UK Space Jobs

SCOF Systems Engineer

The role involves maintaining the operational state of the SCOF ground segment equipment, including RF systems, modems, and communications systems. Responsibilities include providing on-call support, maintaining system drawings, and identifying opportunities for system upgrades and enhancements.

Airbus Defence and Space East Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Safety, Reliability & Lifecycle Engineers

This role involves ensuring the safety, reliability, and long-term performance of engineering systems across their operational lifecycle. You'll work on safety cases, risk assessments, maintenance strategies, and in-service support for defence products, applying engineering methodologies to improve availability and supportability. The role operates within a regulated, security-cleared environment focused on operational readiness and product excellence.

Rolls Royce

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Digital Engineering & Configuration Engineers

This role involves managing engineering data, configuration control, and digital transformation initiatives across the product lifecycle within Rolls-Royce’s Defence business. Engineers will work with digital engineering tools and processes to support complex aerospace systems, ensuring accurate engineering information management and configuration integrity. The position is embedded in a high-security environment with a focus on innovation and data governance.

Rolls Royce United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Information Security Governance Risk and Compliance Lead

This role involves defining and evolving the company's information security governance framework, embedding security into daily operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will work closely with engineering, product, and business teams to build a strong security culture and manage risks across the organisation.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Product Procurement Specialist (Launch specialism)

This role involves managing procurement activities for launch-related services, equipment, and support contracts. You will coordinate with suppliers, engineering, and mission management teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of launch services, while maintaining accurate procurement data and supporting risk management.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Metadata Specialist Edgewing

As a Metadata Specialist, you will support the development and operational delivery of enterprise metadata standards, governance processes, and classification frameworks. You will work closely with data custodians, governance teams, and technical stakeholders to ensure metadata accuracy and consistency across systems and data domains.

Appcastenterprise Frimley, United Kingdom £54,808 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Software Engineer - DV Sponsorship (Defence Systems & Satcoms)

In this role, you will lead a small team of developers in building secure, mission-critical systems for defence and government clients. You will work on advanced satellite communications and secure networking platforms, using technologies like Python, ReactJS, NodeJS, and MySQL, while managing CI/CD pipelines and supporting complex technical issues.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Redhill, RH1 1RJ, United Kingdom £75,000 – £90,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrically biased)

This role involves performing electrical and mechanical maintenance, focusing on fault finding and repair in a high-performance aerospace manufacturing environment. You will work with advanced systems, diagnose and repair issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ba202Yd, BA20 2YD, United Kingdom £38,518 pa

On-site Permanent Shift-work

Materials Test Technician (Progression to Engineer)

This role involves conducting a wide variety of tests on exotic materials, creating and testing material specimens, writing reports, and performing data analysis. You'll work with cutting-edge technology and materials in a laboratory setting, with opportunities for career progression to a Materials Engineer.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Honiton, United Kingdom £30,000 – £35,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Electrical Technician

This role involves working in a specialist team to test, inspect, repair, and overhaul aircraft components such as emergency power supplies and heaters. The position offers dedicated training and development opportunities within a vibrant, young team at a leading aerospace facility.

Rise Technical Recruitment Stansted, United Kingdom £26,000 – £32,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Structural Engineer

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will develop and validate high-fidelity finite-element models for various structures, perform multiple types of analyses, and author reports that meet MoD and customer standards. You will also lead knowledge-transfer workshops, champion process improvements, and represent the company in design reviews and external audits.

Advanced Resource Managers Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £51,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

RF Design Engineer

This role involves designing, simulating, and implementing RF and analogue electronic circuits for defence and national security applications. You will work on a variety of projects, from rapid prototyping to enhancing existing solutions, and collaborate with a highly driven engineering team to deliver cutting-edge technology.

Sanderson Southampton, United Kingdom £60,000 – £90,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Process Technician (Chemical)

This role involves operating and monitoring pilot plant equipment, supporting process trials, and maintaining a safe and organised working environment. You will also assist with equipment setup, routine maintenance, and data recording, working closely with engineers and scientists to scale up advanced recycling processes.

Rise Technical Recruitment Bristol, United Kingdom £30,000 – £38,000 pa

On-site Permanent

A Licensed Line Engineer

This role involves certifying aircraft maintenance activities, supporting daily line operations, maintaining airworthiness records, and promoting safety practices. You will work closely with senior engineers to prioritise tasks and maintain fleet availability, with opportunities to strengthen your own authorisations over time.

Electus Recruitment Bournemouth, United Kingdom £40,000 – £44,500 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Embedded Firmware Engineer (C/C++) – Defence Systems

This role involves hands-on embedded firmware development and testing, working closely with a multi-disciplinary engineering team to ensure that software, hardware, and mechanical elements function correctly in real-world conditions. You'll be responsible for setting up tests, debugging issues, and improving testing processes in an Agile environment.

Standard 8 Canterbury, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required