Latest Satellite Engineer Jobs

Satellite Payload Processing Engineer

As a Satellite Payload Processing Engineer, you will design and implement processing chains to transform raw satellite data into high-quality Earth Observation products. You will collaborate with customers, sales teams, and mission engineers to define product specifications and develop image processing pipelines, ensuring reliable data delivery and advancing Open Cosmos's EO data platform.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Embedded Software Engineer

An exciting opportunity to make a difference and deliver highly innovative software solutions for spacecraft missions. This role has responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, and development of Embedded Software for Satellite Systems.Engineers at SSTL are involved on a mission...

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Senior Mechanisms Engineer

The Mechanisms team at SSTL seeks an experienced success driven and committed mechanisms engineer to support the existing and expanding range of space mechanisms used on SSTL spacecraft. This is an amazing opportunity for an engineer to work on space...

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Senior FPGA Engineer

This role involves leading the On-Board Data Handling (OBDH) subsystem in space satellite projects, from concept to launch. Responsibilities include managing system requirements, delivering technical solutions, interfacing with other technical leads, and designing and verifying FPGA systems in VHDL.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer

Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer | Space/Satellite | Guildford | Hybrid | Competitive salary & packageWe are seeking a Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer to help shape and influence current and future flight spacecraft structures and mechanical systems....

Langham Recruitment Guildford, United Kingdom

Senior RF Engineer

The Senior RF Engineer will design, develop, and optimize advanced RF subsystems for satellite communication, navigation, and RF monitoring systems. Responsibilities include component selection, circuit design, RF module testing, and leading space qualification efforts, working in a dynamic and innovative environment.

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

Hybrid Permanent

Spacecraft Electronics Engineer

Design and integrate custom electronics for next-generation satellite platforms, including PCBAs, power systems, and sensors. Perform circuit design, simulation, and board validation while collaborating with software and mechanical teams across the full development lifecycle from concept to production.

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

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Test Engineer (Data)

As a Test Engineer in the Data Team, you will ensure the quality and reliability of the DataCosmos platform by defining and implementing testing strategies, building automated tests, and validating data flows. You will collaborate with engineering and product teams to improve testing practices and support CI/CD pipelines.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Software Engineer - DV Sponsorship (Defence Systems & Satcoms)

In this role, you will lead a small team of developers in building secure, mission-critical systems for defence and government clients. You will work on advanced satellite communications and secure networking platforms, using technologies like Python, ReactJS, NodeJS, and MySQL, while managing CI/CD pipelines and supporting complex technical issues.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Redhill, RH1 1RJ, United Kingdom £75,000 – £90,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Engineering - Requirements and Verification Manager

This role involves working on complex, mission-critical systems for secure military communications satellites, contributing to system design, integration, verification, and validation. You will be part of a highly skilled engineering team, solving challenging technical problems and influencing major programmes of work.

Lockheed Martin Newcastle, North East England, United Kingdom £72,000 – £90,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Satellite Communications Technician

This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting complex satellite and IP-based communication systems, including datacomms networks, VoIP, and VPNs. The technician will diagnose live technical issues, configure network infrastructure, and support installations and system deployments. It offers autonomy in problem-solving within a specialist engineering environment with opportunities for technical growth.

Electus Recruitment Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3HT, United Kingdom £30,000 – £32,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Satellite Communications Technician

This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting complex datacomms and network systems, with a focus on satellite, VoIP, VPN, and IP-based technologies. You'll diagnose and resolve escalated technical issues, configure customer networks, and support field installations. The position offers hands-on work in a specialist engineering environment with opportunities for technical growth.

Electus Recruitment Outwood, RH1 5PW, United Kingdom £30,000 – £32,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Lead Systems Engineer – Space

This role involves leading the development and delivery of advanced satellite and ground systems for secure military communications. Responsibilities include managing system requirements, integration, verification, and validation, as well as coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure successful programme execution.

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

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Systems Engineer

Lead Systems Engineer role at Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage, focusing on Military Satellite Communications (Milsatcom) programmes. The role involves defining system architecture for UK MOD projects like Skynet Enduring Capability, leading requirements capture, stakeholder engagement, and applying Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) across space, control, and ground segments. Works within a team of engineers and architects under the Head of Systems Engineering.

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Systems Engineer

This role involves leading systems engineering activities for spacecraft and satellite programs, from concept to delivery. Responsibilities include developing technical performance budgets, managing system requirements, conducting simulations, and supporting systems integration and validation. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge space missions with a multidisciplinary team.

Alexander Associates California, Stirling And Falkirk, United Kingdom £77,400 – £123,100 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required