Latest Mission Operations Engineer Jobs

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

Junior Frontend Engineer (Ground Segment)

As a Junior Frontend Engineer, you will design and build the user interface for Open Cosmos satellite missions, focusing on React and TypeScript. You will work closely with operators, designers, and product owners to create intuitive and scalable interfaces, while also contributing to CI/CD workflows and performance optimization.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Space Systems Engineer

This role involves leading technical activities in space systems engineering, from concept studies to full system development, with a focus on telecommunications and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems. The engineer will perform mission analysis, system architecture design, requirements management, and model-based systems engineering (MBSE), supporting mission-critical space capabilities. Work includes system budgeting, risk management, and engagement with government and institutional stakeholders.

Holt Executive London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer to join a pioneering space organisation working on advanced orbital missions and next-generation space technologies.In this role, you will play a key part in trajectory planning, optimisation, and mission...

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £94,000 pa

Senior Systems Engineer

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead the technical aspects of complex space missions, ensuring requirements are valid and well-defined. You will manage system requirements, technical budgets, and sub-system interfaces, and collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve technical discrepancies and ensure mission success.

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

On-site Permanent

Senior Software Engineer - Space Reliability

This role focuses on building autonomous, self-healing systems for satellite operations, applying SRE principles and AI-driven anomaly detection to eliminate manual processes. The engineer will design fault detection and recovery pipelines, develop data platforms for telemetry, and create tools for real-time mission execution. Collaboration with operators and mission teams ensures operational challenges are translated into scalable software solutions.

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

Hybrid Permanent

RF Test Technician

Performs inspection and RF testing of radar systems, particularly the G1X software-defined radar, using standard test equipment. Conducts diagnostics, troubleshoots technical issues, and ensures compliance with production standards. Works within a team and collaborates with Swedish colleagues for knowledge transfer.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Aerospace Coppersmith

This role involves manufacturing precision sheet metal components, ducting, and pipework assemblies for aerospace applications. The candidate will interpret engineering drawings and perform forming, cutting, and finishing operations using hand and press tools, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards. Work is carried out on high-performance materials like aluminium, stainless steel, and titanium within a quality-critical environment.

Hyde Group Guide Bridge, Manchester, United Kingdom

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

Head of Product

Leads the strategic direction and management of Saab's 'SAFE' mission-critical command and control software suite for public safety and transport agencies. Responsible for product roadmap, commercial alignment, technology strategy, and leading a cross-functional team of Product Owners. Ensures scalable, modern solutions meet demanding operational needs while aligning with business growth and technical feasibility.

Saab Sheffield, S3 8NU, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent Clearance Required

AIT Lead Engineer

Lead and execute spacecraft or payload assembly, integration, and environmental testing through all mission phases, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and system requirements. Oversee test operations, manage cross-functional teams, and support customer and project needs during ground testing and commissioning. Drive technical documentation, test planning, and hands-on integration activities in a cleanroom environment.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer

The role involves leading structural and mechanical system design, developing and maintaining schedules and budgets, managing risks, and performing FEA and mechanical testing. The focus is on delivering innovative and robust solutions for platform structures and mechanical systems in a mission-critical environment.

Omega Resource Group Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Nuclear/ Radiation Hardening Engineer

This role involves working on mission-critical technologies for secure military communications satellites, developing resilient systems for demanding environments. Responsibilities include technical planning, system integration, and leading complex engineering challenges with a focus on nuclear and radiation hardening.

Lockheed Martin Newcastle, North East England, United Kingdom £93,000 – £116,000 pa

On-site Permanent

SCC Database Manager

This role involves managing and maintaining SCC databases within a mission-critical aerospace manufacturing environment. The candidate will perform routine system maintenance, troubleshoot failures, and support software and database configuration under the guidance of a Software Manager. It requires hands-on technical expertise in Oracle databases and experience in high-reliability systems operations.

Tatton Recruitment Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £30 – £42 ph

On-site Contract Clearance Required

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