Jobs in Woking

Flight Test Engineer

The Flight Test Engineer will manage end-to-end flight test operations for unmanned aerial vehicles, including test planning, ground preparation, flight execution, and post-flight data analysis. The role involves close collaboration with engineering teams to evaluate system performance and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. A key responsibility includes piloting UAVs manually and autonomously during field testing.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Engineer - Radar

This role involves systems engineering for radar and sensor technologies, focusing on the G1X software-defined radar. The engineer will work across the product lifecycle, including requirements management, performance analysis, algorithm development, and system design, with opportunities to contribute to product enhancements and customer demonstrations. The position requires handling classified information and involves collaboration within UK and international teams.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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

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

Production Manager (Electronics/Aerospace/Defence)

Lead Production Engineer(Electronics/Aerospace/Defence)Poynton, Manchester£50,000 - £60,000 + Training + Progression + Overtime + Pension + Early Finish FridayAre you a Lead Production Engineer or similar, coming from a background within the Manufacturing/Military Satcoms /Defence sector or a related field, holding...

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Cheshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Outdoor Test Facility Manager for Aerospace Research

Manage and operate a specialist aerospace research test facility with a focus on hydrogen systems and experimental infrastructure. Lead technical staff, ensure safety compliance, and support cutting-edge research in thermofluids and aerospace engineering. The role involves hands-on maintenance, system improvements, and coordination with engineers and researchers.

University of Oxford Ox20Es, United Kingdom £39,424 – £47,779 pa

Imager Electronics Engineer

This role involves leading the verification, testing, and debugging of imager electronics for space-based optical payloads. The engineer will develop test plans, perform circuit-level analysis, support design teams, and ensure compliance with space-environment standards. Work spans from design validation through to integration, AIT, and commissioning, with a strong focus on test automation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Production Engineer

This role involves developing and optimising manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. The engineer will perform component-level fault finding, create manufacturing documentation, conduct process FMEAs, and ensure designs meet DFM/DFA principles. Collaboration with R&D, quality, and supply chain teams is central to ensuring high-quality, cost-effective production across high-tech sectors including aerospace and defence.

Pure Resourcing Solutions Cm25Pa, United Kingdom £60,000 pa

Senior Design Engineer

We're looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join a team developing cutting-edge communications technology that will help shape the future of global connectivity.This is an opportunity to work on next-generation 5G non-terrestrial networks developing digital hardware for satellite-based...

Spectrum IT Recruitment Southampton, United Kingdom £65,000 – £70,000 pa

Quality Manager

This role involves leading the Quality Management System in a high-precision aerospace engineering environment, with direct shopfloor engagement and responsibility for AS9100-aligned processes, metrology, and inspection. The Quality Manager will drive a 'right-first-time' culture, manage audits, resolve non-conformances using structured problem-solving methods, and lead a small team across CNC machining, metal assemblies, and test operations. Emphasis is placed on data-driven quality KPIs, digital traceability, and continuous improvement through technology and process innovation.

HR GO Recruitment Watford, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Product Marketing Manager

This role focuses on developing and executing product marketing strategy for SatVu’s high-fidelity thermal satellite imagery and Earth Observation services. The Product Marketing Manager will translate complex technical capabilities into clear, customer-facing messaging, create sales enablement materials, and support go-to-market initiatives across key verticals such as National Security, Economic Monitoring, and Climate Resilience. The position works closely with product, engineering, and sales teams to drive product positioning and competitive differentiation.

SatelliteVu London, United Kingdom, ENG, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Safety-Critical Verification Engineer

This role involves developing and executing verification and validation strategies for safety-critical software in autonomous and AI-enabled systems, particularly within aviation and defence. The engineer will create test frameworks, ensure compliance with rigorous standards like DO-178C, and generate certification evidence across the development lifecycle. Work includes integration testing, requirements traceability, and supporting airworthiness and regulatory approval for next-generation autonomous platforms.

DCS Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Safety Critical Software Engineer

This role involves designing and developing safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems in aerospace, defence, and regulated environments. You'll work on high-integrity platforms providing runtime and safety assurance, contributing to software architecture, integration, and certification compliance. The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and advancing cutting-edge technologies for autonomous aviation and trusted AI.

DCS Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Operations Engineer (AIT Production)

This role involves developing and optimizing satellite manufacturing processes within a high-tech production environment. The engineer will apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability in satellite assembly and testing. Responsibilities include data analysis, SOP development, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards during production.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Electronics Engineer – Satellite Manufacturing (AIT Production)

This role involves hands-on integration, testing, and validation of electronic assemblies for satellites, including troubleshooting PCBs and supporting production. The engineer will develop test procedures, ensure compliance with aerospace standards, and collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, space-ready hardware.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent