UK Space Jobs

Senior Mechanisms Engineer

The Senior Mechanisms Engineer will design, analyze, and test space mechanisms for spacecraft, working on multiple projects and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders. The role involves hands-on engineering, managing work packages, and ensuring high reliability in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

RF Engineer

Designs and verifies RF payload systems for spacecraft missions, working across multidisciplinary teams to develop communication, radar, and SIGINT solutions. Responsible for system-level design, hardware specification, signal processing, and end-to-end payload integration and verification. Acts as work package manager, supporting technical bids and leading project reviews with stakeholders.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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 using advanced equipment and maintain rigorous build documentation. The position requires strong technical skills in opto-mechanical systems, problem-solving, and adherence to strict cleanliness and safety standards.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Project Controller

This role involves managing the financial control of projects and bids, acting as the finance lead during bidding processes, validating costings, and ensuring compliance with financial criteria. The Project Controller works closely with project managers to monitor financial performance, forecast cash flow, and present financial status in management reviews, while ensuring strong risk and data quality management across engineering projects.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Electrical/Avionics Design Engineer

This role involves working on complex and innovative aircraft modification projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and customer specifications. You will lead design and certification activities, compile engineering documentation, and support customers during the embodiment phase of projects.

Line Up Aviation Frimley, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Contract

Requirements Management Specialist Edgewing

As a Requirements Management Specialist, you will support the management and continuous improvement of demand and requirements processes across the Digital Information organisation. You will work closely with business stakeholders, strategy teams, and delivery functions to ensure business needs are captured, prioritised, and translated into actionable requirements.

Appcastenterprise Frimley, United Kingdom £54,808 pa

Contract Clearance Required

PPS Integration Specialist Edgewing

As a PPS Integration Specialist, you will coordinate architecture and solution integration activities across the Edgewing JV and the Power & Propulsion Systems (PPS) domain. You will work with multiple stakeholders to ensure designs remain aligned, identify integration risks, and support governance and delivery activities in a complex, multi-organisation environment.

Appcastenterprise Frimley, United Kingdom £54,808 pa

On-site Contract Flexible Clearance Required

Avionics Design Engineer & CVE's

This role involves designing and certifying electrical and avionics systems for large commercial aircraft modifications within a regulated EASA Part 21J environment. You'll produce detailed design documentation, support certification efforts, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with airworthiness standards. The position supports complex, safety-critical projects with global operators and includes occasional customer engagement and travel.

Shorterm Group Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3SA, United Kingdom £60,000 – £75,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Mechanical Stress Engineer - Aerospace

This role involves leading structural certification for aircraft interior modifications, including seating, monuments, and overhead units. The engineer will produce stress reports, perform hand calculations and FEA analysis, and ensure compliance with airworthiness standards. Collaboration with global teams and support for regulatory documentation are key aspects of the position.

Manpower Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3SA, United Kingdom £60 – £70 ph

Hybrid Contract

Aerospace Operations Account Manager

The role involves managing a portfolio of aerospace clients, overseeing end-to-end logistics operations, and building strong relationships with carriers and supply chain partners. The Account Manager ensures efficient shipment coordination from quotation to delivery, supports business growth through commercial opportunities, and meets customer requirements, including out-of-hours support. This position blends operational expertise with customer relationship management in a specialist aerospace logistics environment.

WR Logistics Littleton Common, Surrey, TW15 1HQ, United Kingdom £36,000 – £38,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Architect – Power and Propulsion Integration Specialist (Edgewing)

This role involves integrating power and propulsion systems architecture across a multinational defence collaboration, ensuring alignment between technical designs, enterprise standards, and delivery teams. You'll coordinate across UK, Italian, and Japanese partners in the Edgewing joint venture, identifying integration risks, supporting governance, and maintaining system interface clarity within a complex, multi-organisation environment.

BAE Systems Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £61,134 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Software Engineer

You will design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable software solutions for mission-critical operations in the Defence and National Security sector. Collaborate with a skilled team to solve complex technical challenges using modern front-end and backend technologies, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices.

Addition Farnborough, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £85,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Technical Sales Manager

This role involves driving sales growth for advanced adhesive and sealing solutions within the UK aerospace and defence sectors. The candidate will develop strategic relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and manufacturers, working closely with technical and procurement teams to influence design specifications and support production implementation. The position requires a blend of technical understanding and commercial acumen to position specialised bonding products in complex, long-cycle sales environments.

Gleeson Recruitment Group Farnborough, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £60,000 – £75,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Automation Engineer

This role involves designing and developing automation solutions, CI/CD pipelines, and data-driven workflows within a security operations centre environment. The engineer will integrate AI-assisted practices, build scalable cloud-based solutions using Azure, and create operational dashboards with Power BI to enhance cyber defence capabilities. Collaboration with security and operational teams ensures engineering standards evolve to meet high-performance demands in a national security context.

Sopra Steria Farnborough, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £55,000 – £60,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required