UK Space Jobs

Project Controller

The Project Controller will establish and maintain controls frameworks, programme schedules, and reporting tools for complex, multi-year space technology programmes. Working closely with Delivery Project Managers, the role involves managing baselines, cost performance, risk registers, and change control processes while leveraging modern project management platforms and data tools. The role emphasizes building scalable processes and improving delivery efficiency through automation, analytics, and AI-driven insights.

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

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Spacecraft Electronics Engineer

This role involves designing and integrating custom electronics for satellite systems, including PCB design, component selection, and power/signal integrity analysis. The engineer will work closely with software and mechanical teams, perform board bring-up and debugging, and support testing and qualification. Work spans from concept to production, with a focus on high-reliability space applications.

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

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Project Manager - Space / Satellite

This role involves leading end-to-end satellite mission projects from contract award through spacecraft development, launch, commissioning, and operational acceptance. The Senior Project Manager will provide strategic leadership across engineering, commercial, and supply chain functions, acting as the primary customer interface and ensuring delivery within financial, schedule, and technical constraints. The position focuses on scaling production for innovative constellation satellite missions serving institutional, defence, and international clients.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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

Mechanical Technician (Metrology / Aerospace)

This role involves mechanical assembly, electrical integration, and calibration of bespoke metrology equipment used in aerospace manufacturing. You'll perform fault finding, maintenance, and on-site commissioning globally, working with high-precision systems for major aerospace clients. The position includes hands-on training and opportunities for career progression within a specialist engineering team.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Bath, Somerset, TA7 8PH, United Kingdom £34,000 – £38,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Electronics Engineer

This role involves leading the development of advanced electronics for FPGA and ASIC-based space systems, with responsibility across the full hardware lifecycle from design to space qualification. The engineer will lead high-speed digital circuit design, complex PCB development, and integration within multidisciplinary teams, working on safety-critical systems for defence and space applications.

Platform Recruitment Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £90,000 – £110,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Electronics Engineer

Lead the development of advanced electronics for FPGA and ASIC-based space systems, spanning the full hardware lifecycle from design to space qualification. Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams and oversee integration, testing, and manufacturing with internal and external partners.

Platform Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £90,000 – £100,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Job Title: Safety Critical Software EngineerLocation: Witney, OxfordshireSalary: £40,000- £60,000Safety Critical Software Engineer required for a company in Witney that develops advanced assurance and safety technologies that enable the safe deployment of autonomous and AI-enabled systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop safety-critical...

Bennett & Game Recruitment Witney, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Engineering Manager (Satellites/ Communications)

Engineering Manager (Satellites/ Communications)£70,000 - £80,000 + Career Development + Progression + Holiday + Pension + Company Share Scheme + Healthcare + Life Insurance + Enhanced BenefitsSite based, Commutable from Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, Abergavenny, Ledbury, Coleford, Leominster and surrounding areasAre you...

Rise Technical Recruitment Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom £70,000 – £80,000 pa

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

Bare-Metal Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Design and implement deterministic, safety-critical embedded software for aerospace systems including engines, motors, servos, and radar processing. Work closely on low-level hardware interfaces and contribute to software architecture in a high-performance, reliability-focused environment. Emphasis on testing, accreditation readiness, and technical ownership within a fast-paced startup culture.

Enterprise Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £75,000 – £120,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design and develop advanced aerospace systems with a focus on Environmental Control and Life Support Systems. Work within a collaborative engineering team to deliver concept and detailed designs, ensuring compliance with standards and optimisation for manufacturing. Activities include tolerance analysis, configuration control, and supporting production teams through the product lifecycle.

Line Up Aviation Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom £35 – £46 ph

Hybrid Contract Clearance Required

RF Senior Electronics Engineer

Design and develop high-frequency RF systems from concept to mass production, working on cutting-edge electronics for real-world applications. Engage in hands-on development, board bring-up, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-moving tech environment. Focus on 10GHz+ RF design with opportunities to influence technical direction and product evolution.

Enterprise Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £70,000 – £140,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Heavy Mechanical Fitter

DO YOU HAVE HEAVY MECHANICAL FITTING EXPERIENCE - LOOKING FOR A ROLE WITH PROGRESSION - DON'T MIND GETTING YOU HANDS DIRTY AT WORK? Is yes then please read on!Job title:Heavy Mechanical TechnicianJob location:Burton-On-TrentHourly pay rate:£22.50 Paye / £30.13 UmbrellaHours per...

Shorterm Group Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1JG, United Kingdom £22 – £30 ph

Aerospace Propulsion Engineer

This role involves supporting Aerospace Propulsion programs by conducting assembly and component analysis, preparing bid and proposal documents, and participating in Change Review Board meetings. You will also support the creation of detailed IRAD plans and continuous improvement projects, working closely with a team focused on advanced materials and propulsion systems.

Expert Employment Westcott, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £36,000 – £52,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required