Latest UK Space Command Jobs

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Product Marketing Manager

This role focuses on developing and executing product marketing strategy for SatVu’s high-fidelity thermal satellite imagery and Earth Observation services. The Product Marketing Manager will translate complex technical capabilities into clear, customer-facing messaging, create sales enablement materials, and support go-to-market initiatives across key verticals such as National Security, Economic Monitoring, and Climate Resilience. The position works closely with product, engineering, and sales teams to drive product positioning and competitive differentiation.

SatelliteVu London, United Kingdom, ENG, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

IT Process Analyst

The role involves analysing, documenting, and improving IT and business systems processes to ensure compliance with ISO standards and support operational excellence within a defence-grade environment. The analyst will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain governance, support audits, and drive continuous improvement. Key focus areas include ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 compliance, process documentation, and stakeholder engagement across IT, cybersecurity, and engineering.

Saab United Kingdom

Innovation Manager

The role involves identifying and advancing innovation opportunities within Saab's Sensor Systems division by scouting emerging technologies, building partnerships with academia and industry, and securing external funding. The individual will coordinate cross-functional teams to develop and deliver technology-driven projects from concept to outcome, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Key responsibilities include bid management, stakeholder engagement, and translating R&D into tangible business value.

Saab United Kingdom

Principal Senior Technical Architect - Systems Integration

Act as a senior technical leader defining and driving the architecture for complex Defence capabilities across land, maritime, air, space, cyber, and C4ISR domains. Lead systems engineering, multi-domain integration, and Agile delivery for major MOD programmes and competitive bids. Advise stakeholders, manage cross-partner technical integration, and shape technical strategy within highly regulated environments.

QinetiQ Malvern, WR14 2HX, United Kingdom

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 MMIC Design Engineer

Design and develop high-performance MMICs using GaAs, GaN, and InP technologies for microwave and millimetre-wave applications from 37GHz to 115GHz. Perform circuit simulation, layout, and verification, and collaborate with semiconductor foundries and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable solutions. Lead design reviews and support testing in advanced RF laboratories.

Filtronic Sedgefield, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Information & Cybersecurity Assurance Manager

This role involves leading cybersecurity and information assurance activities within a space and aerospace organisation, focusing on Secure by Design principles, compliance with standards like ISO 27001 and DCC, and managing security across project lifecycles. The manager will oversee certification deliverables, third-party compliance, vulnerability management, and contribute to incident response and business continuity planning. Key responsibilities include reviewing system designs, supporting security governance, and ensuring timely space licensing through robust security input.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Senior AIT RF Payload Comms Engineer

Lead the integration and test of advanced RF payloads for satellite communication systems, managing multidisciplinary engineering teams through full test campaigns. Responsibilities include developing test procedures, executing RF verification, and ensuring compliance with quality and schedule requirements. Work on cutting-edge space programmes in a collaborative, high-tech environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.

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

AIT) Electrical Test Operations Engineer

The AIT Electrical Test Operations Engineer is responsible for the electrical testing and validation of spacecraft, operating in a high-tech cleanroom environment. Key responsibilities include executing test procedures, operating checkout systems, and supporting integration activities for mission-critical systems.

Belcan Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £37 ph

On-site Contract Shift-work Clearance Required

GNC Algorithms Engineer

Design and develop guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms for spacecraft systems, spanning the full lifecycle from simulation and modelling to flight software integration and verification. Work on autonomous navigation, attitude control, and rendezvous operations within a multidisciplinary team. Utilise high-fidelity simulations and tools like MATLAB/Simulink and Python to deliver robust, flight-ready GNC solutions.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £70,000 pa

Recruitment Consultant

Meritus are recruiting for a Talent Consultant for our expanding team to support client growth and scalability within Aerospace, Defence & Space. We are looking at someone interested in the Electronics, Systems Engineering and Embedded Software world to join our...

Meritus Talent Cardiff, Cymru / Wales, CF10 2AF, United Kingdom £30,000 – £40,000 pa

Secure by Design lead for Defence

Lead cybersecurity assurance across defence programmes, focusing on Secure by Design principles throughout the spacecraft and product lifecycle. Drive certification, conduct security reviews, and coordinate with suppliers and change boards. Requires hands-on experience delivering formal accreditations and direct engagement with design teams in a UK defence context.

Standard 8 Guildford, United Kingdom £85,000 pa

RF Engineer

This role involves hands-on design, simulation, test, and validation of advanced RF, microwave, and mmWave subsystems for mission-critical communications in aerospace, defence, space, and telecoms. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions from concept to manufacture.

Manpower Sedgefield, United Kingdom £65,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Technical Sales Engineer

This role involves providing technical expertise to support customer design-in and qualification projects for high-reliability electronic components across demanding sectors like aerospace, defence, and rail. You'll act as a technical liaison between customers and internal teams, identifying new business opportunities and guiding component selection. The position requires deep knowledge of electronic components and strong engagement with engineering and procurement stakeholders.

INNOVA SEARCH Manchester, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Inventory & Logistics Coordinator (Harwell, Oxfordshire)

This role involves managing inventory and logistics operations for satellite hardware and components at Open Cosmos' Harwell facility. You'll handle goods in/out processes, maintain accurate stock records, support audits and reconciliations, and coordinate shipments of mission-critical materials. Working closely with engineering and procurement teams, the position ensures smooth material flow and traceability within a high-precision satellite integration environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required