Latest Engineering Jobs

IT Security Manager

Leads a small cybersecurity team to strengthen the organization's security posture across IT systems, cloud infrastructure, and applications. Oversees security operations including monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance with standards like ISO 27001 and GDPR. Drives security strategy, risk assessments, and secure design practices while mentoring team members and advising leadership on technical risks.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Antenna and RF Payload Engineer

This role involves leading the design and validation of antenna and RF payload systems for satellite communications, including phased arrays, reflectors, and beamforming technologies. The engineer will perform electromagnetic simulations, define RF specifications, ensure regulatory compliance, and support prototyping and environmental testing. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to deliver high-performance space and ground segment solutions.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior FPGA Engineer

This role involves leading the On-Board Data Handling (OBDH) subsystem for satellite missions, from concept through to in-orbit operation. The engineer will design and verify FPGA logic using VHDL, manage technical requirements and work packages, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver spacecraft OBDH systems including on-board computers, data recorders, and payload interfaces. The position offers hands-on involvement in space missions with a flexible, hybrid working environment.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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

Production Engineer (Electronics)

This role involves overseeing the production and manufacturing department in an electronics manufacturing environment, with responsibilities including new product introduction (NPI) support, quality assurance, and legacy product management. The engineer will develop and implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) processes, acting as a technical liaison for internal teams and customers. The position offers autonomy, flexible working, and opportunities for professional development within a well-established aerospace and defence technology company.

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

Key Account Manager Space Portfolio (m/f/d)

This role involves leading sales, marketing, and business development for Thales Alenia Space in Germany, focusing on the national space and defense sectors. The Key Account Manager will build customer relationships, develop go-to-market strategies, manage bid processes, and coordinate industrial partnerships, particularly with the German Ministry of Defence and key agencies. The position is based in Stuttgart and requires deep technical knowledge of space systems and defense procurement.

Thales Alenia Space Germany

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Ground-to-space Digital telecoms System SEM/Architect

This role involves end-to-end telecommunication system engineering with a focus on ground segment tools and performance optimization for space missions. The engineer will define software requirements, conduct system performance analyses (e.g. link budget, mission planning, signal integrity), and support integration and verification across the project lifecycle. Work includes secure telemetry, tracking and control (TTC) systems and collaboration on payload and ground tool development within an international institutional context.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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

Production Engineer

This role involves hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of optical ground stations for satellite communications, focusing on serial production of the TERRA-M system. The engineer will work across mechanical, electrical, or optical subsystems, improve manufacturing processes, and support field deployments. It's a lab-based role with responsibilities in quality control, documentation, and supply chain coordination within a high-growth space tech startup.

Archangel Lightworks Ox20Aa, United Kingdom

Systems Analysis & Simulation Engineer

This role involves developing and testing simulation models to optimise optical space-to-ground communication links using meteorological data, satellite networks, and large datasets. The engineer will work on link availability forecasting, network-level performance simulation, and data-driven optimisation of lasercom systems. Work includes algorithm development, analysis of empirical data, and creating visualisations to support technical decision-making.

Archangel Lightworks Ox20Aa, United Kingdom

Embedded Systems Engineer

Design and develop real-time embedded software and firmware for satellite communications systems, spanning both space and ground infrastructure. Work on FPGA-based solutions, low-level hardware control, and high-reliability communication protocols in a multidisciplinary engineering environment. Focus on fault tolerance, performance optimisation, and integration across RF, DSP, and embedded systems.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Network Engineer

This role involves designing and implementing advanced network architectures for a dynamic low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. The engineer will develop custom routing solutions using Segment Routing and IS-IS, integrate control and data planes on specialised hardware, and validate performance under orbital dynamics using simulations and digital twins. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key to evolving a resilient, high-throughput space-based communications platform.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

SW Engineer

This role involves defining software requirements, architecture, and development plans for aerospace systems, with a focus on cybersecurity and integration testing. The engineer will support contractor selection, follow through on software development, and ensure compliance with system specifications and security standards. Work spans the full software lifecycle in a high-tech space manufacturing environment.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

Site Reliability Engineer (DataCosmos)

This role involves ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of Open Cosmos's DataCosmos geospatial data platform and processing pipelines. The engineer will monitor systems end-to-end, respond to incidents, improve CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with engineering teams to build resilient systems. Automation and operational efficiency are key focus areas, with work supporting real-world applications of satellite data.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Image Production Engineer

The role involves owning and optimizing the end-to-end satellite imagery processing pipeline, from data acquisition to delivery. The engineer will ensure high-quality, reliable outputs by troubleshooting systems, improving production code in Python, and implementing robust monitoring and validation. Close collaboration with engineering and SRE teams is required to maintain scalability and performance in a mission-driven space technology environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent