Latest Aerospace Engineering Jobs

Quality Assurance Engineer - Space

This role involves ensuring the quality and reliability of space-grade products across their lifecycle, from design to deployment. The engineer will develop QA processes, lead audits, manage nonconformances, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and space industry standards. Work is focused on long-duration satellite systems and robotics operating in extreme environments.

IO Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £55,000 pa

Optical Systems Engineer

Design and develop space-borne optical systems from concept through manufacturing, integration, and verification. Lead optical metrology and environmental testing programmes, support payload alignment, and manage technical documentation for spacecraft optical payloads. Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-performance imaging systems for space applications.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, 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

Innovation Manager

This role involves driving innovation within Saab UK’s Sensor Systems division by identifying emerging technologies, developing funding proposals, and managing collaborative R&D projects. The Innovation Manager will act as a bridge between engineering teams, external partners, and leadership, ensuring that novel ideas are translated into funded, deliverable initiatives with strategic impact. Activities include technology scouting, bid coordination, partnership development, and project oversight across defence and advanced technology domains.

Saab

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Quality Control Inspector

This role involves ensuring quality standards in the manufacturing and assembly of Zephyr, a solar-powered High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) for stratospheric operations. The inspector will conduct routine audits, verify compliance with engineering specifications, support non-conformance management, and ensure process adherence in a clean, controlled workshop environment. The position requires close collaboration with technicians and engineers within a highly regulated aerospace setting.

Guidant Global Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom

Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer will develop and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with AS9100 and regulatory standards, manage eQMS and Power BI reporting tools, and conduct internal and external audits. The role involves handling non-conformances, supporting APQP and PPAP processes, and ensuring compliance across production and supplier quality. Collaboration with engineering, production, and customer teams is essential to resolve quality issues and maintain certification.

Gap Technical Wrexham, United Kingdom £38,000 – £45,000 pa

Power Systems Engineer

This role involves designing, analysing, and verifying spacecraft power systems, including battery regulators, power distribution, and DC-DC converters. The engineer will support module development, testing, and integration, from concept through to spacecraft-level thermal-vacuum testing. Work includes hands-on fault-finding, ATE configuration, and collaboration with senior engineers on qualification and new product development.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Quality Control (QC) Engineer (shift based)

The role involves hands-on quality control during satellite build, integration, and testing phases, ensuring compliance with ECSS and ISO9001 standards. The engineer performs inspections, manages non-conformances, supports supplier quality, and maintains traceability across the production lifecycle. Work is conducted on a rotating 24/7 shift pattern at the Harwell site to support continuous satellite manufacturing operations.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Shift-work

Embedded Systems Engineer

Design and develop real-time embedded software and firmware for satellite communications systems, spanning both space and ground infrastructure. Work on FPGA-based solutions, low-level hardware control, and high-reliability communication protocols in a multidisciplinary engineering environment. Focus on fault tolerance, performance optimisation, and integration across RF, DSP, and embedded systems.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

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

Aerospace Operative/Fitter

This role involves disassembling, testing, fault-finding, and repairing aircraft safety equipment such as inflatable slides and life rafts within an EASA 145-approved facility. The operative will work as part of a specialist safety team in a structured production environment with defined processes and technical oversight. The position offers hands-on technical work with opportunities for training and career progression in the aerospace sector.

Rise Technical Recruitment Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, United Kingdom £27,000 – £32,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Freight Forwarder (Aerospace / AOG)

This role involves managing end-to-end air freight logistics, with a focus on time-sensitive aerospace and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) shipments. The candidate will handle import/export bookings, customs documentation, carrier coordination, and customer service for high-priority industrial clients. Work is conducted remotely with one day per week on-site in either Heathrow or the Midlands.

Green & Wolvin Recruitment Heathrow, London, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Freight Forwarder (Aerospace / AOG)

This role involves managing end-to-end air freight logistics, with a focus on time-sensitive aerospace and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) shipments. Responsibilities include import/export bookings, customs documentation, carrier nomination, and ensuring compliance across international borders. The position supports high-priority industrial and aerospace clients in a fast-paced environment.

Green & Wolvin Recruitment Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £48,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Hot Fire Test Technician, Aerospace Propulsion, Space

Conduct hot fire testing of space propulsion systems, including setup, propellant handling, and instrumentation. Operate high-pressure fluid and gas systems, perform calibrations, and support test data collection. Work with flight hardware and follow strict safety and decontamination procedures post-test.

Expert Employment Lower Hartwell, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £42,000 – £48,000 pa