Latest space domain awareness Jobs

Radiation and Nuclear Hardening Engineer

This role involves working on advanced spacecraft projects, including rovers and satellites for telecoms, military, and scientific applications. You will learn about radiation and nuclear hardening, produce and review technical documentation, and manage radiation testing of components. The position offers opportunities for career growth and collaboration with experienced engineers.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Administrator - Spacecraft Control Centre

This role involves managing and maintaining the core computer systems and network infrastructure for the Spacecraft Control & Operations Facility (SCOF), supporting command and control of the SKYNET satellite constellation. The Systems Administrator will lead on system deployment, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting across high-availability Linux-based environments, ensuring seamless integration with existing SCOF networks. The position requires strong UNIX/Linux and networking expertise, with a focus on operational stability and secure system upgrades in a mission-critical space operations environment.

Airbus Defence and Space East Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Systems Engineer

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead the technical delivery of complex space missions, driving system architecture, integration, and mission success. You will define and manage mission requirements, perform system analyses, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated spacecraft solutions while mentoring junior engineers and promoting best practices.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Technical Product Owner – Onboard Processing Framework (Data)

As a Technical Product Owner for the Onboard Processing Framework, you will define the product vision and roadmap, manage the backlog, and work closely with engineering teams to deliver applications on satellite infrastructure. You will also develop SDKs, APIs, and documentation to enhance the developer experience and collaborate across various teams to ensure the platform is intuitive and scalable.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Inspection and Test Technician

The role involves inspecting and testing radar units, particularly the G1X software-defined radar, ensuring build quality meets IPC Class 3 standards. The technician will perform electrical testing, interpret technical drawings, and support production goals within a secure defence environment. Collaboration with team members and potential training in Sweden are key aspects of the position.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Air Combat Simulation Engineer

This role involves working as part of a small team to develop and validate models and simulation tools for aircraft and aerospace systems. Responsibilities include building requirements, creating and testing models, integrating them into larger simulations, and generating technical documentation.

Saab Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Power Systems Engineer

This role involves leading the design, analysis, development, and verification of power systems for spacecraft missions. The engineer will manage power subsystems, interface with other technical leads, and ensure the delivery of innovative power solutions from concept to launch.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

OBDH Sub-System Lead Engineer

This role involves designing, analyzing, developing, and verifying On-board Data Handling (OBDH) systems for spacecraft missions. You will work closely with project teams, manage technical solutions, and ensure the delivery of OBDH sub-systems from concept to launch.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Manufacturing Engineering Specialist Edgewing

This role involves supporting the Head of Manufacturing Engineering in developing and implementing frameworks, processes, and ways of working across multidisciplinary teams. The specialist will coordinate activities, contribute to programme planning and risk management, and help embed consistent operational approaches within Edgewing and partner organisations. The position supports a joint venture focused on advancing defence technology through UK, Italian, and Japanese collaboration.

Appcastenterprise Frimley, United Kingdom £54,808 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Commissioning Engineer - Electrical

In this role, you will support the commissioning of advanced electrical power and distribution systems for the Dreadnought submarines, working closely with Engineering, Build Operations, the Royal Navy, and MOD. Responsibilities include conducting commissioning and testing activities, maintaining records, and representing the company during Factory Acceptance Tests and sea trials.

Appcastenterprise Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LD, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Audio Systems Embedded Software Engineer (DSP/ Machine Learning)

This role involves designing and building end-to-end audio pipelines, implementing and optimizing DSP components, and developing audio processing systems under real-time constraints. You will collaborate with ML engineers to enable audio-driven intelligence and work in a high-autonomy, low-ego environment.

IT Graduate Recruitment London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Telecommunications GS Engineer

We are looking for aTelecommunication Ground Station Engineerto design, deploy, and maintain satellite communication infrastructure across our global network. You’ll work onradio interfaces,signal processing pipelines, andsatellite tracking systems ensuringreliable uplink/downlink with our spacecraft. This role offers hands-on development across software,...

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom

GNC Engineer - Avionics

As a GNC/AOCS Engineer - Avionics at Spire, you will operate as part of a technical team who maintains responsibility across the full lifecycle of the Spire GNC product and its subcomponents. The GNC team interfaces directly with many engineering...

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom

DIG - Spacecraft Operator Engineer

This role involves real-time spacecraft operations, developing operational procedures, and collaborating with engineering teams to support mission planning and execution. The engineer will contribute to spacecraft commissioning, anomaly investigations, and the improvement of operational tools. Work includes on-call duties and coordination across flight dynamics, ground systems, and mission control teams.

Matchtech Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom £55 – £74 ph

Hybrid Contract Clearance Required

Supply Chain Quality Manager

The Supply Chain Quality Manager will manage stakeholder relationships, perform product assurance tasks, and improve supplier quality and delivery performance. Key responsibilities include managing corrective action plans, mitigating risks, and communicating status updates. The role requires a background in procurement, quality, or engineering, with knowledge of space systems and satellite equipment development being a plus.

ARM Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £35 ph

Hybrid Contract Part-time