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Software Engineer

The Software Engineer will work on the complete development lifecycle of flight safety and navigation systems, from concept and algorithm design to system integration and testing. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-performance solutions, maintain high-quality code, and produce comprehensive documentation.

Flarebright Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £39,000 – £49,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Talented Individuals

This role involves contributing to a satellite earth observation company focused on high-resolution thermal imaging and advanced analytics for global sustainability challenges. The organisation seeks skilled professionals across technical, data, engineering, geospatial, and commercial functions to support its mission. Work spans cutting-edge remote sensing, data analysis, and product development across defence, climate, and industrial monitoring sectors.

Satvu London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

TAS-I Cyber Security Authority

This role involves leading and overseeing cybersecurity strategy and compliance across Thales Alenia Space's projects and products, from bid phase through development. The Cyber Security Authority ensures alignment with internal policies, regulatory standards, and customer requirements, while advising on security architecture, risk management, and supply chain resilience. Key responsibilities include validating security roadmaps, leading audits, and embedding secure practices within engineering and product teams across a complex, international matrix organization.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

TAS-I Cyber Security Authority

Act as the central cybersecurity authority for Thales Alenia Space's international operations, ensuring cybersecurity compliance across product lifecycles from bid to delivery. You will assess security risks, validate technical roadmaps, lead audits, and ensure alignment with international standards and Thales Group policies. The role involves close collaboration with engineering, procurement, and legal teams to embed security into solutions for government and institutional clients in high-stakes domains like navigation, telecommunications, and Earth observation.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Software Engineer

You will work on building and maintaining advanced testing frameworks, automating software updates for satellites, and improving the satellite software development lifecycle. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support high-impact projects and enhance developer productivity.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom

Satellite Communications Payload Systems Engineer

This role involves working on radio frequency and optical communications spacecraft equipment, including deep technical design of space antennas, transponders, high power amplifiers, and receivers. You will also engage in collaborative projects, bid writing, and technical consultancy.

Expert Employment Chilton, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £38,000 – £68,000 pa

Project Controller

The Project Controller will establish and maintain controls frameworks, programme schedules, and reporting tools for complex, multi-year space technology programmes. Working closely with Delivery Project Managers, the role involves managing baselines, cost performance, risk registers, and change control processes while leveraging modern project management platforms and data tools. The role emphasizes building scalable processes and improving delivery efficiency through automation, analytics, and AI-driven insights.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Software and Satellite Operations Quality Assurance Engineer

This role involves ensuring software quality across the full development lifecycle for satellite systems while also providing mission assurance during satellite operations, including anomaly response and commissioning. The engineer will lead root cause analyses, manage non-conformances, and improve processes using standards like ISO 29110 and ECSS. A key focus is bridging software QA with automated satellite operations, supporting AI/ML-driven fleet management and enhancing fault detection and recovery systems.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom

Director of Software Engineering

Lead the technical transformation of Spire's satellite constellation operations by building autonomous, self-healing systems using SRE principles and AI-driven anomaly detection. Define architecture for data platforms and automation infrastructure while remaining hands-on in code and system design. Recruit and develop a high-performing engineering team focused on reliability, low toil, and continuous improvement in a space-based environment.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom