Latest Satellite Manufacturing Jobs

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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

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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

Mechanical Engineer – Satellite Manufacturing (AIT Production)

You will contribute to the mechanical design, assembly, and testing of satellites, ensuring their performance, manufacturability, and long-term reliability. Responsibilities include developing mechanical designs, leading root-cause investigations, optimizing processes, and conducting structural and thermal analyses.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Electronics Engineer – Satellite Manufacturing (AIT Production)

As an Electronics Engineer, you will work hands-on with production teams to test and improve electronic assemblies for satellites. Your responsibilities include integrating and validating electronic components, developing test procedures, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

This role involves driving quality improvement in a high-reliability aerospace or defence manufacturing environment. You will take ownership of a struggling production area, focusing on reducing non-conformances, improving process control, and enhancing quality culture across engineering and production teams.

Elix Sourcing Solutions Portsmouth, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Nuclear/ Radiation Hardening Engineer

This role involves working on mission-critical technologies for secure military communications satellites, developing resilient systems for demanding environments. Responsibilities include technical planning, system integration, and leading complex engineering challenges with a focus on nuclear and radiation hardening.

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

On-site Permanent

Satellite AIT delivery Manager

The Satellite AIT Delivery Manager will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of satellite projects, focusing on quality, time, and cost. Key responsibilities include coordinating a multi-functional team, managing cleanroom operations, and resolving anomalies. This role involves working closely with the AIT Manager and various stakeholders to ensure project success.

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Accounts Assistant

This role involves processing supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations, as well as handling staff expenses and month-end activities. You will work in a fast-paced finance team, ensuring financial accuracy and supporting the transition to S4Hana.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

This role involves designing spacecraft components, assemblies, and systems using 3D modeling tools. You will manage mechanical work packages, support integration and testing, and work closely with project managers, system engineers, and manufacturing teams.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

RF & Microwave Technologist

As an RF & Microwave Technologist, you will lead the design and development of plasma CVD tools, ensuring their successful commissioning and troubleshooting. You will also share your expertise with the team, conduct FTO analyses, and prepare IP submissions.

Space Forge Cardiff, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Mechanisms Engineer

The Mechanisms Engineer will work on the design, analysis, and testing of space mechanisms, ensuring they meet high-reliability standards for spacecraft. The role involves hands-on engineering, managing multiple tasks, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our Platform team supporting Spacecraft Operations. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting other disciplines by focusing on the embedded software aspects of our satellite systems. The...

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

Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager will lead the delivery of complex space, defence, and satellite communications projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing project plans, budgets, and risks, ensuring compliance in highly regulated environments, and driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Redline Group Sedgefield, County Durham, United Kingdom £80,000 – £85,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior RF Engineer

The Senior RF Engineer will design, develop, and optimize advanced RF subsystems for satellite communication, navigation, and RF monitoring systems. Responsibilities include component selection, circuit design, RF module testing, and leading space qualification efforts, working in a dynamic and innovative environment.

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

Hybrid Permanent

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

IT Systems Engineer

This role involves providing deep technical support for complex network and system issues within MOD teams, focusing on stability and reliability of sophisticated maritime and satellite systems. The engineer will troubleshoot escalated incidents from the NOC, contribute to project and bid activities, and support contracts with technical expertise. Work is largely backend-focused with minimal customer interaction, emphasizing collaboration with internal technical and project teams.

Rise Technical Recruitment Redhill, RH1 1RJ, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required