Latest engineering Jobs

FPGA Architect

The role involves designing and leading FPGA architecture for spacecraft systems, translating mission requirements into robust digital solutions, and ensuring reliability and performance across the full lifecycle. The engineer will develop high-speed data pipelines, implement fault-tolerant designs, and collaborate with electronics and software teams. Emphasis is placed on verification, reusable IP frameworks, and technical leadership in a multidisciplinary space technology environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Automation Architect

This role involves designing and leading the automation architecture for satellite mission operations and production systems, spanning ground software, CI/CD pipelines, and distributed infrastructure. The Automation Architect will set technical standards, guide engineering teams, and integrate automation across mission control, satellite operations, and data workflows. It’s a system-level position focused on scalability, maintainability, and cross-team collaboration across Open Cosmos’ space infrastructure.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

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

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

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

Senior Power Systems Engineer

This role involves leading the design, analysis, verification, and delivery of spacecraft power subsystems from concept through to in-orbit operations. As Power Subsystem Lead, the engineer will manage technical requirements, interface with cross-disciplinary teams, and support end-to-end mission delivery. The position includes ownership of work packages, technical documentation, and contributing to future mission bids and product development.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

CNC Production Manager

This role involves leading and managing day-to-day production operations in a high-precision machining environment. Responsibilities include overseeing CNC machining, driving continuous improvement, and leading skilled manufacturing teams to deliver complex projects.

Stirling Warrington Nottingham, United Kingdom £55,000 – £70,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Service Manager (High Voltage Systems)

This role involves managing a team of service engineers, providing technical advice and training, and working on bespoke high voltage and vacuum systems for the space, defence, and aerospace industries. The position offers international travel opportunities, flexible hours, and a clear path for career progression.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Cambridge, United Kingdom £56,000 – £60,000 pa

Supplier Quality Engineer

This role involves managing supplier quality performance, conducting audits, and ensuring parts meet high standards. You'll work closely with suppliers and internal teams, drive non-conformance resolution, and support new supplier onboarding. The role offers variety and influence within a highly regulated aerospace and defence sector.

Checked Recruitment Rugby, United Kingdom £43,000 – £46,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Quality Manager

The Quality Manager will lead the quality function at a well-established aerospace component manufacturer, managing a team of quality engineers and inspectors. Key responsibilities include ensuring AS9100 compliance, managing OEM relationships, and driving a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence.

Checked Recruitment Birmingham, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa

Manufacturing Engineer

The role involves supporting production activities by resolving issues, managing manufacturing data in SAP, and driving process improvements within a defence and aerospace manufacturing environment. You'll create and maintain Bill of Materials and routings, track production stoppages, and contribute to Mission Directed Work Team meetings. The position emphasizes continuous improvement and the introduction of new manufacturing capabilities on the shop floor.

Advanced Resource Managers Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £42,000 – £47,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Launch Services Contracts Manager

This role involves end-to-end ownership of Spire’s launch services procurement, including sourcing, contracting, and managing relationships with satellite launch providers. The candidate will develop commercial frameworks, negotiate long-term agreements, and ensure reliable, cost-effective access to launch capacity across dedicated and rideshare options. They will work closely with technical and programme teams to align contracts with mission requirements, while driving supplier performance and compliance in a highly regulated environment.

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