UK Space Jobs

Cyber Security Manager

Lead the development and implementation of Saab UK's cyber security strategy, ensuring compliance with defence standards such as DefStan 05-138 and ISO 27001. Drive threat intelligence, incident response, and supply chain resilience across high-security defence projects. Embed security into engineering processes and lead audits, penetration testing, and staff training within a classified environment.

Saab United Kingdom

Global Defence Product Sales Responsible

This role involves driving business growth in the defence sector by identifying and capturing opportunities with government, military, and prime contractor customers. The candidate will develop capture strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and translate complex engineering solutions into customer value, ensuring compliance and competitiveness. It requires strong knowledge of defence procurement and customer relationship management within a regulated, security-conscious environment.

Saab United Kingdom

Materials & Processes Quality Assurance

This role involves ensuring the quality of materials and processes used in space hardware manufacturing, with a focus on Surface Mounted Technologies (SMT) and printed circuit boards (PCB). The candidate will manage control plans, validate qualification reports, and support non-conformance investigations across internal and procured components. Work includes compliance with ECSS and IPC standards within a regulated aerospace environment.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

Higher Senior RF Engineer

This role involves leading the design and development of high-performance RF and mmWave subsystems for mission-critical applications in telecommunications, aerospace, defence, and space. The engineer will perform advanced RF design, simulation, testing, and troubleshooting while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Emphasis is placed on delivering robust, high-frequency solutions and contributing to long-term technology roadmaps.

Filtronic Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Payload Systems Project Lead

This role involves leading the design, integration, and testing of advanced RF payload and antenna systems for space-based communications. The candidate will lead system-level trade studies, define technical requirements, and manage cross-functional engineering teams to deliver complex satellite communication payloads. It offers significant influence over system architecture and the development of next-generation space technologies.

Platform Recruitment Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Aerospace Logistics Agent

Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Air Logistics Aerospace Agent for a major Freight Forwarder. The company is based in the Heathrow area.Daily Duties:-* Customer services (Highest level)* Follow any new systems procedures within the department* To take job orders...

Freightserve recruitment Heathrow Villages, London, United Kingdom £30,000 – £35,000 pa

Aerospace Engineering Apprentice - Level 3

This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in aerospace engineering, combining college-based training with real-world project support across manufacturing, design, quality, and technical functions. You'll develop practical skills in aircraft assembly, systems, and engineering data while working alongside experienced professionals on live programmes.

Expleo Chester, Cheshire, CH65 9HY, United Kingdom

On-site Clearance Required

Project Manager/Engineer

This role involves managing complex aerospace engineering projects across environmental control, hydraulics, and life support systems. The candidate will create and monitor project plans using earned value metrics, coordinate design reviews, manage supplier work packages, and ensure adherence to cost, schedule, and quality targets. The position requires strong project engineering experience within the aerospace or similar high-integrity engineering sector.

Honeywell Aerospace Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Electrical Hardware Engineer

This role involves designing, developing, testing, and delivering electrical hardware for advanced flight simulator systems. You will work closely with software, systems, and project teams to produce integrated solutions, ensuring they meet customer and industry requirements. The position offers opportunities to mentor junior engineers and engage with suppliers.

Holt Engineering Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Electrical Tester (Rolling Stock)

Job title: Electrical Test TechnicianJob location: Derby, DerbyshireHourly pay rate: Mornings £18.29 Paye or £23.19 UmbrellaAfternoons £19.64 Paye or £24.95 UmbrellaShifts: Mornings and AftersHours per week: 37 hours a weekDuration: 12 Months+ (predicted)Start date: ASAPIndustries considered: RAF, Rail, Rolling Stock,...

Shorterm Group Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3AE, United Kingdom £18 – £20 ph

Electrical Tester - Rolling Stock

Job title: Electrical Test TechnicianJob location: Derby, DerbyshireHourly pay rate: £28.44 Days/£30.75 Morn/£33.05 Afters (Umbrella)Shifts: Days, Mornings and AftersHours per week: 37 hours a week + O/TDuration: 12 Months+ (predicted)Start date: ASAPIndustries considered: RAF, Rail, Rolling Stock, REME, Army, Navy,...

Shorterm Group Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3AE, United Kingdom £28 – £53 ph

Quality Engineer

Conduct quality assurance activities in a regulated manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with standards like ISO 9001 and AS9100. Develop inspection and control plans, lead root cause investigations, and support audits and continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to maintain quality across the production lifecycle.

Petrie Recruitment Sa107Dr, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

Senior Electronics Engineer

Design and develop advanced analogue and digital electronic systems for RF and communications products used in telecommunications, space, defence, and high-altitude platforms. Lead designs from concept through to volume manufacture, including schematic capture, PCB definition, and system integration. Perform testing, troubleshooting, and reliability analysis while collaborating with cross-functional teams on innovation and continuous improvement.

Filtronic Sedgefield, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Satellite Flight Operator

Operate and monitor satellites in real time, ensuring mission success through careful telemetry analysis, anomaly response, and execution of planned activities. Work within a mission-critical team to maintain spacecraft health and improve operational processes across the satellite lifecycle.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Production Manager (Electronics/Aerospace/Defence)

Lead Production Engineer(Electronics/Aerospace/Defence)Poynton, Manchester£50,000 - £60,000 + Training + Progression + Overtime + Pension + Early Finish FridayAre you a Lead Production Engineer or similar, coming from a background within the Manufacturing/Military Satcoms /Defence sector or a related field, holding...

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Cheshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa