Latest Satellite Manufacturing Jobs

Thermal Test Engineer

We are seeking a highly capable Thermal Test Engineer to join our satellite design and manufacturing team in the UK. This role is central to the verification and validation of spacecraft thermal performance across the full development lifecycle, from subsystem...

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

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our Platform team supporting Spacecraft Operations. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting other disciplines by focusing on the embedded software aspects of our satellite systems. The...

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

Senior Space Systems Engineer

Senior Space Systems Engineer | Guildford | Hybrid | Competitive salary + strong packageAre you an experienced Systems Engineer with a Space background? Do you want to support on the cutting-edge development of Space and Satellite exploration?Then this might be...

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible

Talented Individuals

This role involves contributing to a satellite earth observation company that specializes in high-resolution thermal imaging. The company is looking for a wide range of technical and non-technical roles, including engineers, data scientists, geospatial analysts, and managers, to help address global sustainability challenges through advanced analytics and remote sensing.

SatelliteVu London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

ISR Analyst

This role involves producing daily ISR intelligence reports for land and maritime surveillance using advanced Earth Observation and UAV-derived data. You will work closely with operations, product, and commercial teams to develop actionable intelligence, support product development, and deliver ISR training courses. The position offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging programmes and contribute to the growth of a UK-based ISR operations team.

Rise Technical Recruitment Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Communications Engineer

This role involves leading the design and architecture of spacecraft communications subsystems, managing link budgets, and ensuring robust space-to-ground communications. You will work closely with systems, integration, and procurement teams, and provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £90,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible

Ground Segment Software Team Lead

This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing space technology organisation tackling one of the most critical challenges facing the industry today, ensuring the long-term sustainability of space operations. You’ll play a key role in developing advanced ground segment...

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £95,000 pa

Senior AOCS Engineer

Senior AOCS Engineer | Guildford | On-site / Hybrid | Competitive salary & packageAre you an AOCS Engineer with experience designing, building, and flying Spacecraft? Do you want to work on the cutting edge of LEO, GEO, and Lunar missions...

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Flexible

Electronics Engineer

SatVu is a rapidly expanding space technology company, backed by leading investors like Adara Ventures and Lockheed Martin. As the 'World’s Thermometer,' we deliver high-accuracy thermal datasets from space, providing invaluable insights across sectors. Our cutting-edge technology fuels significant growth...

SatelliteVu Guildford, United Kingdom

On-site

Lead Systems Engineer

As a Lead Systems Engineer, you will work on Military Satellite Communications (Milsatcom) projects, defining system architecture for tender opportunities with the UK MOD and other programmes. You will collaborate with a team of engineers and architects, focusing on requirements capture, system design, and stakeholder communication.

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage, United Kingdom

Hot Fire Test Technician, Aerospace Propulsion - Space

This role involves hands-on work with space propulsion systems, including preparing test sites, handling propellants, calibrating instruments, and operating high-pressure systems. You will work closely with test engineers and handle satellite flight hardware, preparing and decontaminating engines for and after hot fire tests.

Expert Employment Lower Hartwell, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £42,000 – £48,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Customer Training Manager

The Customer Training Manager will lead the development and delivery of technical training services for Space Digital, ensuring alignment with customer needs and internal teams. Key responsibilities include conducting Training Needs Analysis, managing training instructors, and evaluating training effectiveness.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Supply Chain Quality Manager

The Supply Chain Quality Manager will manage stakeholder relationships, perform product assurance tasks, and improve supplier quality and delivery performance. Key responsibilities include managing corrective action plans, mitigating risks, and communicating status updates. The role requires a background in procurement, quality, or engineering, with knowledge of space systems and satellite equipment development being a plus.

ARM Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £35 ph

Hybrid Contract Part-time