Latest Mission Operations Engineer Jobs

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Lead Systems Engineer – Space

This role involves leading the development and delivery of advanced satellite and ground systems for secure military communications. Responsibilities include managing system requirements, integration, verification, and validation, as well as coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure successful programme execution.

Lockheed Martin Newcastle, North East England, United Kingdom £93,000 – £116,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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Lead AIT Engineer (Satellite Delivery)

This role involves leading the Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) function for two active satellite missions, ensuring campaigns are delivered on schedule and all test anomalies are formally closed. The position requires hands-on experience in cleanroom environments, familiarity with AIT procedures, and the ability to manage risks and document processes meticulously.

Exobotics Ltd London, United Kingdom £62,000 – £82,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Systems Operations Engineer

As a Senior Systems Operations Engineer at Spire, you will be responsible for ensuring that on-orbit mission operations meet and sustain technical and service-level objectives. You will serve as the technical link between the development and operations phases of the...

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

Automation Engineer (Mission Operations)

The role involves developing and enhancing automation frameworks for satellite mission operations and production testing, from ground simulations to in-orbit spacecraft control. You'll create tools for data processing, anomaly detection, and automated flight operations, integrating solutions into Open Cosmos’s core platforms. The position requires close collaboration with engineering and operations teams to deploy reliable, scalable automation across the full mission lifecycle.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Electronics Operations Engineer

As an Electronics Operations Engineer, you will work at the intersection of engineering, supply chain, and quality, ensuring the manufacturability, traceability, and supply security of electronic components. You'll manage component libraries, interface with suppliers, and support engineering teams with reliable data, all while contributing to the success of space missions.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Space Operations Engineer

This role involves ensuring the safe and efficient operation of in-orbit spacecraft, including assessing the health of the SKYNET fleet, monitoring spacecraft subsystems, and providing technical support. You will also be involved in project activities and customer monitoring during the assembly, integration, and test phases of new spacecraft.

Airbus Defence and Space East Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior System Engineer

This role involves defining and managing system-level requirements, leading technical decisions, and ensuring successful integration across multiple engineering disciplines. You will work closely with teams across GNC, Flight Software, Avionics, Mechanical, Electrical, and Mission Operations to deliver high-performance spacecraft and mission-critical systems.

Alexander Associates California, Stirling And Falkirk, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Principal GNC Engineer

This role involves leading the development of a groundbreaking spacecraft GNC subsystem, from concept to mission operations. Responsibilities include mentoring a multidisciplinary team, designing advanced algorithms, and integrating hardware and software solutions.

Alexander Associates California, Stirling And Falkirk, United Kingdom £116,000 – £151,200 pa

On-site 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

Director of Software Engineering

Spire is making a fundamental shift in how it operates its constellation. We are moving from a model where trained operators watch dashboards and escalate to experts, to one where the system is fully autonomous, self-healing, and data intelligent. This...

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

Electrical Design Engineer

The Electrical Design Engineer will lead the design and development of advanced electrical control systems, instrumentation, and specialist lighting solutions for naval, defence, and rail sectors. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with international standards, overseeing the full engineering lifecycle, and collaborating with manufacturing teams.

Morgan McKinley West Midlands (region), United Kingdom CA$50,000 – CA$65,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Electronics Engineer

This role involves designing and developing advanced electronics for optical payloads in space missions, from concept to launch. You will work closely with experts to create cutting-edge space technologies, manage technical budgets, and support system-level integration and testing.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer to join a pioneering space organisation working on advanced orbital missions and next-generation space technologies.In this role, you will play a key part in trajectory planning, optimisation, and mission...

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £94,000 pa

Senior Systems Engineer

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead space missions from concept to operation, working on LEO to GEO projects. Responsibilities include system design, requirements management, testing, and customer-facing activities, with a focus on delivering high-quality, innovative solutions.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer role involves leading space missions from concept to launch and operations, working on mission and system design, and collaborating with various teams to deliver innovative projects. The position offers a unique cradle-to-grave experience and the opportunity to see your work in space within a rapid timescale.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Software Engineer - DV Sponsorship (Defence Systems & Satcoms)

In this role, you will lead a small team of developers in building secure, mission-critical systems for defence and government clients. You will work on advanced satellite communications and secure networking platforms, using technologies like Python, ReactJS, NodeJS, and MySQL, while managing CI/CD pipelines and supporting complex technical issues.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Redhill, RH1 1RJ, United Kingdom £75,000 – £90,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Payload Software Engineer

This role involves developing advanced payload software for mission-critical defence and aerospace programmes, focusing on high-reliability software that supports payload operations, data processing, and system performance in demanding environments. You will work in a highly skilled team, applying engineering standards and solving complex problems to deliver innovative solutions.

Lockheed Martin Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom £102,000 – £127,000 pa

On-site Permanent