UK Space Jobs in Stockton-on-Tees

• Stockton-on-Tees
• On-site
• Lead
• Permanent

Leads product assurance across space payload programmes from concept to customer delivery, ensuring compliance with ECSS, ESA and NASA standards. Works with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and programme teams on component qualification, non-conformance investigations and design reviews. Requires UK security clearance and existing right to work.

• Stockton-on-Tees
• Hybrid
• Senior
• Permanent

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.

GaAs · GaN · InP

• Stockton-on-Tees
• On-site
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Hands-on RF test development role focused on building and maintaining automated test solutions using LabVIEW and TestStand. You'll work across the full test lifecycle, from requirements and instrumentation selection to validation, while diagnosing technical issues and analysing test data for internal teams and customers. Based in Sedgefield, collaborating closely with Engineering and Production on high-frequency microwave and millimetre wave products.

LabVIEW · TestStand

• Stockton-on-Tees
• On-site
• Permanent

Hands-on technical role supporting the introduction of new microwave and millimetre wave products into production. You will assist with prototype and engineering builds, production trials, process development, equipment preparation and troubleshooting, working closely with Manufacturing, Process, Product Engineering and Production teams to bridge development and production.

• Stockton-on-Tees
• On-site
• Permanent

Develops and maintains in-house manufacturing and reporting systems, building new applications, KPI dashboards, databases and API integrations. Works closely with manufacturing, engineering and quality teams across UK, USA and China sites, covering the full software development lifecycle from requirements through testing and support.

• Stockton-on-Tees
• On-site
• Permanent

Supports the introduction of new RF and microwave products into manufacturing, taking them from prototype build through to production release. Works with Engineering, Production, Test and Quality on DFM/DFA, process development, tooling and fixtures, and analysis of RF test data to improve yield. Internal title is Manufacturing Engineer (NPI).

• Stockton-on-Tees
• Hybrid
• Permanent

Owns supplier quality management processes, KPIs and continuous improvement across the supply chain, working with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering and Operations. Conducts supplier audits, leads SCARs and root-cause investigations, and develops processes toward ISO 9001 and AS9100, with UK and international travel.

• Stockton-on-Tees
• On-site
• Mid-level
• Permanent

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.

ERP · MRP

• Stockton-on-Tees
• Hybrid
• Permanent

Design precision mechanical components and assemblies for high-frequency RF modules, including lightweight enclosures, heatsinks, liquid cooling and waveguide architectures. Use SolidWorks, CFD and FEA to validate thermal and structural performance, working closely with RF and electronics engineers from concept through volume production.

SolidWorks · PCB

• Stockton-on-Tees
• Hybrid
• Lead
• Permanent

Owns Filtronic's security governance and export control compliance framework, acting as Security Controller for Facility Security Clearance and IPSA approvals. Maintains relationships with the MoD, ISAC and regulators, oversees export licences and controlled goods, and prepares for audits. Works across Engineering, Commercial, Procurement and IT to embed controls and awareness.

FSC · IPSA · ITAR +1

• Stockton-on-Tees
• Hybrid
• Senior
• Permanent

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.

PCIe · USB · Ethernet +6

• Stockton-on-Tees
• Hybrid
• Permanent

Design, develop and deliver high-performance RF and mmWave products, combining hands-on design and test with problem-solving. Works closely with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure project execution, maintain engineering standards and support the product roadmap.