Latest Satellite Technology Jobs

Project Controller

This role involves providing financial oversight across projects and bids, ensuring cost accuracy, compliance, and strong financial reporting. The Project Controller will act as a financial partner to project teams, monitoring forecasts, risk, and cash flow while supporting bid costing and customer financial engagement. Based in Guildford, the position requires close cross-functional collaboration and a strong grasp of project accounting standards, particularly within engineering or manufacturing environments.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Project Manager

Lead the end-to-end delivery of satellite constellation missions from contract award through development, launch, and in-orbit commissioning. Provide strategic leadership across engineering, operations, and commercial functions while managing technical, financial, and contractual performance. Serve as the primary customer interface and drive cross-functional teams to deliver complex space systems on time and within budget.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Electronics Engineer – Satellite Manufacturing (AIT Production)

This role involves hands-on integration, testing, and validation of electronic assemblies for satellites, including troubleshooting PCBs and supporting production. The engineer will develop test procedures, ensure compliance with aerospace standards, and collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, space-ready hardware.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior AIT RF Communications Engineer

A Senior AIT RF Communications Engineer to lead satellite payload integration and testing, focusing on RF systems validation, environmental testing, and cross-functional team leadership. The role involves hands-on development of test procedures, RF chain characterisation, and technical mentorship within a high-precision space engineering environment.

IO Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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

Nuclear/ Radiation Hardening Engineer

Designs and develops radiation-hardened electronic systems for use in high-threat environments, focusing on resilience and reliability for military and aerospace applications. Works across the full system lifecycle from concept to disposal, performing technical planning, integration, and validation. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to meet stringent performance, cost, and schedule requirements for national security space systems.

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

On-site Permanent

Payload Software Engineer

Develop advanced payload software for secure military communications satellites, focusing on high-reliability systems in constrained, mission-critical environments. Work across the full software lifecycle, from design to testing, ensuring compliance with rigorous engineering standards and contributing to next-generation defence capabilities.

Lockheed Martin Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom £102,000 – £127,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Software Engineer - On Board Processing

Design and develop flight software for satellite systems, focusing on reliability and performance in space missions. Work on Linux and RTOS-based platforms, ensuring robust integration with spacecraft subsystems. Engage in full lifecycle development with strong emphasis on traceability, testing, and continuous improvement in a cross-functional team environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Payload Product Assurance Engineer

The role involves ensuring quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance of space payload hardware throughout the product lifecycle. You'll lead product assurance activities, conduct root cause analyses, and ensure adherence to standards like ECSS, ESA, and NASA across design, manufacturing, and delivery. Collaboration with engineering, test, and supply chain teams is essential to maintain high integrity in demanding space applications.

Filtronic Sedgefield, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Shipping Manager / Officer

Organise domestic and international shipments of satellite components and sensitive payloads, ensuring compliance with UK export controls, ITAR/EAR regulations, and customs requirements. Manage relationships with freight forwarders, oversee shipping documentation, and improve logistics processes within a high-tech aerospace and defence environment.

Hays Procurement Jobs Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Lead Hardware Design Engineer – Space

This role involves leading the design and development of high-reliability electronic systems for satellite telecommunications payloads, with a focus on FPGA/ASIC-based solutions for space applications. The engineer will own the full hardware product lifecycle, from specification and circuit design to testing and simulation, within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers a clear progression path to a Hardware Manager role, emphasizing technical leadership in a cutting-edge space technology environment.

Enterprise Recruitment Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £85,000 – £100,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Field Sales Engineer - Electronics

This role involves identifying and securing new business opportunities in RF, microwave, and electronics technologies, with a focus on technical sales and customer engagement. The engineer will work closely with OEMs and internal teams to develop tailored solutions, deliver technical presentations, and manage the full sales lifecycle. Occasional international travel and field-based work across central and eastern England are required.

Shorterm Group Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa

Permanent Clearance Required

Engineer MAM, PostProduction

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Are…When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet...

Appcast Enterprise London, United Kingdom

Electronics Engineer (Progression to Management)

Design and verify digital and analogue circuits for advanced positioning and navigation systems in the defence sector. Lead and mentor junior engineers while progressing towards a management role within a hardware team. Work on full product lifecycle development from concept to production, focusing on satellite communications technology.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Lancaster, United Kingdom

Hardware Engineer (Progression to Management)

Design and develop advanced positioning and navigation hardware for defence and space applications, involving full-cycle electronics development from concept to production. Lead and mentor junior engineers while working on RF, GNSS, and satellite communication systems. Opportunity for progression into technical management with structured training and career development.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Lancaster, United Kingdom