Latest Space Systems Engineer Jobs

Systems Engineering Consultant

The role involves leading major consulting projects in systems engineering, providing technical expertise and strategic advice, and contributing to business development. Responsibilities include mentoring junior consultants, developing technical solutions, and engaging with clients in defence, telecommunications, and other high-integrity sectors.

Gregory Martin International Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Principal Consultant Systems Engineering

The Principal Consultant - Systems Engineering role involves leading major consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Responsibilities include providing strategic advice on systems engineering approaches, developing architectures and technical roadmaps, and mentoring junior consultants. The role also involves business development, identifying opportunities, and contributing to bids.

Gregory Martin International Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Data Handling Engineer

As a Data Handling Engineer at Thales Alenia Space, you will be responsible for analysing customer needs, formalising specifications, and designing and testing the architecture of command and control systems. You will work in a challenging environment, solving complex problems and collaborating with a diverse team.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

Ground Segment Engineering and Architectures

This role involves analysing customer needs, formalising specifications and architecture, and carrying out integration, verification, and validation tests for space systems. You will work on advanced studies, simulations, and prototypes to design and demonstrate innovative solutions to customers.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design and develop precision mechanical components and assemblies for high-frequency RF systems, with a focus on thermal efficiency, structural integrity, and manufacturability. Perform advanced simulation and analysis using CFD and FEA to validate designs under extreme environmental conditions. Collaborate closely with RF, electronics, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, space-qualified hardware from concept through production.

Filtronic Cambridge, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design and develop precision mechanical components and assemblies for high-frequency RF systems, focusing on thermal efficiency, structural integrity, and manufacturability. Perform advanced simulation and analysis for thermal and mechanical performance under extreme conditions, including space environments. Collaborate closely with RF and electronics engineers to ensure mechanical designs support optimal electromagnetic performance and support prototyping, testing, and production across aerospace, defence, and telecommunications applications.

Filtronic High Peak, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Software Engineer

You will work on building and maintaining advanced testing frameworks, automating software updates for satellites, and improving the satellite software development lifecycle. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support high-impact projects and enhance developer productivity.

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

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Develop and maintain embedded firmware for satellite systems, focusing on real-time performance and reliability in space-constrained environments. Work across the full development lifecycle from design to on-orbit support, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex embedded issues. Utilize FreeRTOS, ARM Cortex microcontrollers, and low-level serial protocols in a fast-paced, space-focused engineering environment.

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

Electronics Manager

This role involves leading a team of electronic engineers in the design and prototyping of safety- and mission-critical systems within a defence and security environment. The manager will oversee technical delivery, ensure compliance with DO-254 standards, and coordinate across engineering disciplines. The position operates in a highly regulated, security-cleared context with a focus on traceability, quality governance, and cross-functional project execution.

Saab United Kingdom

Graduate Electronics Engineer (Space / Defence)

This role involves working closely with experienced engineers to develop and test RF systems and components. You will receive comprehensive training in RF technology and gain hands-on experience with specialist equipment, contributing to a variety of technical projects.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom £27,000 – £32,000 pa

GNC Algorithms Engineer

Design and develop guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms for spacecraft systems, spanning the full lifecycle from simulation and modelling to flight software integration and verification. Work on autonomous navigation, attitude control, and rendezvous operations within a multidisciplinary team. Utilise high-fidelity simulations and tools like MATLAB/Simulink and Python to deliver robust, flight-ready GNC solutions.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £70,000 pa

Product Assurance Engineer

The Product Assurance Engineer will lead product assurance and quality activities for complex space payload hardware, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry standards. Responsibilities include managing quality plans, component qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

Copello Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, United Kingdom £55,000 – £60,000 pa

Flight Dynamics Engineer

This role involves designing, developing, and validating flight dynamics software for defence and space applications. You will work in a multidisciplinary team, contributing to mission analysis, system requirements, and technical documentation, while supporting business development and customer engagements.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £85,000 pa

Flight Test Engineer

The Flight Test Engineer will manage end-to-end flight test operations for unmanned aerial vehicles, including test planning, ground preparation, flight execution, and post-flight data analysis. The role involves close collaboration with engineering teams to evaluate system performance and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. A key responsibility includes piloting UAVs manually and autonomously during field testing.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mechanical Design Engineer will work on complex aerospace projects, focusing on concept and detail design, supporting analysis, and processing engineering changes. They will collaborate with the design team and production engineering to develop new products and ensure designs are production-ready.

Morson Edge North Coker, Somerset, BA22 9HR, United Kingdom