41 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.
Spire Glasgow
Builds and maintains programme controls for a portfolio of complex, multi-year satellite and government contracts, working alongside Delivery Project Managers. Responsible for schedule baselining, critical path analysis, cost performance tracking and configuring dashboards in a project management platform, with scope to design new frameworks and tooling from scratch.
Rolls Royce Inchinnan
Design, integrate and develop complex aerospace and defence mechanical systems, covering component design, product definition, CAD, structures, control units and transmission or turbomachinery components. Engineers translate requirements into manufacturable, certifiable solutions across new product development and in-service programmes, working in multidisciplinary Mechanical Systems teams.
Rolls Royce Bristol
Design, integrate and develop complex aerospace and defence products, covering mechanical component design, product definition, structures, control units, transmissions and turbomachinery. Work spans new product development and in-service programmes, translating engineering requirements into manufacturable, certifiable solutions within multi-disciplinary Mechanical Systems 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 High Peak
Design precision mechanical components and assemblies for high-frequency RF modules, including lightweight enclosures, heatsinks, liquid cooling and waveguide architectures. The role spans SolidWorks CAD, thermal CFD and structural FEA, plus manufacturability support through CNC, die-casting and additive processes, working closely with RF and electronics engineers on space, defence and telecom products.
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
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
Develops core robotic technologies for in-orbit servicing missions, including capture, docking, inspection, refuelling, repair and assembly. Supports simulation and testing facilities, defines modular and scalable robotics products, and delivers solutions to key programmes. Involves embedded software, motor control and programming in Matlab/Simulink, Python or C/C++, plus customer and subcontractor liaison.
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
Lead a team of engineers through the final design, manufacture, test, verification and qualification phases of a high-resolution optical payload imager electronics programme. The role is hands-on and embedded within the project team on site in Guildford, covering scheduling, risk management, work package definition and project finances. Satellite systems experience and delivering electrical systems such as FPGA, software, PCA hardware and EGSE are advantageous.
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
Designs the electronics that run autonomous satellite laser ranging stations, covering control, power and sensing plus interfaces linking lasers, detectors, telescopes and computers. Involves PCB design and bring-up, power distribution for remote sites, sensor integration, component selection and supplier management, with lab debugging and field support. Part of a small London team spanning optics, lasers, software and astrodynamics.
Foundational London
Own the fit-out and day-to-day running of a new London facility with workshop, labs and cleanroom, covering health, safety and environmental compliance, maintenance, security, budgets and suppliers. Works closely with landlords, contractors and engineers at an early-stage spacetech company.
