Latest Spacecraft Engineer Jobs

Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer role involves leading space missions from concept to launch and operations, working on mission and system design, and collaborating with various teams to deliver innovative projects. The position offers a unique cradle-to-grave experience and the opportunity to see your work in space within a rapid timescale.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Systems Engineer

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead space missions from concept to operation, working on LEO to GEO projects. Responsibilities include system design, requirements management, testing, and customer-facing activities, with a focus on delivering high-quality, innovative solutions.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Mechanisms Engineer

The Senior Mechanisms Engineer will design, analyze, and test space mechanisms for spacecraft, working on multiple projects and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders. The role involves hands-on engineering, managing work packages, and ensuring high reliability in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves developing complex real-time embedded software for spacecraft systems, working within tight deadlines and ensuring compliance with project and quality requirements. The engineer will be responsible for capturing requirements, managing risks, and participating in peer reviews, while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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

Principal GNC Engineer

This role involves leading the development of a groundbreaking spacecraft GNC subsystem, from concept to mission operations. Responsibilities include mentoring a multidisciplinary team, designing advanced algorithms, and integrating hardware and software solutions.

Alexander Associates California, Stirling And Falkirk, United Kingdom £116,000 – £151,200 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Software Engineer - On Board Processing

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Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Automation Engineer

This role involves building automation frameworks and tools to enhance satellite mission operations and production testing at Open Cosmos. The engineer will develop systems for data processing, automated procedures, and integration with mission control platforms, supporting both ground testing and in-orbit operations. The position emphasizes collaboration with engineering and operations teams to implement scalable automation solutions across the full mission lifecycle.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Electronics & Instrumentation Engineer

This role involves designing, testing, and integrating electronic and instrumentation systems for spacecraft, adhering to ECSS standards. The engineer will develop FPGA and microcontroller-based embedded systems, support validation activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers. The position focuses on high-reliability electronics for space applications, including environmental testing and system troubleshooting.

Nexithon Ltd United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Space Operations Engineer

This role involves ensuring the safe and efficient operation of in-orbit spacecraft, including assessing the health of the SKYNET fleet, monitoring spacecraft subsystems, and providing technical support. You will also be involved in project activities and customer monitoring during the assembly, integration, and test phases of new spacecraft.

Airbus Defence and Space East Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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

Environmental Test Engineer

This role involves performing environmental and electrical testing of spacecraft systems and components, including preparation, execution, and documentation of tests. You will work in a close-knit team on high-profile projects like ARIEL, Vigil, and ExoMars Rover, ensuring strict compliance with quality and safety standards.

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

C Embedded Software Engineer - Realtime Systems

This role involves developing embedded and real-time software for spacecraft and vehicle platforms, working closely with hardware and mission teams. Responsibilities include requirements capture, architecture input, implementation, testing, and integration, with a focus on mission-critical reliability and rapid project delivery.

Standard 8 Recruitment Ltd Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom £60,000 – £70,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will work on the design and integration of complex mechanical systems for spacecraft, including platform components, assemblies, and ground support equipment. They will collaborate closely with various teams to ensure design compatibility and manage work packages, while also supporting manufacturing and testing activities.

Omega Resource Group Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Space Systems Engineer

This role involves leading technical activities in space systems engineering, from concept studies to full system development, with a focus on telecommunications and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems. The engineer will perform mission analysis, system architecture design, requirements management, and model-based systems engineering (MBSE), supporting mission-critical space capabilities. Work includes system budgeting, risk management, and engagement with government and institutional stakeholders.

Holt Executive London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required