space Jobs

ClearSpace · London

Lead the Guidance, Navigation and Control architecture for a space mission, defining subsystem requirements, simulator and test specifications, and managing the GNC engineering team. The role involves fault-tolerant algorithm design, rendezvous and pose estimation sensors, trajectory design and hardware integration, interfacing with system and robotic architects. Distinct for its focus on in-orbit servicing and space debris removal.

ClearSpace · London

Act as technical authority for spacecraft propulsion design within the Mechanical, Thermal and Propulsion team, owning the propulsion architecture across the mission lifecycle. Lead concept definition, system-level trade-offs, budgets, requirements and verification, with potential to coordinate the MTP domains on a mission. Involves mentoring engineers and engaging customers, suppliers and institutional stakeholders.

Astroscale · Didcot

Develops and operates in-house flight dynamics software for orbital manoeuvres, rendezvous, docking and collision avoidance across multiple mission phases. Interfaces with GNC, ground segment and contractor teams, supports 24/7 shift operations, and works with MATLAB, C++ and Python in a hybrid Harwell-based team.

Foundational · London

Lead geodetic processing and analysis of satellite laser ranging data, ensuring it meets international geodetic community standards and becomes trusted products. Contribute to reference frame and Earth orientation products, define data quality standards, and represent the company in the ILRS, IAG and wider geodetic community. Guide data scientists and software engineers on models and algorithms, with opportunities to publish and present at conferences.

Filtronic · Stockton-on-Tees

Design and develop analogue and digital electronic systems, including mixed-signal circuits, signal conditioning, filters, amplifiers and power supplies, using microprocessors, ADCs and DACs. Own designs from concept through to volume manufacture, working with RF, software and firmware engineers on integration, testing and troubleshooting across interfaces such as PCIe, USB, Ethernet, CAN, I²C and SPI. The role spans thermal analysis, MTBF and tolerance analysis for telecoms, space, defence and high-altitude platform applications.

Saab · Farnborough

A two-year graduate programme rotating through four six-month placements in Saab UK's Sensor Systems Radar business, working hands-on with 3D radar technology at the Farnborough office. Graduates rotate as a cohort, are supported by managers and mentors, and may convert to a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

Expert Employment · Aylesbury · £65,000 – £70,000 pa

Lead technical delivery of satellite and terrestrial communication projects, designing end-to-end cellular and satellite systems and developing practical solutions for end users. The role combines hands-on system integration, hardware setup and coding with technical consultancy, working alongside businesses, universities and research partners on emerging 5G, 6G and IoT technologies.

Syntech Recruitment · Oxford · £28,500 – £34,500 pa

Packing and palletising safety-critical cartridge sets and rocket motors in a specialist aerospace and defence manufacturing environment, following engineering instructions and strict quality procedures. Duties include preparing, labelling and dispatching products, checking incoming materials, maintaining stock records in SAP and supporting 5S and continuous improvement. Starts on a 37-hour day shift before moving to a 4 on / 4 off pattern.

Gregory Martin International · Chippenham · £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Lead major consulting projects delivering systems engineering expertise to defence, energy and health clients, covering requirements, architecture, MBSE and V&V. Combines team leadership, technical oversight, mentoring and business development including bids and client relationships, with a strong defence background required.

Gregory Martin International · Portsmouth · £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Lead major consulting projects across defence, energy and health, delivering requirements engineering, architecture development, MBSE and integration, verification and validation. Combines team leadership and mentoring with client delivery, bid input and business development, acting as a subject matter expert for UK MOD and defence primes.

Eutelsat OneWeb · London

Acts as a cornerstone of the Mission Analysis function within an integrated Flight Dynamics team, performing full mission lifecycle analysis from launch to de-orbit, including launch window analysis, maneuver planning, trajectory design and optimisation, orbit determination, constellation analysis, and conjunction assessment. Also supports FDS development and automation, writes engineering specifications and CONOPS documentation, and mentors junior engineers across GEO and LEO programmes.

Eutelsat OneWeb · London

Designs and analyses the physical layer and air interface for next-generation satellite communications and the EU's IRIS2 system. Builds software simulators of user and feeder links (5G, DVB-S2X) to assess channel impairments, RF performance and system-level trade-offs, and sets technical requirements for vendors. Works within the System Engineering team, with a senior role mentoring a second engineer.

Filtronic · Stockton-on-Tees

Design and lay out advanced MMICs in GaAs, GaN and InP for microwave and millimetre-wave products operating from 37GHz to 115GHz, covering LNAs, PAs, converters, attenuators and multipliers. The role spans simulation, verification, thermal and reliability analysis, foundry liaison and lab characterisation, with scope to influence technology direction and mentor engineers.

Surrey Satellite Technology · Guildford

Oversees the technical execution, cost, budget and delivery of mechanisms project solutions, ensuring adherence to risk profiles and design policies. Leads a team of electro-mechanical engineers, managing work packages, resource conflicts and capability development while collaborating with Mechanism Experts and Project Managers. Includes hands-on support for debugging mechanism hardware and some project and design work.

Surrey Satellite Technology · Guildford

Lead the power subsystem on spacecraft missions from concept through launch and operations, owning requirements flow-down, design, analysis, verification and delivery. Manages work packages including budget, schedule and risk, interfacing with technical leads and customers, and supports bids and future product development.