Latest Satellite Operations Jobs

Ground Segment Software Team Lead

This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing space technology organisation tackling one of the most critical challenges facing the industry today, ensuring the long-term sustainability of space operations. You’ll play a key role in developing advanced ground segment...

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £95,000 pa

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

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 £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Satellite Systems Solution Architect

Senior Satellite Systems Solution ArchitectThis is a senior technical leadership role with the potential to develop into a CTO position as an expanding satellite communications business continues to grow.An established organisation is increasing its involvement in long‑term government and critical...

Enterprise Recruitment Rawtenstall, Lancashire, BB4 7ND, United Kingdom £80,000 – £100,000 pa

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

Electrical Test Operations Engineer

The Electrical Test Operations Engineer will execute electrical and functional test procedures on engineering test benches and flight spacecraft, using various test equipment and systems. They will support spacecraft integration, automated and manual tests, and environmental and launch activities, working in a shift-based environment with possible flexible hours.

Line Up Aviation Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £37 ph

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 £40,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Space Systems Engineer

Senior Space Systems Engineer | Guildford | Hybrid | Competitive salary + strong packageAre you an experienced Systems Engineer with a Space background? Do you want to support on the cutting-edge development of Space and Satellite exploration?Then this might be...

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible

ISR Analyst

This role involves producing daily ISR intelligence reports for land and maritime surveillance using advanced Earth Observation and UAV-derived data. You will work closely with operations, product, and commercial teams to develop actionable intelligence, support product development, and deliver ISR training courses. The position offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging programmes and contribute to the growth of a UK-based ISR operations team.

Rise Technical Recruitment Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Supply Chain Quality Manager

Morson are working with a leading aerospace manufacturer who are looking for a Supply Chain Quality Manager role based in Stevenage.ResponsibilitiesEnsure on Quality, on Time deliveries to protect business operations:Manage milestones, product life cycle reviewsCoordinate deliveries with internal and external...

Morson Edge Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £26 – £35 ph

On-site Permanent

Senior Flight Software Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team working on cutting-edge space missions focused on the future sustainability of the space environment.This role sits within a specialist Flight Software team responsible for developing embedded...

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £90,000 pa

Supply Chain Quality Manager

The Supply Chain Quality Manager will act as the primary operational interface with suppliers, building strong partnerships and ensuring on-time, on-quality, and on-cost performance. Responsibilities include managing supplier milestones, leading progress meetings, and driving improvement actions. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams and external partners to support development and industrialisation phases, with a focus on aerospace and space systems.

Belcan Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £35 ph

Hybrid Contract

Spacecraft Systems Engineer

In this role, you will contribute to the full lifecycle of space system development, from concept design and requirements definition to integration, verification, and mission operations. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure technical coherence and successful delivery of mission objectives, with opportunities to engage in space technology studies and R&D projects.

BAE Systems Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom £50,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required

Space Mission Systems Engineer

In this role, you will support the development of multi-domain architecture concepts that integrate space systems with air, maritime, subsea, and land assets. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical coherence, system performance, and successful delivery of mission objectives, while also identifying future operational challenges and opportunities for cross-domain capability enhancement.

BAE Systems Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom £60,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required

Optical AIV Engineer

SatVu is a rapidly expanding space technology company, backed by leading investors like Adara Ventures and Lockheed Martin. As the 'World’s Thermometer,' we deliver high-accuracy thermal datasets from space, providing invaluable insights across sectors. Our cutting-edge technology fuels significant growth...

SatelliteVu Guildford, United Kingdom

On-site