UK Space Jobs

• Bristol

Design and define complex aerospace mechanical components, from CAD product definition to systems integration and technical assurance, across Defence programmes. Work spans turbomachinery, transmission systems, control units and structures, translating engineering requirements into manufacturable, certifiable solutions within multidisciplinary teams.

CAD

• Bristol

Provides analytical expertise underpinning safe, reliable aerospace products across design, development and certification. Work spans structural and stress analysis, whole engine modelling, rotordynamics, vibration, lifing, durability and fatigue assessment for Defence programmes. Requires a mechanical or aerospace engineering background and operates in regulated engineering environments.

• Didcot

Design and build processing chains that turn raw satellite data into calibrated, orthorectified, analysis-ready Earth Observation products. The role blends remote sensing, Python geospatial engineering and system integration, spanning payload definition, Cal/Val and scalable automated pipelines across multiple missions and sensors.

GDAL · rasterio · NumPy +1

• Glasgow
• Hybrid · 3 days in office
• Director · manages people

Lead the transformation of satellite constellation operations from manual, operator-driven processes to fully autonomous, self-healing systems. Set technical vision and architecture for reliability, data platforms and automation while staying hands-on with code and design reviews. Build and mentor a team of 6-10 reliability and platform engineers, driving SRE principles, SLOs and AI-driven anomaly detection.

Rust

• Consett
• On-site

Support a small aerospace engineering team by maintaining project plans, Gantt charts and Microsoft Project schedules, tracking actions, risks and milestones, and preparing status reports for leadership. The role also covers resource-planning visibility, stakeholder coordination across Operations, Quality and Finance, and building new coordination processes and templates from scratch.

Microsoft Project

• Guildford
• On-site
• Mid-level · manages people
• Contract

Lead a team of engineers through the final design, manufacture, test, verification and qualification phases of a high-resolution optical payload imager electronics programme. The role is hands-on and embedded within the project team on site in Guildford, covering scheduling, risk management, work package definition and project finances. Satellite systems experience and delivering electrical systems such as FPGA, software, PCA hardware and EGSE are advantageous.

• Manchester
• Hybrid
• £37,694 – £42,254 pa
• Entry level
• Contract

Lead the development of guidance for socially responsible Earth Observation-based agricultural mapping in smallholder farming systems across Sub-Saharan Africa. Catalogue existing ethical frameworks and conduct document-based and qualitative interview research on risks to farmers, then devise strategies with project partners including the World Bank and Gates Foundation.

Satellite-based Irrigation Mapping Tools

• Cambridge
• Senior

Performs complex mixed-signal PCB layout in Altium Designer for aerospace electronics, owning dense boards that combine 30 GHz RF, power and digital with advanced stackups. Also manages component libraries, generates symbols and footprints, and maintains schematic, layout and BOM templates while collaborating closely with hardware and mechanical engineers.

Altium Designer · Altium Enterprise · MS Teams +3

• Guildford
• £500 pd
• Mid-level · manages people
• Contract

Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team through the full product lifecycle, coordinating FPGA, embedded/software, PCB/PCA hardware and electrical engineers. Manage work packages, resources, deadlines, risks, budgets and forecasting, working with stakeholders and engineering leads to resolve issues and keep delivery on track. Requires eligibility for BPSS security clearance.

• Lincoln
• On-site
• Senior
• Permanent

Owns continuing airworthiness management for a fleet of remotely piloted aircraft systems, building and maintaining maintenance programmes and keeping technical records current. Acts as the link between Engineering, Flight Operations and Quality and Compliance, leading airworthiness audits, defect investigations and regulator contact while bringing new RPAS types into service.

RPAS

• Glasgow
• On-site

Inspect incoming, in-process and outgoing spacecraft hardware against engineering drawings and aerospace workmanship standards, resolving supplier engineering queries with Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain. Maintain traceable records, escalate non-conformances, and support calibration and maintenance of inspection tools such as callipers, torque drivers and microscopes.

Callipers · Torque Drivers · Microscopes +3

• Guildford
• On-site
• Senior · manages people
• Permanent

Accountable for delivering constellation satellite missions from contract award through spacecraft development, launch, commissioning and operational acceptance. Leads cross-functional engineering, operations, commercial and supply chain teams, acting as primary customer interface and owning programme performance, risk, budgets and schedules. Requires satellite systems experience and strong MS Project skills.

Microsoft Project · MS Office · Excel +2

• Swindon
• Hybrid
• Mid-level
• Contract

Managing key parts of a large, complex Defence programme, acting as the interface between client, prime contractor and service provider. Involves monitoring compliance with technical specs and engineering standards, overseeing delivery timescales and documentation, and supporting programme leadership. Hybrid working with travel to sites in Wiltshire and southern or eastern England.

• Aylesbury
• On-site
• £35,000 – £40,000 pa
• Mid-level
• Permanent

This role involves the precise assembly, integration, and testing of space-certified aerospace components, including valves and thrusters. Responsibilities include using specialized equipment for leak detection, material joining processes like TIG welding, and maintaining cleanroom facilities.

• Fareham
• Senior

Designs and implements scalable, secure IT solution architectures that align business needs with technical capabilities, producing diagrams, models and documentation. Works with stakeholders, developers and project managers to define architectural principles, assess emerging technologies and guide implementation, with a focus on APIs, microservices and integration patterns.

AWS · Azure · TOGAF +1