UK Space Jobs

Senior Mission Manager

This role involves leading complex space missions from concept through to launch and in-orbit operations, coordinating cross-functional teams and acting as the primary liaison with customers and partners. The Senior Mission Manager ensures technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements are met while managing risks, timelines, and resources. The position supports mission scaling and continuous improvement within a high-reliability engineering environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

Safety Engineer

This role involves providing Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) engineering expertise throughout the lifecycle of space products. The engineer will perform RAMS analysis, contribute to design decisions, and ensure compliance with customer and safety requirements. Key responsibilities include leading safety assessments, reviewing subcontractor analyses, and supporting design reviews in a collaborative, international environment.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

Senior Power Subsystem Engineer

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our...

Thales Alenia Space Italy

Design Co-Ordinator (Catia V5)

This role involves managing and overseeing design tooling projects, liaising with stakeholders, and handling technical assessments using Catia V5. The position offers hybrid working, flexible hours, and the opportunity to work on high-value projects in the aerospace and defence industries.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Chester, CH65 9HY, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible

Digging Team

DescriptionAs part of the Digging Crew, you will work on the Developer Services contract for United Utilities, carrying out excavation and civils work safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will use your practical site experience to help the...

Appcastenterprise Kendal, United Kingdom

Integration Team Lead

IntroductionSaab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence...

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

Systems Engineer - Radar

IntroductionSaab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence...

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

Trainee Electroplater

This role involves learning and performing electroplating processes on aerospace components, combining hands-on engineering with chemistry to restore and protect critical parts. You'll work under experienced technicians in a structured training programme, gaining precision skills essential for aircraft safety and maintenance. The position operates on a 4-days-on, 4-days-off shift pattern within a major aerospace MRO facility.

Shorterm Group Hayes, UB3 2HW, United Kingdom £29,833 pa

On-site Permanent

Electrical Engineer

This role involves hands-on electrical engineering support for motion control systems in industrial and marine environments. The engineer will diagnose technical issues, commission and maintain electrical systems, and collaborate with design and service teams on project delivery. Work takes place in workshops and at customer sites, requiring strong fault-finding skills and expertise in PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.

Office Angels Taunton, TA1 1HP, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Engineering Team Leader

Lead and supervise a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Subject Matter Experts within a precision engineering environment, focusing on aerospace components. Drive improvements in EHS, quality, cost, and delivery through active participation in operational routines and problem-solving. Support manufacturing processes by addressing technical and process challenges across machining and fabrication value streams.

Owen Daniels Alcester, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Quality Engineer

This role involves ensuring quality compliance in aerospace manufacturing by managing non-conformances, supporting audits, and maintaining Quality Management Systems. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, analyse data for continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to AS9100 and other aerospace standards. Key responsibilities include MRB support, calibration management, and quality documentation.

DCS Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Aircraft Aerospace Fitter

Are you looking for a fresh challenge, with a forward-thinking organisation within the high-tech engineering sector? The Hyde Group are established Industry experts within Aerospace Engineering and have a new vacancy for an airframe fitter working at our manufacturing facility...

Hyde Group Guide Bridge, Manchester, United Kingdom

Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer

This role involves programming and optimising 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC machines for the production of complex aerospace components. The engineer will develop manufacturing processes, design fixtures, and drive first-time-right production by collaborating with production, quality, and engineering teams. It offers technical ownership in a high-precision environment with a focus on continuous improvement and process innovation.

Adore Recruitment Rm38Uh, United Kingdom

Embedded Software Engineer

Develop embedded software for optical ground stations used in satellite laser communications, focusing on real-time systems, hardware interfacing, and integration with FPGA-based platforms. Work on control, automation, and data transfer subsystems in a high-performance environment. Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable, tested systems for space-to-ground data links.

Archangel Lightworks Ox20Aa, United Kingdom