UK Space Jobs

Information & Cybersecurity Assurance Manager

This role involves leading cybersecurity and information assurance activities within a space and aerospace organisation, focusing on Secure by Design principles, compliance with standards like ISO 27001 and DCC, and managing security across project lifecycles. The manager will oversee certification deliverables, third-party compliance, vulnerability management, and contribute to incident response and business continuity planning. Key responsibilities include reviewing system designs, supporting security governance, and ensuring timely space licensing through robust security input.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Senior Project Manager - Space / Satellite

This role involves leading end-to-end satellite mission projects from contract award through spacecraft development, launch, commissioning, and operational acceptance. The Senior Project Manager will provide strategic leadership across engineering, commercial, and supply chain functions, acting as the primary customer interface and ensuring delivery within financial, schedule, and technical constraints. The position focuses on scaling production for innovative constellation satellite missions serving institutional, defence, and international clients.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Optical AIV Engineer

This role involves hands-on assembly, integration, and verification of optical payloads for spacecraft in a cleanroom environment. The engineer will perform precision alignment, bonding, and testing of optical components, troubleshoot build issues, and maintain detailed records of all activities. Collaboration with opto-mechanical teams and adherence to strict cleanliness and safety standards are key aspects of the position.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Project Controller

This role involves providing financial oversight across projects and bids, ensuring cost accuracy, compliance, and strong financial reporting. The Project Controller will act as a financial partner to project teams, monitoring forecasts, risk, and cash flow while supporting bid costing and customer financial engagement. Based in Guildford, the position requires close cross-functional collaboration and a strong grasp of project accounting standards, particularly within engineering or manufacturing environments.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Project Manager

Lead the end-to-end delivery of satellite constellation missions from contract award through development, launch, and in-orbit commissioning. Provide strategic leadership across engineering, operations, and commercial functions while managing technical, financial, and contractual performance. Serve as the primary customer interface and drive cross-functional teams to deliver complex space systems on time and within budget.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Information & Cybersecurity Assurance Manager

This role involves leading cybersecurity and information assurance activities across product and service development lifecycles, with a focus on Secure by Design principles. The individual will manage certifications, contractual security obligations, and third-party compliance while supporting incident response and space licensing security requirements. They will also lead vulnerability management, penetration testing coordination, and governance of security controls across infrastructure, cloud, and applications.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Propulsion Engineer

This role involves end-to-end engineering of spacecraft propulsion systems, including design, analysis, hardware build, and testing for gas, chemical, and electric systems. The engineer will support missions from project scoping through to in-orbit commissioning, working across simulation, documentation, and hands-on assembly. A rare blend of analytical and practical engineering is required within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves designing, analyzing, and developing embedded software for satellite systems, working across the full mission lifecycle from concept to in-orbit operations. The engineer will develop real-time applications in C for spacecraft subsystems, interface with hardware teams, and ensure software meets stringent project and quality requirements. Work is conducted in a hybrid environment with exposure to cutting-edge space missions and rapid deployment cycles.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Imager Electronics Engineer

This role involves leading the verification, testing, and debugging of imager electronics for space-based optical payloads. The engineer will develop test plans, perform circuit-level analysis, support design teams, and ensure compliance with space-environment standards. Work spans from design validation through to integration, AIT, and commissioning, with a strong focus on test automation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Power Systems Engineer

This role involves designing, analysing, and verifying spacecraft power systems, including battery regulators, power distribution, and DC-DC converters. The engineer will support module development, testing, and integration, from concept through to spacecraft-level thermal-vacuum testing. Work includes hands-on fault-finding, ATE configuration, and collaboration with senior engineers on qualification and new product development.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Power Engineer Analogue Design

This role involves designing, analyzing, and verifying power subsystems and energy conversion solutions for spacecraft, including DC-DC converters, battery regulators, and power distribution modules. The engineer will lead power system development from concept through to in-orbit operation, working closely with cross-disciplinary teams on satellite missions. Responsibilities include requirements management, FMECA, WCA, reliability analysis, and hardware verification testing in a space environment context.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Power Systems Engineer

This role involves leading the design, analysis, verification, and delivery of spacecraft power subsystems from concept through to in-orbit operations. As Power Subsystem Lead, the engineer will manage technical requirements, interface with cross-disciplinary teams, and support end-to-end mission delivery. The position includes ownership of work packages, technical documentation, and contributing to future mission bids and product development.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Mechanisms Functional Manager

This role involves leading the mechanisms engineering function for spacecraft systems, ensuring technical excellence, project delivery, and team development. The manager will establish design standards, oversee electro-mechanical system integration, and resolve complex technical issues across hardware, software, and firmware. They will also guide capability development, manage risks, and support project teams across the mechanical and propulsion domain.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior FPGA Engineer

This role involves leading the On-Board Data Handling (OBDH) subsystem for satellite missions, from concept through to in-orbit operation. The engineer will design and verify FPGA logic using VHDL, manage technical requirements and work packages, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver spacecraft OBDH systems including on-board computers, data recorders, and payload interfaces. The position offers hands-on involvement in space missions with a flexible, hybrid working environment.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

RF Payload Engineer

Design and develop RF payload systems for satellite missions, including communications, radar, and SIGINT. Lead system-level design, hardware specification, and signal processing solutions, working with cross-functional teams and subcontractors. Manage payload integration, test, and in-orbit commissioning within project timelines and budgets.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent