UK Space Jobs

Spire · Glasgow

Lead the transformation of satellite constellation operations from manual, operator-driven processes to fully autonomous, self-healing systems. Set technical vision and architecture for reliability, data platforms and automation while staying hands-on with code and design reviews. Build and mentor a team of 6-10 reliability and platform engineers, driving SRE principles, SLOs and AI-driven anomaly detection.

Spire · Glasgow

Develops and maintains embedded Linux daemons and communication interfaces for satellite systems, working with Yocto on Xilinx MPSoC hardware. Involves C/C++, Bash and Python, low-level protocols like CAN/UART/SPI/I2C, and close collaboration with electrical engineers on board bring-up and fault-tolerant design.

Rolls Royce · Inchinnan

Design, integrate and develop complex aerospace and defence mechanical systems, covering component design, product definition, CAD, structures, control units and transmission or turbomachinery components. Engineers translate requirements into manufacturable, certifiable solutions across new product development and in-service programmes, working in multidisciplinary Mechanical Systems teams.

Rolls Royce · Bristol

Design, integrate and develop complex aerospace and defence products, covering mechanical component design, product definition, structures, control units, transmissions and turbomachinery. Work spans new product development and in-service programmes, translating engineering requirements into manufacturable, certifiable solutions within multi-disciplinary Mechanical Systems teams.

Filtronic · Cambridge

Design precision mechanical components and assemblies for high-frequency RF and microwave products, from concept through volume production. Work spans SolidWorks CAD, thermal CFD and FEA structural analysis, waveguide and cooling architectures, plus manufacturing support with CNC, die-casting and additive processes. Based at the Cambridge Science Park site within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Filtronic · Stockton-on-Tees

Design precision mechanical components and assemblies for high-frequency RF modules, including lightweight enclosures, heatsinks, liquid cooling and waveguide architectures. Use SolidWorks, CFD and FEA to validate thermal and structural performance, working closely with RF and electronics engineers from concept through volume production.

ClearSpace · London

Supports the full technical development of satellite missions, from early concept and requirements through launch and in-orbit commissioning. Coordinates system-level activities, manages interfaces and maintains the system baseline and engineering documentation across subsystems. Works on current missions and future projects within the Systems Engineering Team.

ClearSpace · London

Acts as technical authority for a pioneering space mission, leading end-to-end development across space, ground and launch segments. Coordinates multidisciplinary domain experts, manages technical baselines, budgets and risk, and supports in-orbit operations including LEOP and IOT. Based in London or Luxembourg, working with institutional and commercial partners.

Surrey Satellite Technology · Bordon

Coordinates daily composite production activities, schedules and workflow to meet programme build plans and delivery milestones. Tracks work orders, capacity and work in progress, confirms materials, tooling and resources are ready, and escalates bottlenecks or quality constraints. Works closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, AIT, Supply Chain and PA/QA in a high-precision spacecraft hardware environment.

Redline Group · Reading · £400 – £500 pd

Manage aerospace electronics projects from First Article Inspection through production to End-of-Life, including production ramp-up, serial manufacturing and manufacturing transfers to external suppliers. Monitor supplier quality, cost and delivery, manage obsolescence and supply chain risks, and coordinate engineering, manufacturing and quality teams. Requires EN9100, FAI and aerospace/defence project management experience.

Surrey Satellite Technology · Guildford

Manages small space projects and studies or supports larger programmes from contract award through development, launch preparation and in-orbit commissioning. Leads the day-to-day project core team, handling schedules, work packages, risk, earned value and financial performance, and supports bid activities with programme management input.

Team Jobs - Strategic Accounts · Christchurch, New Zealand · £20 – £20 ph

Assemble, test and maintain safety-critical mechanical equipment and components in a highly regulated aerospace environment, including ECS and LSS fitting. Interpret engineering drawings, perform Operator Control of Quality with stamping, and work with Designers and Engineers within a Lean manufacturing setting.

Holt Executive · Oxfordshire · £40,000 – £70,000 pa

Design, develop and test GNC algorithms for spacecraft missions, covering navigation filters, guidance strategies and attitude/orbit control. Build and validate high-fidelity simulation environments modelling spacecraft hardware, orbital and attitude dynamics, and support flight software integration, verification and FDIR/FMECA activities alongside Systems, Flight Dynamics and Computer Vision teams.

Matchtech · Gloucestershire · £450 – £550 pd

Lead supplier management and technical integration for LTPEM fuel cell stack programmes in the aerospace sector, acting as subject matter expert during design reviews and supporting balance-of-plant fluid systems. Analyse test data to assess stack health, degradation and failure indicators, and apply systems engineering to hydrogen-electric propulsion development.

Gregory Martin International · Portsmouth · £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Lead major systems engineering consulting projects for defence clients, delivering technical excellence across requirements, architecture, MBSE and integration. The role combines team leadership, client delivery, subject-matter expertise and business development, including bids and stakeholder engagement with UK MOD and defence primes.