UK Space Jobs

Rolls Royce · Inchinnan

Design, integrate and develop complex aerospace and defence mechanical systems, covering component design, product definition, CAD, structures, control units and transmission or turbomachinery components. Engineers translate requirements into manufacturable, certifiable solutions across new product development and in-service programmes, working in multidisciplinary Mechanical Systems teams.

Rolls Royce · Bristol

Design, integrate and develop complex aerospace and defence products, covering mechanical component design, product definition, structures, control units, transmissions and turbomachinery. Work spans new product development and in-service programmes, translating engineering requirements into manufacturable, certifiable solutions within multi-disciplinary Mechanical Systems teams.

ClearSpace · London

Supports the full technical development of satellite missions, from early concept and requirements through launch and in-orbit commissioning. Coordinates system-level activities, manages interfaces and maintains the system baseline and engineering documentation across subsystems. Works on current missions and future projects within the Systems Engineering Team.

ClearSpace · London

Acts as technical authority for a pioneering space mission, leading end-to-end development across space, ground and launch segments. Coordinates multidisciplinary domain experts, manages technical baselines, budgets and risk, and supports in-orbit operations including LEOP and IOT. Based in London or Luxembourg, working with institutional and commercial partners.

Filtronic · Cambridge

Hands-on laboratory and workshop role supporting RF, electronics and mechanical development, from setting up measurements with network analysers and signal generators to soldering, PCB rework and cable assembly. You will run and tweak Python test scripts, build fixtures with 3D printing and CNC, and help move prototypes into production alongside RF, software and mechanical engineers.

Surrey Satellite Technology · Bordon

Coordinates daily composite production activities, schedules and workflow to meet programme build plans and delivery milestones. Tracks work orders, capacity and work in progress, confirms materials, tooling and resources are ready, and escalates bottlenecks or quality constraints. Works closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, AIT, Supply Chain and PA/QA in a high-precision spacecraft hardware environment.

Redline Group · Reading · £400 – £500 pd

Manage aerospace electronics projects from First Article Inspection through production to End-of-Life, including production ramp-up, serial manufacturing and manufacturing transfers to external suppliers. Monitor supplier quality, cost and delivery, manage obsolescence and supply chain risks, and coordinate engineering, manufacturing and quality teams. Requires EN9100, FAI and aerospace/defence project management experience.

Surrey Satellite Technology · Guildford

Manages small space projects and studies or supports larger programmes from contract award through development, launch preparation and in-orbit commissioning. Leads the day-to-day project core team, handling schedules, work packages, risk, earned value and financial performance, and supports bid activities with programme management input.

Team Jobs - Strategic Accounts · Christchurch, New Zealand · £20 – £20 ph

Assemble, test and maintain safety-critical mechanical equipment and components in a highly regulated aerospace environment, including ECS and LSS fitting. Interpret engineering drawings, perform Operator Control of Quality with stamping, and work with Designers and Engineers within a Lean manufacturing setting.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment · Salford · £20 – £23 ph

Setting and operating 3, 4 and 5 axis vertical milling machines on a busy shopfloor, working double day shifts Monday to Friday with an alternating late shift. Joins a long-established precision engineering business serving major global manufacturers, with overtime and shift allowance available.

Foundational · London

Own the laser subsystem in autonomous satellite laser ranging stations, from specifying and qualifying pulsed laser sources with suppliers to integrating beam delivery, cooling, power, control and safety interlocks. Characterise performance with test rigs and improve reliability so lasers run unattended at remote sites, working alongside optics, software and astrodynamics specialists.

Foundational · London

Designs mounts, benches and enclosures for telescope-mounted and bench optics, owning alignment concepts, fixtures and procedures. Runs thermal and structural FEA on optical assemblies and feeds results into tolerances, designing for manufacture, assembly and field servicing while working with the workshop and suppliers from drawing to finished part.

Saab · Oakley

A two-year structured graduate programme rotating through four six-month placements across core engineering disciplines, working hands-on with autonomous vehicle technology in the Blue Bear business unit. Graduates rotate as a cohort at the Oakley, Bedfordshire office, supported by managers and mentors, with a final placement and possible conversion to a permanent role.

Saab · Oakley

A two-year graduate programme rotating through four six-month placements in core engineering disciplines, working hands-on with autonomous vehicle technology in the Blue Bear business unit. Graduates rotate as a cohort, are supported by managers and mentors, and may convert to a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

Expert Employment · Aylesbury · £40,000 – £45,000 pa

Design and improve production tooling and fixtures for a specialist aerospace and engineering environment. Use CAD (Creo) to create detailed engineering drawings, develop prototypes, test and validate new tooling, and troubleshoot issues. Work closely with manufacturing and process engineers to improve production quality, efficiency and costs while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.