Latest space engineer Jobs

Backend Software Engineer (Ground Segment)

You will design and own backend services and APIs for satellite and mission operations, lead technical design discussions, and collaborate with system engineers and spacecraft operators. The role involves building and maintaining a scalable, automated operations platform using Go, Python, and Kubernetes.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Flight Software Engineer

This role involves developing, implementing, and testing software for both onboard and ground systems of satellites. You'll work on mission-critical systems, including flight logic, communications, automation, and onboard resource management, collaborating closely with systems, electronics, and mission operations teams.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Supply Chain Quality Manager (SCQM)

As a Supply Chain Quality Manager, you will manage the purchase phase of the supply chain process, ensuring on-time and quality delivery of hardware from suppliers. You will build strong relationships with suppliers, manage contracts, and participate in cost and schedule improvement initiatives. This role involves frequent international travel and working closely with multi-functional teams.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Test Manager

The Test Manager role involves leading the test definition and validation for projects, ensuring customer requirements are met. Responsibilities include managing a team, creating test strategies, and advising on system reference models. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and defect management.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

RF Payload Engineer

The RF Payload Engineer will work on the design, implementation, and verification of RF payload solutions for mission-critical space systems. Responsibilities include system-level design, performance analysis, hardware specification, and payload verification, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external subcontractors.

Omega Resource Group Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Power Systems Engineer

The Power Systems Engineer will work in an advanced manufacturing environment, designing, analyzing, and developing power system and energy conversion solutions for mission-critical space missions. Responsibilities include managing module documentation, fault-finding, testing, and supporting spacecraft-level Thermal-Vacuum testing.

Omega Resource Group Fairlands, Surrey, GU3 3JH, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Software Engineer

You will design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable software solutions for mission-critical operations in the Defence and National Security sector. Collaborate with a skilled team to solve complex technical challenges using modern front-end and backend technologies, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices.

Addition Farnborough, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £85,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Field Service Engineer - Satellite Communications

Field Service Engineer / Satellite CommunicationsLocation: Portsmouth (with regular travel required)Employment Type: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: Competitive + Annual BonusBenefits Include:Annual bonus (based on company and individual performance)Matched pension contributions up to 7.5%25 days annual leave, plus bank holidaysOpportunities for global travel...

Shorterm Group Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Electronics Field Service Engineer M3- M4 Corridor

This role involves servicing, calibrating, and repairing electronic detection equipment, performing proactive maintenance, and providing user training. You'll work in the field, manage van stock, and collaborate with team members on larger jobs, covering the Swindon and M4 corridor areas.

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £41,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Recommendation)

This role involves developing and optimizing machine learning models for personalized content recommendations, working with large-scale data pipelines, and deploying models in production. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and improve user experience across Sky's global platforms.

Sky Tw75Qd, TW7 5QD, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Avionic Wireman / Fitter

The role involves manufacturing and installing electrical looms, avionics systems, and bespoke mission equipment on rotary-wing aircraft. You will work closely with design engineers on technically challenging projects for defence and VIP customers, ensuring all work meets aviation regulations and company standards.

DCS Recruitment Kidlington, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £38,146 – £43,789 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Avionic Wireman / Fitter

The role involves manufacturing and installing electrical looms, avionics systems, and bespoke mission equipment on rotary-wing aircraft. You will work closely with design engineers on technically challenging projects for defence and VIP customers, ensuring all work meets aviation regulations and company standards.

DCS Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £38,146 – £43,789 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Developer - Python (Or Golang)

As a Senior Developer, you will design, build, and scale an AI Operations platform supporting Sky and NBCUniversal, focusing on alert ingestion, correlation, and intelligent automation. You will work on full-stack development, machine learning, and cloud-native systems on AWS, collaborating with a globally distributed team to ensure high-scale streaming and live service reliability.

Sky Tw75Qd, TW7 5QD, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Business Development Lead - LMUK Space

This role involves driving Lockheed Martin's Space business growth in the UK, particularly in National Security & Defence and Civil Space. Responsibilities include cultivating senior-level relationships, converting market intelligence into strategies, and collaborating with various teams to achieve regional commitments.

Lockheed Martin Ampthill, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £98,000 – £122,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Business Development Lead - LMUK Space

This role involves driving Lockheed Martin's Space business growth in the UK, focusing on national security, defence, and civil space. Responsibilities include cultivating relationships with senior government and industry leaders, converting market intelligence into strategies, and managing resources to achieve regional commitments.

Lockheed Martin London, United Kingdom £98,000 – £122,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent