Latest Engineering Consultancy Jobs

Mechanical Integrity & Analysis Engineers

This role involves conducting structural and stress analysis, rotordynamics, and durability assessments for aerospace components and systems across the product lifecycle. Engineers will support design, certification, and integrity verification for critical defence programmes, using advanced modelling and analytical techniques in a regulated environment. The work ensures safe performance in extreme operating conditions.

Rolls Royce

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Flight Software Engineer

This role involves designing, implementing, and testing flight software for satellite missions, ensuring reliability and compliance with space standards. You will lead software architecture, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with hardware and operations teams to optimize mission performance.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Operations Engineer (AIT Production)

As an Operations Engineer, you will play a key role in the production and assembly of satellites, focusing on improving manufacturing processes, applying Lean and Six Sigma principles, and ensuring high-quality, efficient, and safe operations. You will collaborate with various teams to refine workflows, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior RF Systems Engineer (Ground Segment)

This role involves designing and developing advanced RF systems for mission-critical military communications satellites. You will work on high-frequency and microwave applications, including RF circuitry, antennas, and system architectures, contributing to the performance and resilience of next-generation systems.

Lockheed Martin Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom £72,000 – £90,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Software Engineer - Space Reliability

This role focuses on building autonomous, self-healing systems for satellite operations, applying SRE principles and AI-driven anomaly detection to eliminate manual processes. The engineer will design fault detection and recovery pipelines, develop data platforms for telemetry, and create tools for real-time mission execution. Collaboration with operators and mission teams ensures operational challenges are translated into scalable software solutions.

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

Hybrid Permanent

Radiation and Nuclear Hardening Engineer

This role involves working on advanced spacecraft projects, including rovers and satellites for telecoms, military, and scientific applications. You will learn about radiation and nuclear hardening, produce and review technical documentation, and manage radiation testing of components. The position offers opportunities for career growth and collaboration with experienced engineers.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Project Controller

The role involves establishing and maintaining project controls infrastructure for complex, multi-year space technology programmes. You'll design scheduling and reporting frameworks, track cost performance, manage change controls, and integrate risk management into planning. The position emphasizes building new processes and tooling from the ground up using modern data platforms and AI-enhanced analytics.

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

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Administrator - Spacecraft Control Centre

This role involves managing and maintaining the core computer systems and network infrastructure for the Spacecraft Control & Operations Facility (SCOF), supporting command and control of the SKYNET satellite constellation. The Systems Administrator will lead on system deployment, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting across high-availability Linux-based environments, ensuring seamless integration with existing SCOF networks. The position requires strong UNIX/Linux and networking expertise, with a focus on operational stability and secure system upgrades in a mission-critical space operations environment.

Airbus Defence and Space East Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

RF Electromagnetic Warfare Engineer

This role involves developing and integrating RF Electronic Support and Attack systems for missile and weapon systems. You will work on system design, supplier management, and in-service support, contributing to the UK's military capabilities in the electromagnetic warfare domain.

MBDA Filton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom £60,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

OBDH Sub-System Lead Engineer

This role involves leading the design, development, and delivery of On-board Data Handling (OBDH) systems for spacecraft missions. Responsibilities include evaluating mission requirements, defining subsystem architecture, and managing FPGA designs and digital circuits. The position offers a unique cradle-to-grave experience from concept to launch and beyond.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Shipping Officer

This role involves managing the secure and compliant shipment of satellite components and equipment across the UK and internationally, coordinating with couriers, customs, and internal teams. The candidate will handle end-to-end logistics, including export documentation, regulatory compliance, and inventory coordination within an aerospace environment. It requires strong organisational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced, small-team setting.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Contract Clearance Required

Quality Manager

This role involves leading quality assurance and control activities at a manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and industry-specific standards. The Quality Manager will drive continuous improvement, manage audits, resolve customer quality issues, and mentor a team, working closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain functions to maintain high-quality standards across aerospace, defence, and medical sectors.

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Dundee, United Kingdom £60,000 – £70,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Systems Engineer

This role involves leading system safety efforts in the design and development of next-generation aerospace systems. The engineer will conduct hazard assessments, safety analyses, and ensure compliance with ARP4761 and ARP4754 standards throughout the product lifecycle. Working in a fast-paced R&D environment, they will define safety-critical requirements and validate solutions for systems that are still in conceptual stages.

Melbreck Technical Recruitment Bradley Stoke, Gloucestershire, BS32 8BS, United Kingdom £60,000 – £75,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

CNC Turners/Millers - Aerospace Precision Components

Operate and set up CNC turning and milling machines to produce high-precision aerospace components in compliance with engineering drawings and quality standards. Perform in-process inspections, troubleshoot technical issues, and collaborate with engineers to optimise machining processes. Work across rotating shifts with occasional movement between two Bristol sites.

Seismic Recruitment Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £13 – £18 ph

On-site Permanent

Mixed Signal Electronics Design Engineer

This role involves end-to-end development of mixed-signal electronic systems for satellite and ground hardware, including schematic design, PCB layout, prototyping, testing, and integration. The engineer will work closely with systems and multidisciplinary teams to ensure flight-ready electronics meet stringent quality and compliance standards. Focus areas include reusable satellite platforms and advanced materials manufacturing in space.

Space Forge Cardiff, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required