Latest Space Technology Jobs

Fluid Systems Engineer

This role involves designing, developing, and testing fluid systems for spacecraft hardware. Responsibilities include fluid system architecture, engineering calculations, component selection, and integration, as well as supporting prototype testing and troubleshooting. The position is ideal for engineers with experience in pressurised fluid systems from aerospace, propulsion, automotive, or energy sectors.

Alexander Associates Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Design & Test Engineer - Space Systems

This role involves hands-on design, development, and testing of complex engineering hardware for space systems. Responsibilities include creating test methods, instrumentation, and data acquisition, as well as hardware assembly, integration, and analysis of test results. The position offers a broad engineering experience across multiple stages of the development lifecycle.

Alexander Associates United Kingdom

Senior PCB-CCA Designer in Space Products (m/w/d)

Lead and coordinate technical engineering projects for space-grade electronic systems, including PCB and CCA design, from concept through validation. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, system architecture definition, cross-functional collaboration, supplier management, and support through integration and testing. The role emphasizes high-reliability design in compliance with aerospace standards.

Thales Alenia Space Switzerland

Imager Electronics Engineer

This role involves leading the verification, testing, and debugging of imager electronics for space-based optical payloads. The engineer will develop test plans, perform circuit-level analysis, support design teams, and ensure compliance with space-environment standards. Work spans from design validation through to integration, AIT, and commissioning, with a strong focus on test automation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Esa Qualified Inspector - Contractor

Inspect spacecraft electrical and mechanical harnesses to ensure compliance with ESA, ECSS, and IPC standards in a cleanroom environment. Conduct visual and electrical inspections, document non-conformances, and support root-cause analysis during build and integration. Verify mechanical integrity and process controls to maintain high-reliability spaceflight hardware.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Senior Embedded Software and Processing Engineer (m/f/d)

Lead the development and integration of embedded processing solutions for advanced space systems, working across hardware and software domains. Define processing architectures using microcontrollers, FPGAs, and DSPs, and support full lifecycle activities from specification to automated testing. Collaborate with international teams and external partners while adhering to space-grade engineering standards and driving process improvements.

Thales Alenia Space Switzerland

Engineering Technician

This hands-on role involves supporting the development, assembly, and testing of high-performance RF, microwave, and mmWave products. Responsibilities include setting up and conducting electronic measurements, operating test equipment, scripting automated tests, soldering, and manufacturing cables and mechanical parts.

Filtronic Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

GNC Systems Engineer

This role involves contributing to the design, development, and verification of GNC systems for complex satellite missions. Responsibilities include developing GNC subsystem requirements, integrating GNC algorithms and hardware, and conducting research into emerging GNC technologies. The position also involves working with multidisciplinary teams and supporting mission operations.

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

Senior Systems Engineer Consultant

As a Senior Systems Engineering Consultant, you will work with clients in the defence, space, and security sectors to analyze problems, capture requirements, and create architectures. You will lead technical projects, apply systems engineering methods, and build client relationships.

Gregory Martin International Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Senior Systems Engineer Consultant

As a Systems Engineering Consultant, you will work with clients to analyze problems, capture requirements, create architectures, and assess solutions using systems engineering methods. You will lead technical projects, develop novel approaches, and maintain client relationships in the defence, space, and security sectors.

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

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior MMIC Design Engineer

Design and develop high-performance MMICs using GaAs, GaN, and InP technologies for microwave and millimetre-wave applications from 37GHz to 115GHz. Perform circuit simulation, layout, and verification, and collaborate with semiconductor foundries and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable solutions. Lead design reviews and support testing in advanced RF laboratories.

Filtronic Sedgefield, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Talented Individuals

This role involves contributing to a satellite earth observation company focused on high-resolution thermal imaging and advanced analytics for global sustainability challenges. The organisation seeks skilled professionals across technical, data, engineering, geospatial, and commercial functions to support its mission. Work spans cutting-edge remote sensing, data analysis, and product development across defence, climate, and industrial monitoring sectors.

Satvu London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Production Engineer

This role involves hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of optical ground stations for satellite communications, focusing on serial production of the TERRA-M system. The engineer will work across mechanical, electrical, or optical subsystems, improve manufacturing processes, and support field deployments. It's a lab-based role with responsibilities in quality control, documentation, and supply chain coordination within a high-growth space tech startup.

Archangel Lightworks Ox20Aa, United Kingdom

Product Assurance Engineer

The Product Assurance Engineer will lead product assurance and quality activities for complex space payload hardware, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry standards. Responsibilities include managing quality plans, component qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

Copello Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, United Kingdom £55,000 – £60,000 pa

Senior Design Engineer

We're looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join a team developing cutting-edge communications technology that will help shape the future of global connectivity.This is an opportunity to work on next-generation 5G non-terrestrial networks developing digital hardware for satellite-based...

Spectrum IT Recruitment Southampton, United Kingdom £65,000 – £70,000 pa