UK Space Jobs

Systems Safety Engineer

This role involves implementing and championing systems safety and regulatory compliance within a systems engineering environment, focusing on military satellite communications and future space projects. You'll develop safety and environmental cases for UK MOD and international clients, working across diverse regulations including CE marking, export control, and AI. The position supports professional growth with training, mentoring, and opportunities to influence safety practices across the project lifecycle.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Project Portfolio Manager

This role involves orchestrating a digital value stream across multiple IT projects and services, driving transparency through dashboards and KPIs, and aligning project portfolios with strategic goals. You'll mentor project managers, support agile transformation, and collaborate with finance on planning within a global, cross-cultural environment. The position is embedded in a forward-thinking digital governance team focused on lean-startup and agile delivery models.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Delivery Project Manager

This role involves end-to-end ownership of complex space technology programmes, managing schedule, cost, technical execution, and subcontractor performance across satellite services and government contracts. The project manager will drive programme governance, risk management, and cross-functional coordination while ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with technical and contractual standards.

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

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior RF Engineer

The Senior RF Engineer will design, develop, and optimize advanced RF subsystems for satellite communication, navigation, and RF monitoring systems. Responsibilities include component selection, circuit design, RF module testing, and leading space qualification efforts, working in a dynamic and innovative environment.

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

Hybrid Permanent

Lead AIT Engineer

This role involves leading spacecraft and payload assembly, integration, and environmental testing for advanced satellite missions. The engineer will oversee end-to-end test campaigns, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure systems meet orbital performance standards. Work includes hands-on testing, technical reviews, and collaboration with project and systems teams in a high-stakes space engineering environment.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Architect – Power and Propulsion Integration Specialist (Edgewing)

This role involves integrating power and propulsion systems architecture across a multinational defence collaboration, ensuring alignment between technical designs, enterprise standards, and delivery teams. The specialist will coordinate across UK, Italian, and Japanese partners, identifying integration risks, supporting governance, and enabling seamless transition planning within a complex, multi-organisational environment.

BAE Systems Hook, Hampshire, Hampshire, RG27 9HP, United Kingdom £61,134 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Product Test Manager

This role involves leading the development and execution of avionics hardware testing for spacecraft, from integration through to launch. The Product Test Manager will conduct flight model testing, debug circuit-level issues, and support test readiness reviews, while working closely with engineering teams to ensure reliability and safety. Emphasis is placed on improving test methodologies, automating processes, and maintaining rigorous data integrity across the spacecraft lifecycle.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Architect – Power and Propulsion Integration Specialist (Edgewing)

This role involves integrating power and propulsion systems architecture across a multinational defence collaboration, ensuring alignment between technical designs, enterprise standards, and delivery teams. You'll coordinate across UK, Italian, and Japanese partners in the Edgewing joint venture, identifying integration risks, supporting governance, and maintaining system interface clarity within a complex, multi-organisation environment.

BAE Systems Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £61,134 pa

Hybrid Permanent 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

Systems and Test Engineer

This role involves coordinating cross-functional engineering activities for system verification and compliance, developing and executing test plans, and using analytical tools to support product qualification. The position emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and professional development.

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Ellesmere Port, CH65 8DE, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible

Quality Engineer - Aerospace & Defence

The role involves supporting quality assurance across aerospace and defence engineering projects, with responsibilities including internal and external audits, Factory and Site Acceptance Testing, calibration management, non-conformance handling, and maintaining quality systems. The engineer will work closely with the Quality Manager and contribute to continuous improvement in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

EDM Limited Manchester, United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 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

Production Planner/Administrator (Aerospace/Defence)

This role involves managing MRP systems, scheduling material requirements, and monitoring stock levels to ensure efficient production flow. You'll create and control production build documentation, liaise with internal teams and customers, expedite orders, and support delivery optimisation. The position is based in Poynton within the high-precision aerospace and defence electronics manufacturing sector.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1GP, United Kingdom £30,000 – £35,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Spectrum Manager

This role involves leading spectrum management and regulatory compliance for satellite missions, including ITU filings, frequency coordination, and technical analysis. The Spectrum Manager will support Active Debris Removal and In-Orbit Servicing programmes from concept through operations, ensuring adherence to international and national regulations. Key responsibilities include interfacing with regulators, conducting RF interference studies, and guiding engineering teams on compliance.

Holt Executive Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £50,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Graduate Systems Engineer

This role involves supporting the development of safety-critical aerospace systems, from requirements capture to system validation and safety analysis. You'll work within a multidisciplinary R&D team, gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard processes like ARP4754 and ARP4761 while contributing to advanced aviation technologies. The position offers structured training and mentorship to build a long-term career in systems engineering.

Melbreck Technical Recruitment Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £38,000 – £42,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required