UK Space Jobs

Flight Test Engineer

The Flight Test Engineer will manage end-to-end flight test operations for unmanned aerial vehicles, including test planning, ground preparation, flight execution, and post-flight data analysis. The role involves close collaboration with engineering teams to evaluate system performance and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. A key responsibility includes piloting UAVs manually and autonomously during field testing.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

TAS-I Cyber Security Authority

This role involves leading and overseeing cybersecurity strategy and compliance across Thales Alenia Space's projects and products, from bid phase through development. The Cyber Security Authority ensures alignment with internal policies, regulatory standards, and customer requirements, while advising on security architecture, risk management, and supply chain resilience. Key responsibilities include validating security roadmaps, leading audits, and embedding secure practices within engineering and product teams across a complex, international matrix organization.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

TAS-I Cyber Security Authority

Act as the central cybersecurity authority for Thales Alenia Space's international operations, ensuring cybersecurity compliance across product lifecycles from bid to delivery. You will assess security risks, validate technical roadmaps, lead audits, and ensure alignment with international standards and Thales Group policies. The role involves close collaboration with engineering, procurement, and legal teams to embed security into solutions for government and institutional clients in high-stakes domains like navigation, telecommunications, and Earth observation.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Engineer - Radar

This role involves systems engineering for radar and sensor technologies, focusing on the G1X software-defined radar. The engineer will work across the product lifecycle, including requirements management, performance analysis, algorithm development, and system design, with opportunities to contribute to product enhancements and customer demonstrations. The position requires handling classified information and involves collaboration within UK and international teams.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Facilities Maintenance Engineer (Cleanroom / Laboratory)

This role involves maintaining a state-of-the-art cleanroom facility, working on HVAC, filtration, and LEV systems to ensure compliance with ISO 14644. You will be the sole Maintenance Engineer, ensuring the smooth operation of environmental controls and manufacturing equipment in a highly controlled environment.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Andover, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

Software Engineer (PLC/Siemens Tia Portal)

This role involves developing control and automation software for bespoke machinery in the composite manufacturing industry, programming PLCs, and supporting Siemens TIA Portal development. You will work on projects across luxury marine, aerospace, wind energy, and advanced manufacturing, providing technical support to clients both in the UK and internationally.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Plymouth, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 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

Production Planner

This role involves creating and managing production plans for high-performance RF and microwave technologies, ensuring alignment between customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity. The planner will coordinate across engineering, supply chain, and production teams to maintain realistic, visible schedules and support on-time delivery. Key responsibilities include maintaining ERP/MRP data accuracy, leading planning reviews, and driving improvements in production flow and schedule adherence.

Filtronic Sedgefield, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Quality Engineer

This role involves leading quality assurance for aerospace manufacturing, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer standards. The Senior Quality Engineer will manage non-conformance investigations, lead quality inspectors, and drive continuous improvement using methodologies like 8D and 5 Why. Key responsibilities include audit support, supplier and customer quality liaison, and ensuring right-first-time production across machining and assembly processes.

Premier Technical Recruitment Birmingham, United Kingdom £45,000 – £47,000 pa

Fire Risk Assessor (London)

Job Title:Fire risk assessorContract Type: PermanentSalary:£54,523.73 per annumWorking Hours: 35 Hours per weekWorking Pattern:Monday-FridayLocation:London - South EastIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering...

Riverside London, United Kingdom £54,524 pa

Senior Design Engineer

We're looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join a team developing cutting-edge communications technology that will help shape the future of global connectivity.This is an opportunity to work on next-generation 5G non-terrestrial networks developing digital hardware for satellite-based...

Spectrum IT Recruitment Southampton, United Kingdom £65,000 – £70,000 pa

Quality Manager

This role involves leading the Quality Management System in a high-precision aerospace engineering environment, with direct shopfloor engagement and responsibility for AS9100-aligned processes, metrology, and inspection. The Quality Manager will drive a 'right-first-time' culture, manage audits, resolve non-conformances using structured problem-solving methods, and lead a small team across CNC machining, metal assemblies, and test operations. Emphasis is placed on data-driven quality KPIs, digital traceability, and continuous improvement through technology and process innovation.

HR GO Recruitment Watford, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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

CNC Miller & Setter - Precision Aerospace

This role involves setting, proving, and operating CNC milling machines to produce high-precision aerospace components from complex engineering drawings. You will work independently across Mazak, Hurco, and Haas machines, developing machining strategies and maintaining quality standards in a low-volume, bespoke environment.

Adore Recruitment Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom

Mechanical Design Engineer (Space/Satellite)

This role involves owning the end-to-end mechanical design and documentation for space hardware, payloads, and MGSE. Responsibilities include creating precise CAD models, assembly drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation, as well as providing hands-on support for prototyping, assembly, AIT, and mechanical testing.

GlobalTech Recruitment London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Freelance