Latest engineering Jobs

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

Product Procurement Specialist (Launch specialism)

Act as the primary procurement contact for launch-related services and equipment, managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely delivery aligned with mission schedules. Coordinate sourcing activities and purchase orders while monitoring cost, quality, and supply risk. Support engineering and mission teams with procurement expertise for critical space missions.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Cyber Security Manager

This role involves leading the development and implementation of Saab UK's Cyber Security Strategy, with a focus on threat intelligence, compliance with defence standards like DefStan 05-138 and ISO 27001, and resilience across the supply chain. The manager will oversee incident response, conduct security audits, embed security into engineering projects via DevSecOps, and deliver tailored training programs. Working across high-security defence environments, the role requires close collaboration with IT, security teams, and national agencies.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

Artificial Intelligence Space Engineer

This role involves designing and developing trustworthy AI components for space systems, combining data-driven and symbolic AI techniques. The engineer will work on NLP, multimodal human-machine dialogue, machine learning, and knowledge-based reasoning, integrating scientific methods into engineering processes. Emphasis is placed on ethical design, innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration in a high-tech space environment.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

E2E System Engineer

The role involves end-to-end system engineering for space systems, focusing on analysing customer needs, defining system specifications and architecture, and leading integration, verification, and validation testing. The engineer ensures technical coherence across system design and interfaces, and demonstrates solutions to clients in a collaborative, high-tech environment. This position supports career growth within a global aerospace leader working on critical space missions.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

Project Manager

This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from rapid prototyping and research to complex hardware development and system integration within a defence and aerospace context. The Project Manager ensures on-time, on-cost, and high-quality delivery while leading cross-functional teams, overseeing financial performance, and driving continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include bid management, stakeholder engagement, supply chain coordination, and mentoring project leads in a highly innovative, experimental environment.

Saab Bedford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Principal Certification Engineer - Airborne Software and Hardware

This role involves leading the certification strategy for airborne software and hardware on a next-generation eVTOL aircraft, ensuring compliance with DO-178C and DO-254 standards across GCAA, EASA, and FAA regulations. You will develop certification plans, produce evidence, lead audits, and establish development assurance processes for safety-critical systems including fly-by-wire controls, electric propulsion, and battery management. The position offers the opportunity to shape engineering practices and grow into a leadership role within a pioneering electric aviation programme.

Rebel Recruitment Dubai, United Arab Emirates £10,000 pm

On-site Permanent

Programme Manager - Aerospace

Programme ManagerLocation: SloughSalary: £65,000 - £70,000Employment Type: PermanentIndustry: AerospaceAbout the RoleAn experienced, commercially astute Programme Manager is required by a leading Aerospace component manufacturer to take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of assigned programmes and product families throughout the...

OSS Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £70,000 pa

SCC Database Manager

This role involves managing and maintaining SCC databases within a mission-critical aerospace manufacturing environment. The candidate will perform routine system maintenance, troubleshoot failures, and support software and database configuration under the guidance of a Software Manager. It requires hands-on technical expertise in Oracle databases and experience in high-reliability systems operations.

Tatton Recruitment Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £30 – £42 ph

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Maintenance Engineer (PLC Training)

This role involves maintaining automation and metal manufacturing machinery in a 3-shift rotation, with responsibilities including fault-finding and mechanical/electrical maintenance on motors, gearboxes, sensors, and control panels. The company provides full internal training on PLCs and funded qualifications, supporting career development for engineers from manufacturing, industrial, or ex-forces backgrounds.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Holywell, WD18 6PG, United Kingdom £42,000 – £45,000 pa

AIT Lead Engineer

Lead and execute spacecraft and payload assembly, integration, and test (AIT) activities, including environmental verification testing, both in-house and at external facilities. Develop test plans and procedures, manage test teams, and ensure compliance with engineering standards in a cleanroom environment. Support mission commissioning, customer engagement, and technical documentation for spaceflight hardware.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Product Test Engineer

This role involves hands-on electrical and RF testing of satellite avionics hardware, including developing and executing test plans for digital, analogue, and mixed-signal systems. The engineer will debug circuit-level issues, maintain test rigs, and contribute to process improvements and test automation. Close collaboration with design and production teams ensures robust, high-reliability testing aligned with space industry standards.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

European Business Development Manager - Aerospace

This role involves driving business growth across Europe in the aerospace, energy, and medical sectors by identifying new opportunities, managing key client relationships, and supporting bid processes. The candidate will engage with mid-to-senior level stakeholders, represent the company at industry events, and work closely with technical teams to align capabilities with market demands. Success requires strategic market positioning and active customer acquisition in high-precision manufacturing sectors.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Stivichall, West Midlands (county), CV3 6FS, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Lead Electronics Verification Engineer

Lead the verification of safety-critical electronic hardware for aerospace systems using DO-254 and Model-Based Design methodologies. Coordinate cross-functional technical teams, oversee certification-aligned validation of electronic controllers, and ensure rigorous evidence generation for airborne hardware compliance. Drive verification planning, execution, and documentation within a regulated development environment.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Broomhill, City Of Bristol, Bristol (county), BS4 4SE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior AIT RF Communications Engineer

A Senior AIT RF Communications Engineer to lead satellite payload integration and testing, focusing on RF systems validation, environmental testing, and cross-functional team leadership. The role involves hands-on development of test procedures, RF chain characterisation, and technical mentorship within a high-precision space engineering environment.

IO Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required