UK Space Jobs

Latest UK roles, updated daily.

Quality Control

This role focuses on quality control for hardware products within Thales Alenia Space’s Madrid facility, ensuring compliance with European Space Agency standards. The engineer conducts inspections of in-house and subcontracted components, verifies product configurations, and supports continuous improvement of quality processes. Occasional travel to client or supplier sites may be required.

Thales Alenia Space Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain

Senior Embedded Software and Processing Engineer (m/f/d)

Lead the development and integration of embedded processing solutions for advanced space systems, working across hardware and software domains. Define processing architectures using microcontrollers, FPGAs, and DSPs, and support full lifecycle activities from specification to automated testing. Collaborate with international teams and external partners while adhering to space-grade engineering standards and driving process improvements.

Thales Alenia Space Zürich, Zürich District, Switzerland

Stage – Ingénieur Système Satellite – Optimisation multicible des missions de service en orbite – (H/F)

This internship involves developing and adapting tools for optimizing multi-target on-orbit servicing missions, including analyzing existing literature, characterizing mission opportunities, and proposing system architectures. The role is part of a team focused on satellite system engineering and orbital infrastructure development.

Thales Alenia Space Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France

STAGE – Ingénieur - Etude de faisabilité d'un banc dynamique avec image infinie - H/F

This internship involves contributing to the design and development of a dynamic image projection system for simulating satellite imaging conditions. You will work with a team of engineers and experts to understand detector principles, propose and implement a suitable device, and conduct experiments to verify system performance.

Thales Alenia Space Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France

Stage - Ingénieur Informatique, Conception et Développement Web des Interfaces web de contrôle de satellites – (H/F)

This internship involves designing and developing web interfaces for satellite control systems. You will work with a team of 10 people, focusing on creating modern, responsive, and accessible interfaces that interact with micro-services in the cloud. The role includes identifying user needs, technical design, and automated validation of the software.

Thales Alenia Space Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France
On-site Internship

HoD service Dimensionnement et couche physique Telecom F/H

This role involves leading a team of 30 engineers responsible for the dimensioning and physical layer of satellite telecommunication systems. The position requires strategic vision, technical expertise in RF transmission, and strong leadership to drive innovation and project success across multiple sites and projects.

Thales Alenia Space Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France

Avionics Engineer - IVVQ

The Avionics Engineer - IVVQ role involves developing and executing test environments for satellite avionics, including data handling, attitude and orbit control, and failure detection. Responsibilities include simulation modeling, test sequence development, and support for hardware procurement and technical management.

Thales Alenia Space Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Responsable IVVQ Payload GEO Télécom F/H

This role involves defining and implementing the IVVQ strategy for satellite payloads, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring project success. Responsibilities include test planning, budget management, and quality assurance for complex space missions.

Thales Alenia Space Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France

Ingénieur Responsable support Produit-F/H

This role involves leading the improvement and quality assurance of high-frequency electronic products for space missions. Responsibilities include managing corrective action committees, collaborating with test and design engineers, and implementing continuous improvement actions.

Thales Alenia Space Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France

Architecte Hardware Electronic - Equipements numériques (Navigation) - H/F

This role involves designing and architecting hardware solutions for space applications, including navigation and telecommunications satellites. You will lead the technical architecture, coordinate studies, and ensure compliance with standards and client requirements, while driving innovation and maintaining system stability throughout the product lifecycle.

Thales Alenia Space Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Photonic Engineer

The Photonic Engineer will perform hardware engineering activities, analyze and define specific needs, formalize specifications, and assist in resolving critical development problems. The role involves working in a multidisciplinary environment and contributing to the development of advanced space technologies.

Thales Alenia Space L'Aquila, Province of L'Aquila, Italy

Management des offres de navigation par satellites

The role involves managing satellite navigation bids, including structuring and piloting offers, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring competitive proposals. Responsibilities include managing contract amendments, defining winning strategies, and negotiating with clients.

Thales Alenia Space Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France

Ingénieur Cybersécurité Navigation SBAS F/H

This role involves working on the EGNOS LIFEX 2 project, focusing on cybersecurity for satellite navigation systems. Responsibilities include defining and implementing security requirements, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with European space standards. The role requires close collaboration with various stakeholders and contributing to the overall security maturity of the program.

Thales Alenia Space Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France

Antenna MGSE Designer

The Antenna MGSE Designer will work on the design, development, and integration of mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) for various spacecraft antenna projects. Responsibilities include interfacing with project managers, creating technical specifications, generating 3D and 2D models, and ensuring MGSE availability and validation.

Thales Alenia Space Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Business Managed Network & Cybersecurity Specialist

This role involves developing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, including test plans, risk assessments, and security policies. You will work closely with customers and internal teams to ensure robust security practices and compliance with relevant standards.

Thales Alenia Space Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy