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Software and Satellite Operations Quality Assurance Engineer

This role involves ensuring software quality across the full development lifecycle for satellite systems while also providing mission assurance during satellite operations, including anomaly response and commissioning. The engineer will lead root cause analyses, manage non-conformances, and improve processes using standards like ISO 29110 and ECSS. A key focus is bridging software QA with automated satellite operations, supporting AI/ML-driven fleet management and enhancing fault detection and recovery systems.

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

The Project Controller will establish and maintain controls frameworks, programme schedules, and reporting tools for complex, multi-year space technology programmes. Working closely with Delivery Project Managers, the role involves managing baselines, cost performance, risk registers, and change control processes while leveraging modern project management platforms and data tools. The role emphasizes building scalable processes and improving delivery efficiency through automation, analytics, and AI-driven insights.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Electronics Engineering Team Leader

Leads a team focused on reverse engineering obsolete electronic assemblies for critical sectors like aerospace, defence, and marine. Oversees technical analysis, PCB reconstruction, and validation of legacy systems using advanced diagnostics and modern component substitution. Responsible for delivering compliant, functional replacements and comprehensive documentation to international clients and government bodies.

Hupsoo Danbury, Essex, CM3 4NQ, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

Senior Quality Engineer (Aerospace Precision Components)

The Senior Quality Engineer will lead quality assurance activities, manage a team of quality engineers, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer quality requirements. Key responsibilities include maintaining the QMS, supporting NPI, conducting root cause analysis, and managing supplier quality performance.

Seismic Recruitment Bitton, Gloucestershire, BS30 6HE, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Satellite Operations Engineer

This role involves direct operations of live Earth Observation satellites, covering commissioning, in-orbit testing, health monitoring, and anomaly resolution. The engineer will develop operational procedures, support mission readiness, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance automation and mission performance. Work includes on-call duties and close coordination with ground segment teams to ensure mission success.

GCS United Kingdom £55,000 – £60,000 pa

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

Electro-Optical (EO) Payload Systems Engineer

This role involves leading the definition, development, and validation of electro-optical image acquisition chains for space-based optical instruments. The engineer will work on system architecture, FPGA firmware, sensor characterization, and integration within cleanroom environments, supporting full lifecycle activities from design to testing. Expertise in image sensors, readout electronics, and space qualification is central to the position.

Thales Alenia Space Spain

Flight Test Engineer

The Flight Test Engineer will manage end-to-end flight test operations for unmanned aerial vehicles, including test planning, ground preparation, flight execution, and post-flight data analysis. The role involves close collaboration with engineering teams to evaluate system performance and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. A key responsibility includes piloting UAVs manually and autonomously during field testing.

Saab United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Product Test Engineer

This role involves hands-on electrical and RF testing of satellite avionics hardware, including developing and executing test plans for digital, analogue, and mixed-signal systems. The engineer will debug circuit-level issues, maintain test rigs, and contribute to process improvements and test automation. Close collaboration with design and production teams ensures robust, high-reliability testing aligned with space industry standards.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Satcom Mission Analysis Engineer

This role involves defining and optimising the orbital architecture of a satellite constellation, with a focus on astrodynamics, inter-satellite links, and mission performance. The engineer will model orbital perturbations, calculate pointing and tracking requirements for optical links, ensure regulatory compliance, and integrate simulations into digital twin systems to support reliable global connectivity.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Production Manager (Electronics/Aerospace/Defence)

Lead Production Engineer(Electronics/Aerospace/Defence)Poynton, Manchester£50,000 - £60,000 + Training + Progression + Overtime + Pension + Early Finish FridayAre you a Lead Production Engineer or similar, coming from a background within the Manufacturing/Military Satcoms /Defence sector or a related field, holding...

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Cheshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Senior Antenna and RF Payload Engineer

This role involves leading the design and validation of antenna and RF payload systems for satellite communications, including phased arrays, reflectors, and beamforming technologies. The engineer will perform electromagnetic simulations, define RF specifications, ensure regulatory compliance, and support prototyping and environmental testing. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to deliver high-performance space and ground segment solutions.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Composite Manufacturing Engineer

This role involves developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for advanced composite structures, working closely with design, production, and quality teams to ensure high standards and continuous improvement. The engineer will also support the introduction of new products, design tooling, and conduct process validation activities.

Meritus Talent Darwen, United Kingdom £38,000 – £45,000 pa
On-site Permanent 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

Safety-Critical Verification Engineer

This role involves developing and executing verification and validation strategies for safety-critical software in autonomous and AI-enabled systems, particularly within aviation and defence. The engineer will create test frameworks, ensure compliance with rigorous standards like DO-178C, and generate certification evidence across the development lifecycle. Work includes integration testing, requirements traceability, and supporting airworthiness and regulatory approval for next-generation autonomous platforms.

DCS Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required