Latest Satellite Communications Engineer Jobs

Satellite Systems Engineer

This role involves designing and integrating terrestrial and satellite communication systems, with a focus on next-generation 5G and 6G technologies. The engineer will work on end-to-end system integration, connect telecoms components with embedded hardware, and collaborate with external research and industry partners. The position is technically hands-on, requiring strong systems engineering and problem-solving skills in a cutting-edge telecoms environment.

Expert Employment Westcott, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa

Satellite Ground Station Systems Engineer

This role involves working on the research, design, and development of satellite ground station systems, including telemetry, tracking, and command systems, payload data downlink processing, and parabolic reception antennas. You will also contribute to technical project delivery, consultancy, and collaboration with universities and research centers.

Expert Employment Chilton, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £38,000 – £68,000 pa

Senior Power Engineer Analogue Design

This role involves designing, analyzing, and verifying power subsystems and energy conversion solutions for spacecraft, including DC-DC converters, battery regulators, and power distribution modules. The engineer will lead power system development from concept through to in-orbit operation, working closely with cross-disciplinary teams on satellite missions. Responsibilities include requirements management, FMECA, WCA, reliability analysis, and hardware verification testing in a space environment context.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Project Manager

This role involves managing space projects from concept to launch, leading a team through all stages of mission development, and ensuring compliance with SSTL's procedures. You'll handle project planning, risk management, financial performance, and stakeholder engagement.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Systems Engineering Consultant

The role involves leading major consulting projects in systems engineering, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Responsibilities include strategic advice on defence programs, developing architectures and technical roadmaps, and mentoring junior consultants. The position requires extensive experience in defence systems engineering, stakeholder engagement, and business development.

Gregory Martin International Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Principal Consultant Systems Engineering

The Principal Consultant in Systems Engineering will lead major consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Responsibilities include strategic advice on defence programs, leading architecture development, and business development. The role involves mentoring teams and expanding client relationships.

Gregory Martin International Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Senior Electronics Engineer

This role involves leading the design, integration, and testing of complex electronic subsystems for an Optical Communications Terminal. You will work closely with software, mechanical, and optical teams to ensure all systems are integration-ready and fully verified for Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT). Responsibilities include subsystem ownership, hardware-software integration, PCB and harness development, and mentoring junior engineers.

Archangel Lightworks Ox20Es, United Kingdom

Mathematical Software Engineer

This role involves developing and enhancing the ground-based systems responsible for planning and scheduling tasks across Spire's nanosatellite constellation and ground station network. Responsibilities include designing new scheduling features, building observability dashboards, and supporting live operations of constellation scheduling software.

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

Software Engineer

You will work on building and maintaining advanced testing frameworks, automating software updates for satellites, and improving the satellite software development lifecycle. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support high-impact projects and enhance developer productivity.

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

Spacecraft Systems Engineer

This role involves end-to-end systems engineering for spacecraft missions, from concept through design, integration, and in-orbit operations. The engineer will lead technical trade-offs, manage system budgets (mass, power, data), and ensure requirements traceability across subsystems. It requires strong cross-disciplinary coordination, support for testing and verification, and active involvement in mission-critical reviews and on-orbit commissioning.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £70,000 pa

Systems Engineering Team Lead

Leads a team of systems engineers while actively contributing to the design and development of complex spacecraft systems across the full lifecycle, from mission concept to integration and verification. Focuses on technical trade-offs, requirements management, and cross-disciplinary coordination within a high-tech space organisation. Offers leadership responsibility alongside hands-on engineering in a collaborative, international environment.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £98,000 pa

Radiation Engineer

This role involves ensuring the radiation robustness and reliability of electronic components and subsystems used in satellites. The engineer will analyze, test, and qualify electronic devices against space radiation effects, develop irradiation test plans, execute test campaigns, interpret results, and provide hardening recommendations to design teams. The position works across international programs and collaborates with agencies like ESA, requiring strong technical analysis and communication skills.

Thales Alenia Space Belgium

Technicien en CAO électrique : routage de circuits imprimés

This role involves designing and routing printed circuit boards (PCBs) for space applications, working closely with electrical engineering and industrialization teams. Responsibilities include capturing electronic schematics, ensuring design compliance, and generating manufacturing documentation.

Thales Alenia Space Belgium

Mechanical Design Engineer (Space/Satellite)

This role involves owning the end-to-end mechanical design and documentation for space hardware, payloads, and MGSE. Responsibilities include creating precise CAD models, assembly drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation, as well as providing hands-on support for prototyping, assembly, AIT, and mechanical testing.

GlobalTech Recruitment London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Freelance

Process Engineer

This role involves developing and optimising advanced semiconductor and RF module assembly processes, with a focus on die attach and wire/ribbon bonding technologies. The engineer will work closely with RF teams to mature manufacturing techniques for scalable, reliable production. Key responsibilities include process control, yield improvement, and supporting new product introductions in a high-frequency electronics environment.

Filtronic Sedgefield, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent