Latest satellite payload engineer Jobs

Optical Systems Engineer

Design and develop space-borne optical systems from concept through manufacturing, integration, and verification. Lead optical metrology and environmental testing programmes, support payload alignment, and manage technical documentation for spacecraft optical payloads. Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-performance imaging systems for space applications.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

CAM/EDM Payload Programme Telecom

This role involves managing the payload program and engineering delivery for telecommunications satellites, interfacing with clients, project teams, and stakeholders. Responsibilities include contract execution, engineering reviews, risk management, and knowledge sharing.

Thales Alenia Space France

Project Manager - Contractor (Electrical Focus)

This role involves leading a team of engineers through the final design, manufacture, test, verification, and qualification phases of a high-resolution optical payload imager electronics programme. The Project Manager will manage project delivery, ensure alignment with programme objectives, and resolve technical and programme challenges.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Space systems / payloads Project manager

This senior role involves leading complex space programs from proposal to delivery, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring project success across technical, cost, and schedule dimensions. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate technical challenges in the space industry.

Thales Alenia Space Spain

Satellite Ground Station Systems Engineer

This role involves working on the research, design, and development of satellite ground station systems, including telemetry, tracking, and command systems, payload data downlink processing, and parabolic reception antennas. You will also contribute to technical project delivery, consultancy, and collaboration with universities and research centers.

Expert Employment Chilton, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £38,000 – £68,000 pa

Satellite Systems Engineer

This role involves designing and integrating terrestrial and satellite communication systems, with a focus on next-generation 5G and 6G technologies. The engineer will work on end-to-end system integration, connect telecoms components with embedded hardware, and collaborate with external research and industry partners. The position is technically hands-on, requiring strong systems engineering and problem-solving skills in a cutting-edge telecoms environment.

Expert Employment Westcott, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa

Mathematical Software Engineer

This role involves developing and enhancing the ground-based systems responsible for planning and scheduling tasks across Spire's nanosatellite constellation and ground station network. Responsibilities include designing new scheduling features, building observability dashboards, and supporting live operations of constellation scheduling software.

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

Senior Firmware Engineer

As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware for Spire's satellite systems. You will collaborate with various engineering teams to resolve on-orbit and on-ground issues, optimize serial protocols, and develop interface tools to improve system abstraction. The role involves working in a fast-paced, low-cost environment with a focus on rapid development and deployment.

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

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

Marine Electronics Service Engineer

This role involves working with advanced marine communication, navigation, and satellite systems on commercial and offshore vessels. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, performing radio surveys, installing and maintaining GMDSS and VSAT systems, and providing technical support to vessel operators.

Shorterm Group Portsmouth, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Research Associate (Socially Responsible Earth Observation)

Job reference: SAE-032577Salary: £37,694 to £42,254 per annum depending on relevant experienceFaculty/Organisational Unit: Science and EngineeringLocation: Oxford RoadEmployment type: Fixed TermDivision/Team: Department of Civil Engineering and ManagementHours Per Week: 35Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 08/11/2026Contract Duration: 24 monthsSchool/Directorate:School of EngineeringWe are seeking...

The University of Manchester Manchester, Hybrid, Northern England, United Kingdom £37 – £42 pa

Contract

Propulsion Systems Engineer

This role involves leading propulsion subsystem engineering activities across satellite programmes, from concept through to delivery, with responsibilities spanning technical leadership, requirements definition, design justification, and integration and test planning. The engineer will manage work packages, support major design reviews, develop analysis tools in EcosimPro, MATLAB, and Python, and resolve technical anomalies during AIT. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders is central to ensuring propulsion system performance and mission success.

Morson Edge Rowstock, Oxfordshire, OX11 0LX, United Kingdom £54 ph

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Embedded Software Engineer - Security Clearance - Cambridge

This role involves developing and enhancing embedded systems for advanced security technologies used in defence, aerospace, and telecommunications. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary experts to solve complex technical challenges involving radio, satellite, radar, and sensor systems. Projects are diverse and bespoke, focusing on both client-driven and internal R&D initiatives using C/C++ in a highly innovative environment.

Newton Colmore Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Quality Inspector (Precision Engineering)

The Quality Inspector role involves performing final inspections on precision-engineered parts for industries like Space, Aerospace, and Motorsport, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards. The position offers a four-day work week and night shifts, with responsibilities including interpreting engineering drawings and completing technical documentation.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EW, United Kingdom £43,000 – £48,000 pa

Project Manager - Space Systems

This role involves leading and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams to deliver complex space technology and hardware programmes. Responsibilities include managing project objectives, budgets, risks, and relationships with stakeholders, while working closely with engineering teams to resolve technical issues.

Alexander Associates Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £75,000 pa