Discover the latest Defence & Intelligence jobs within the UK Space industry

RF Engineer

The RF Engineer role involves designing and developing RF circuits from DC to Ka Band, performing comprehensive lab measurements, validating development processes, and producing technical documentation. Collaboration with other departments is key, and the position requires a Master’s degree in Telecommunication Engineering with experience in the space industry and RF hardware design.

Thales Alenia Space Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain

Senior Digital Hardware Engineer

Design and develop high-speed digital electronics for space-based systems, focusing on FPGA and microprocessor-based solutions. Perform signal integrity analysis, schematic capture, and PCB design review using tools like Hyperlynx and Mentor xDesigner. Support validation campaigns and ensure compliance with space industry standards such as ECSS, while collaborating in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Thales Alenia Space Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain

Manufacturing Engineer – Digital Systems

This role involves creating, developing, and implementing digital manufacturing systems and solutions in a high-performance team. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance digital manufacturing capabilities and push the boundaries of modern aerospace manufacturing.

Rolls Royce Bristol, Bristol City, United Kingdom

AIT & Electronics Technician

This role involves hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of electronic boards, harnesses, and mechanical setups for NewOrbit's AURA RF gridded ion thruster. You will work closely with the AIT team, ensuring high-quality and traceable hardware, and support various testing activities including thermal vacuum and vibration tests.

NewOrbit Space Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Esa Qualified Inspector - Contractor

Inspect spacecraft electrical and mechanical harnesses to ensure compliance with ESA, ECSS, and IPC standards in a cleanroom environment. Conduct visual and electrical inspections, document non-conformances, and support root-cause analysis during build and integration. Verify mechanical integrity and process controls to maintain high-reliability spaceflight hardware.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Project & Design Engineer

This role involves working with various teams to review product designs, ensure compliance with standards, and act as a liaison between customers and internal engineers. The position offers excellent training and exposure to multiple industries including aerospace, marine, defence, and automotive.

Elix Sourcing Solutions Ferndown, Dorset, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa

Engineer - Verification and Test

The role involves working on the verification and testing of imaging detectors and sub-systems for space and science projects. Responsibilities include defining test plans, commissioning test equipment, performing functional and environmental tests, and supporting production line testing.

Teledyne e2v Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom

Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and industry standards for energetic devices like detonators and safety arming units. Responsibilities include risk management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory teams.

Teledyne e2v UK - Lincoln

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and integrate embedded software and firmware for advanced RF and communications products. Your responsibilities will include working with Zephyr, embedded Linux, Yocto, bare-metal environments, and secure communications, as well as collaborating with RF, FPGA, and hardware engineers.

Filtronic Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Principal Hardware Engineer I

The Principal Hardware Engineer I role involves full-stack hardware development for complex modules and systems, from concept to production. Responsibilities include leading teams, performing detailed design and analysis, and ensuring high-reliability standards for space and airborne applications.

CesiumAstro Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Senior Hardware Engineer II

This role involves full-stack hardware development for complex modules and systems, from concept to production, with a focus on high-reliability space and airborne applications. The Senior Hardware Engineer II will lead teams, mentor junior engineers, and present design reviews to customers and executives.