Latest Satellite Communications Engineer Jobs

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

Satellite Communications Telecommunications Systems Engineer

This role involves developing and deploying satellite and terrestrial communication systems for next-generation 6G connectivity, with a focus on Non-Terrestrial Networks. The engineer will lead technical delivery, contribute to system architecture, and collaborate with research institutions and commercial stakeholders on innovation projects. Key activities include end-to-end network design, field deployment, and integration of satellite communications with 5G/6G and IoT technologies.

Expert Employment Chilton, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £38,000 – £75,000 pa

Product Assurance Engineer

The Product Assurance Engineer will lead product assurance and quality activities for complex space payload hardware, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry standards. Responsibilities include managing quality plans, component qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

Copello Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, United Kingdom £55,000 – £60,000 pa

Senior AIT Test Engineer

This role involves leading assembly, integration, and test (AIT) activities for on-board processor units in advanced space communications systems. The engineer will perform hands-on electrical, thermal, and environmental testing, including vibration, shock, and vacuum, ensuring validation of satellite payload and subsystems. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams is required during integration with ground test equipment and throughout the test lifecycle.

Enterprise Recruitment Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £80,000 pa

Senior AIT Test Engineer

Lead AIT activities for on-board processor units in advanced space communications systems, including integration of payload, subsystems, and ground test equipment. Perform thermal, shock, vibration, vacuum, and electrical testing in a hands-on engineering role. Work across multidisciplinary teams on cutting-edge satellite and space flight hardware projects within a globally respected organisation.

Enterprise Recruitment Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £80,000 pa

Payload Product Assurance Engineer

The role involves ensuring quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance of space payload hardware throughout the product lifecycle. You'll lead product assurance activities, conduct root cause analyses, and ensure adherence to standards like ECSS, ESA, and NASA across design, manufacturing, and delivery. Collaboration with engineering, test, and supply chain teams is essential to maintain high integrity in demanding space applications.

Filtronic Sedgefield, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

The role involves developing and maintaining spacecraft electrical systems and avionics architectures, managing electrical interfaces, and supporting integration and testing activities. The engineer will work closely with various teams and contribute to the technical development of a long-term space programme.

GlobalTech Recruitment London, United Kingdom £450 – £550 pd

Head of Network Operations

The Head of Network Operations will build and lead the Network Operations function, ensuring reliable operation, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of ground station infrastructure and optical communication services. Responsibilities include network planning, service performance, customer engagement, and operational support.

Archangel Lightworks Ox20Aa, United Kingdom

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

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

Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer will work on the design, integration, and testing of advanced sensor and communication payloads for satellite systems. Responsibilities include capturing engineering requirements, developing system architectures, managing system budgets, and overseeing integration and test campaigns.

Platform Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £75,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Ground Segment Systems Team Lead

Leads the design, integration, and operation of satellite ground segment systems, ensuring technical robustness and alignment across subsystems and mission operations. Manages a small team of engineers, overseeing technical development, system validation, and lifecycle support from concept to deployment. Acts as a key interface between engineering, software, and operations teams while driving architectural consistency and mission readiness.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £98,000 pa

Systems Engineering Consultant

The role involves leading major consulting projects in systems engineering, providing technical expertise and strategic advice, and contributing to business development. Responsibilities include mentoring junior consultants, developing technical solutions, and engaging with clients in defence, telecommunications, and other high-integrity sectors.

Gregory Martin International Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Principal Consultant Systems Engineering

The Principal Consultant - Systems Engineering role involves leading major consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Responsibilities include providing strategic advice on systems engineering approaches, developing architectures and technical roadmaps, and mentoring junior consultants. The role also involves business development, identifying opportunities, and contributing to bids.

Gregory Martin International Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

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