UK Space Jobs

Spire · Glasgow

Builds and maintains the tooling and infrastructure behind satellite software development, including advanced test frameworks for virtual and bare-metal hardware, an automated in-orbit update pipeline, and a next-generation software framework. Works in a small, self-directed team within a 150+ person engineering org, spanning embedded systems, GitOps, and CI/CD.

ClearSpace · London

Develops, integrates and validates GNC software within spacecraft flight software, spanning requirements, design, implementation and verification. Builds simulation environments, software development infrastructure and automated verification frameworks, and runs closed-loop GNC tests on FlatSat and representative test benches. Acts as the interface between the Flight Software and GNC teams across current and future missions.

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.

Foundational · London

Lead a growing engineering team spanning hardware, optics and software, taking satellite laser ranging stations from prototype to repeatable production. Own delivery planning, design reviews, requirements and configuration processes while shaping architecture with the CTO and supporting ESA and customer programmes.

Foundational · London

Runs grant and contract bids for space agencies and innovation bodies, tracking funding calls and managing submissions end to end. Writes non-technical sections on management, finance, impact and commercialisation, builds bid budgets and coordinates consortium partners. Also handles post-award reporting and compliance, freeing engineers to focus on technical content.

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.

Expert Employment · Aylesbury · £40,000 – £45,000 pa

Design and improve production tooling and fixtures for a specialist aerospace and engineering environment. Use CAD (Creo) to create detailed engineering drawings, develop prototypes, test and validate new tooling, and troubleshoot issues. Work closely with manufacturing and process engineers to improve production quality, efficiency and costs while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Holt Executive · Chelmsford

Lead strategic R&D and customer-funded projects in an advanced engineering and manufacturing environment, delivering imaging sensors and subsystems for space science, Earth observation and high-energy physics. Manage cross-functional teams of over ten engineers, owning schedules, budgets, phase-gate reviews and customer relationships, with a strong emphasis on production delivery and financial performance.

NewOrbit Space · Reading

Designs satellite mechanical hardware including secondary structures, thermal-control hardware, cable routing and mechanisms, while managing a large shared 3D CAD assembly using top-down design and skeleton models. Maintains PLM data, BOMs and change control, runs clash checks and produces GD&T manufacturing drawings, supporting PDR/CDR reviews, prototyping and environmental testing in a small multidisciplinary team.

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.

Matchtech · Wimborne

Lead multidisciplinary aerospace engineering projects across the full delivery lifecycle, from customer kick-off through design, manufacture, integration, acceptance and commissioning. Act as primary customer interface, managing scope, cost, schedule, risk and change control while coordinating engineering, production, procurement and quality teams. Distinct for its focus on complex test systems including automated test equipment and avionics test systems.

Proactive · Earley · £60,000 – £65,000 pa

Leading the design of electronic circuits and systems for anti-vibration mounts, avionics racking and illuminated control/display systems used in aerospace, defence and industrial sectors. Involves reviewing customer requirements, preparing bills of materials and cost estimates, managing project risks, running verification and validation, designing test equipment, and mentoring engineers.

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

Consultants work directly within customer teams to analyse problems, capture requirements, create architectures and assess options using systems engineering methods, then present evidence-based recommendations. Projects typically support defence and security research and procurement, with a focus on space, C4ISTAR and satellite systems, and the role also involves leading bids and building client relationships.

Filtronic · High Peak

Designs, simulates and validates RF and mmWave circuits, components and subsystems, running measurements and characterisation on prototypes and production hardware. Works with electronics, mechanical, software and systems engineers to move designs from concept into volume manufacturing, supporting RFQs and customer engagements.

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.