UK Space Jobs

Project Controller

The role involves establishing and maintaining project controls infrastructure for complex, multi-year space technology programmes. You'll design scheduling and reporting frameworks, track cost performance, manage change controls, and integrate risk management into planning. The position emphasizes building new processes and tooling from the ground up using modern data platforms and AI-enhanced analytics.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Project Portfolio Manager

This role involves orchestrating a digital value stream across multiple IT projects and services, driving transparency through dashboards and KPIs, and aligning project portfolios with strategic goals. You'll mentor project managers, support agile transformation, and collaborate with finance on planning within a global, cross-cultural environment. The position is embedded in a forward-thinking digital governance team focused on lean-startup and agile delivery models.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Project Portfolio Manager

Orchestrate and optimize end-to-end digital value streams by aligning IT projects with strategic objectives, guiding cross-functional teams, and driving agile transformation. This role focuses on enhancing transparency through KPIs and dashboards, financial collaboration, and mentoring project leaders within a global, innovative environment.

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Delivery Project Manager

This role involves end-to-end ownership of complex space technology programmes, managing schedule, cost, technical execution, and subcontractor performance across satellite services and government contracts. The project manager will drive programme governance, risk management, and cross-functional coordination while ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with technical and contractual standards.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Shipping Officer

This role involves managing the secure and compliant shipment of satellite components and equipment across the UK and internationally, coordinating with couriers, customs, and internal teams. The candidate will handle end-to-end logistics, including export documentation, regulatory compliance, and inventory coordination within an aerospace environment. It requires strong organisational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced, small-team setting.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Contract Clearance Required

Architect – Power and Propulsion Integration Specialist (Edgewing)

This role involves integrating power and propulsion systems architecture across a multinational defence joint venture, ensuring alignment between technical designs, enterprise standards, and delivery teams. The specialist will coordinate across UK, Italian, and Japanese partners, identifying integration risks, maintaining system interfaces, and supporting governance and transition planning in a complex, multi-organisational environment.

BAE Systems Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1BX, United Kingdom £61,134 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Architect – Power and Propulsion Integration Specialist (Edgewing)

This role involves integrating power and propulsion systems architecture across a multinational defence collaboration, ensuring alignment between technical designs, enterprise standards, and delivery teams. The specialist will coordinate across multiple organisations, identify integration risks, and support governance through detailed architectural analysis and transition planning in a complex, high-security environment.

BAE Systems Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom £61,134 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lead AIT Engineer

This role involves leading spacecraft and payload assembly, integration, and environmental testing for advanced satellite missions. The engineer will oversee end-to-end test campaigns, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure systems meet orbital performance standards. Work includes hands-on testing, technical reviews, and collaboration with project and systems teams in a high-stakes space engineering environment.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Manufacturing Technician - Aerospace & Defence

This role involves precision micro-assembly and testing of high-tolerance electro-optic and electronic components in a controlled manufacturing environment. You'll work with hand tools and specialist equipment under detailed technical guidance, ensuring strict adherence to quality standards and production documentation. The position requires careful handling of delicate parts and consistent maintenance of clean, safe work areas.

GI Group Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 8NJ, United Kingdom £17 – £18 ph

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Electrical Engineer

This role involves leading electrically focused engineering tasks including design, reverse engineering, and technical problem-solving within safety-critical projects. The engineer will manage documentation, BOMs, engineering changes, and concessions while ensuring compliance and quality. Collaboration with senior engineering teams is key, with a focus on continuous improvement of processes and systems.

Platform Recruitment Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8DX, United Kingdom £50,000 – £65,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Electrical Engineer

This role involves managing electrical design, testing, and documentation for complex engineering systems, with a focus on ownership of electrical work packs, engineering changes, and bill of materials. The engineer will conduct fault analysis, reverse engineer components, and support investigations across rail or similar industrial sectors, working closely with senior engineering staff. Key responsibilities include technical ownership of electrical data, manuals, and compliance with industry standards.

Hello Recruitment Associates Croydon, London, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa

On-site Permanent

TV & Satellite Installation Engineer

This role involves hands-on installation, maintenance, and commissioning of communal TV and satellite systems in residential and commercial properties across Bristol. The engineer will conduct site surveys, diagnose technical faults, ensure optimal signal performance, and maintain compliance with safety standards. It’s a technical, client-facing role requiring strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in broadcast reception systems.

Go2personnel Solutions Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Engineering Manager - Aerospace MRO

This role involves leading engineering teams in an aerospace MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) environment, focusing on component repair and process improvement. The Engineering Manager will coordinate technical teams, resolve production issues, and implement best practices to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. It is a hands-on leadership position within a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

HR GO Recruitment Rochford, Essex, United Kingdom £47,500 – £50,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Aerospace Operations Account Manager

The role involves managing a portfolio of aerospace clients, overseeing end-to-end logistics operations, and building strong relationships with carriers and supply chain partners. The Account Manager ensures efficient shipment coordination from quotation to delivery, supports business growth through commercial opportunities, and meets customer requirements, including out-of-hours support. This position blends operational expertise with customer relationship management in a specialist aerospace logistics environment.

WR Logistics Littleton Common, Surrey, TW15 1HQ, United Kingdom £36,000 – £38,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Payload Systems Project Lead

Leads the systems engineering team for a new, high-profile satellite communications programme, shaping technical direction and ensuring cross-disciplinary alignment. Responsible for system architecture, requirements development, risk management, and customer-facing technical leadership. Focuses on cutting-edge payload systems from concept through delivery in a rapidly advancing space technology environment.

Enterprise Recruitment Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £90,000 – £100,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required