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

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.

Foundational · London

Owns optical design across laser ranging stations, optical tracking systems and retroreflector products, from requirements and tolerancing through to verified hardware. Runs trade studies with suppliers on telescopes, windows, coatings and filters, and mentors graduate and junior engineers. Hands-on lab work includes alignment, metrology and interferometry.

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.

Astroscale · Didcot

Lead the Ground Systems Team, owning the ground segment architecture, requirements and technical baseline across all subsystems, from conceptual design to maintenance. Drive integration, verification and validation, interface coherence and supplier technical governance, while line-managing 4-6 engineers and interfacing between Mission & Systems, Operations and Ground Segment Software teams.

Astroscale · Didcot

Design, develop, verify and deploy computer vision algorithms for spacecraft and ground systems, covering space object detection and tracking, 6DoF pose estimation, and subsystem architecture. The role spans hardware-in-the-loop test campaigns, flight software integration, sensor procurement and mentoring junior engineers within a global algorithms and software group.

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.

Platform Recruitment · Manchester · £90,000 – £110,000 pa

This role involves leading the end-to-end development of high-reliability electronics for space and defence applications, with a focus on FPGA and ASIC-based systems. The Lead Electronics Engineer will design high-speed digital circuits, oversee complex HDI PCB development, and guide multidisciplinary teams through integration and space qualification. It is a senior technical leadership position requiring deep expertise in safety-critical hardware design and advanced manufacturing processes.

Platform Recruitment · Oxford · £90,000 – £100,000 pa

Lead the development of advanced electronics for FPGA and ASIC-based space systems, spanning the full hardware lifecycle from design to space qualification. Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams and oversee integration, testing, and manufacturing with internal and external partners.

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.