UK Space Jobs

Infrastructure Engineer

This role involves supporting and maintaining network infrastructure, including build, patching, user support, and implementing changes. You will lead investigations, resolve escalated issues, and mentor junior team members. The position offers exposure to multiple cryptographic products and the software development process, with a focus on quality of life and career progression.

Airbus Defence and Space United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Flexible Clearance Required

IT Support Engineer

The IT Support Engineer role involves daily tasks such as responding to customer queries, supporting cryptographic products, and maintaining equipment on classified networks. You will work with a team of experienced professionals, triaging faults, and ensuring system integrity through patching and testing.

Airbus Defence and Space United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Value Improvement Engineer

The Value Improvement Engineer will lead cost optimization efforts across the design and manufacturing lifecycle of future defence aerospace products. This role involves applying Design for Manufacture and Design for Cost principles, developing component cost models, and collaborating with engineering, procurement, and supplier teams to resolve cost-driving issues. The position supports Rolls-Royce’s Future Programmes in delivering innovative propulsion solutions while ensuring technical and financial competitiveness.

Rolls Royce Box Makers Yard, Bristol (county), United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Electrical & Electronics Engineers

This role involves designing, integrating, and developing advanced electrical systems for aerospace applications within Rolls-Royce’s Defence business. Engineers will work on electrical machines, power electronics, power systems, and control architectures in a high-performance, security-cleared environment. The position supports cutting-edge defence technologies and next-generation aerospace platforms.

Rolls Royce United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

User Terminal Architect

As a User Terminal Architect, you will be responsible for defining the end-to-end architecture and technical specifications for Open Cosmos' satellite user terminals, including fixed, mobility, and low-power devices. You will lead the integration of antenna systems, RF front ends, modems, and power management, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Procurement Specialist (Entry level)

As a Procurement Specialist, you will support day-to-day procurement and order management activities for Open Cosmos' satellite programmes. Your responsibilities include creating and updating purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers and finance, maintaining procurement data, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

Harness Design Engineer - Contractor

The role involves designing and delivering electrical harnesses for spacecraft, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure all electrical interfaces meet mission requirements. Responsibilities include defining harness specifications, collaborating with suppliers, and supporting test campaigns.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Contract

Integration Domain Architect Edgewing

This role involves designing and evolving integration architecture to enable secure, scalable data and process flows across systems and partners. The architect will define integration strategies, ensure interoperability, and collaborate with enterprise architecture and business change teams to implement robust, reusable integration patterns in a high-stakes defence environment.

Appcastenterprise Frimley, United Kingdom £54,808 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Trainee Calibration Engineer

This role involves calibrating, testing, and repairing precision equipment used in highly regulated sectors such as aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. The trainee will split time between laboratory work in Bridport and on-site customer visits across the UK, receiving structured training to become a fully qualified engineer. The position emphasizes technical development, accurate record-keeping, and professional customer service during fieldwork.

Acorn by Synergie Bridport, United Kingdom £30,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior / Principal Electronics Engineer

Lead the development of safety-critical electronic control systems for aerospace applications, from concept through certification and production. Design and validate analogue and digital circuits for embedded systems within a highly regulated environment. Collaborate with global engineering teams and mentor junior engineers in a multidisciplinary setting.

Acorn by Synergie Yeovil, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Test Engineer

Lead Test Engineer to develop and manage test solutions for advanced electro-mechanical systems in underwater robotics. Responsible for end-to-end test lifecycle, including test case design, automation, facility management, and team leadership. Works across electrical, mechanical, and software domains in a high-tech defence environment.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Quality Engineer

This role involves leading quality assurance in an aerospace manufacturing environment, focusing on maintaining AS9100 and ISO9001 compliance, driving continuous improvement, and managing non-conformance processes. The Senior Quality Engineer will lead a team, support audits, and champion Lean principles within a sheet metal and assembly production setting.

DCS Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Program Manager

This role involves leading the end-to-end delivery of new product programs for Saab Seaeye, ensuring they meet cost, schedule, and quality targets. The Program Manager will manage cross-functional teams, maintain stakeholder relationships, and ensure compliance with Saab’s project delivery and risk management processes. The position supports Saab’s broader goal of establishing a Project and Program Management Centre of Excellence across the UK and global organisation.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Press Operative

The role involves operating press machinery to manufacture precision sheet metal components for industrial gas turbines. Responsibilities include working to engineering drawings, maintaining quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a safe and efficient environment.

Owen Daniels B496Eh, B49 6EH, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required