Latest Spacecraft Engineer Jobs

Spacecraft Systems Engineer

This role involves end-to-end systems engineering for spacecraft missions, from concept through design, integration, and in-orbit operations. The engineer will lead technical trade-offs, manage system budgets (mass, power, data), and ensure requirements traceability across subsystems. It requires strong cross-disciplinary coordination, support for testing and verification, and active involvement in mission-critical reviews and on-orbit commissioning.

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

GNC Algorithms Engineer

Design and develop guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms for spacecraft systems, spanning the full lifecycle from simulation and modelling to flight software integration and verification. Work on autonomous navigation, attitude control, and rendezvous operations within a multidisciplinary team. Utilise high-fidelity simulations and tools like MATLAB/Simulink and Python to deliver robust, flight-ready GNC solutions.

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

Optical Systems Engineer

Design and lead the development of optical payloads for Earth observation satellites, from concept through launch and in-orbit operations. Perform mission analysis, define system requirements, and manage image quality metrics like MTF and SNR. Coordinate across engineering teams and suppliers to deliver integrated, high-performance space systems.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Thermal Systems Engineer

The role involves leading thermal engineering efforts across satellite missions, including thermal modelling, test planning and execution, and hands-on support during AIT (Assembly, Integration, and Testing). The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure spacecraft thermal performance in orbit and contributes to product development and process improvements within a fast-paced, innovative space technology environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor* (Lecturer) roles in Astronautics (Space Engineering)

This role involves advancing research and teaching in space engineering within the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The successful candidate will contribute to the University's growing focus on astronautics, including areas such as space mission design, autonomous systems, and space sustainability. They will engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and help shape the future of space engineering education and research at a world-renowned institution.

University of Southampton Southampton, South East England, United Kingdom £46 – £74 pa

Permanent

Secure by Design lead for Defence

Lead cybersecurity assurance across defence programmes, focusing on Secure by Design principles throughout the spacecraft and product lifecycle. Drive certification, conduct security reviews, and coordinate with suppliers and change boards. Requires hands-on experience delivering formal accreditations and direct engagement with design teams in a UK defence context.

Standard 8 Guildford, United Kingdom £85,000 pa

Information & Cybersecurity Assurance Manager

This role involves leading cybersecurity and information assurance activities across product and service development lifecycles, with a focus on Secure by Design principles. The individual will manage certifications, contractual security obligations, and third-party compliance while supporting incident response and space licensing security requirements. They will also lead vulnerability management, penetration testing coordination, and governance of security controls across infrastructure, cloud, and applications.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Database Manager - DBA

Manage and maintain Oracle databases within a mission-critical environment, performing routine maintenance, change control, backups, and system recovery. Support software and database configuration in alignment with change management processes, with a focus on high-availability systems. Role requires on-site presence and SC security clearance.

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £35 – £42 ph

Database Manager

The Database Manager will maintain and update databases, implement changes, manage backups, and support system configuration in a mission-critical environment. The role involves routine maintenance, diagnosing issues, and ensuring optimal system performance.

Tatton Recruitment Hawthorn, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £42 ph

On-site Contract Clearance Required