UK Space Jobs

Head of Spectrum & Regulatory Affairs

Leads the strategic management and protection of Open Cosmos' global spectrum assets, ensuring compliance with international regulations and coordinating frequency rights across jurisdictions. Translates complex regulatory requirements into technical constraints for satellite operations and represents the company before regulators and industry bodies. Focuses on long-term spectrum planning, ITU filings, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and mission operations teams.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Electronics Engineer – Satellite Manufacturing (AIT Production)

This role involves hands-on integration, testing, and validation of electronic assemblies for satellites, including troubleshooting PCBs and supporting production. The engineer will develop test procedures, ensure compliance with aerospace standards, and collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, space-ready hardware.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Bid Technical Manager Software

This role involves leading the technical aspects of software-focused bids, translating customer requirements into feasible solutions while aligning with product strategy. You'll act as Product Owner during bid phases, coordinate input from engineering teams, and ensure proposals are technically sound and competitive. The position is central to shaping digital solutions using AI, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity in a space-focused innovation environment.

Thales Alenia Space Luxembourg

Délégué RAN4 F/H

This role involves representing Thales in international standardization bodies such as 3GPP, ETSI, and ITU-R, focusing on satellite-based 5G and 6G technologies. The candidate will lead technical contributions, negotiate consensus on Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), and align standardization strategy with industrial programmes like IRIS² and LEO-PNT. Responsibilities include preparing technical contributions, analysing industry proposals, patent drafting, and supporting R&D projects such as Horizon Europe 6G-NTN NEXUS.

Thales Alenia Space France

On-site Permanent

Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering Power

As a Principal Engineer in the Electrical Engineering Power Team, you will lead the development of design documents, review supplier documentation, and ensure design compliance for advanced electrical systems. You will work on cutting-edge projects, including the UK’s next-generation SSN design, collaborating with teams from the UK, Australia, and the United States.

Appcastenterprise Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LD, United Kingdom £47,241 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Hardware Team Leader

As a Hardware Team Leader, you will manage a team of hardware engineers responsible for supporting production programs in safety-critical technologies like Helmet Mounted Displays, Mission Computers, and Flight Controls. You will lead cost and performance trade-offs, ensure adherence to company processes, and drive continuous improvement in design and team skills.

Appcastenterprise Rochester, United Kingdom £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Embedded Linux Engineer | Cambridgeshire |

This role involves developing high-integrity embedded systems using C/C++, ARM/STM32 microcontrollers, and Embedded Linux. You will work on diverse projects, turning complex concepts into real-world solutions, and mentor junior engineers.

Morgan McKinley Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £75,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior PCB Design Engineer | Cambridgeshire |

This role involves taking full ownership of the PCB design process, working with world-class hardware and mechanical engineers on complex integration tasks. You will ensure high-integrity designs from DC to mmWave frequencies, with a focus on RF, digital, analogue, and power PCB design.

Morgan McKinley Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent