Latest Spacecraft Engineer Jobs

Embedded Software Engineer

An exciting opportunity to make a difference and deliver highly innovative software solutions for spacecraft missions. This role has responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, and development of Embedded Software for Satellite Systems.Engineers at SSTL are involved on a mission...

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

AIT Lead Engineer

Lead and execute spacecraft or payload assembly, integration, and environmental testing through all mission phases, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and system requirements. Oversee test operations, manage cross-functional teams, and support customer and project needs during ground testing and commissioning. Drive technical documentation, test planning, and hands-on integration activities in a cleanroom environment.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Mechanical Design Engineer

This role involves designing spacecraft components, assemblies, and systems using 3D modelling tools. Responsibilities include managing mechanical work packages, supporting sub-system integration, and working closely with project managers, system engineers, and manufacturing teams.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Power Systems Engineer

This role involves designing, analyzing, developing, and verifying power systems for spacecraft missions. You will work closely with senior engineers to deliver flight modules, manage documentation, and support spacecraft-level testing, ensuring timely delivery and quality of power systems.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Systems Engineer

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead the technical delivery of complex space missions, driving system architecture, integration, and mission success. You will define and manage mission requirements, perform system analyses, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated spacecraft solutions while mentoring junior engineers and promoting best practices.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

RAMS Engineer

As a RAMS Engineer, you will lead reliability, radiation, and thermal analysis activities for satellite missions, ensuring systems are robust and perform consistently. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to shape designs, mitigate risks, and improve processes.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

SCOF Systems Engineer

The role involves maintaining the operational state of the SCOF ground segment equipment, including RF systems, modems, and communications systems. Responsibilities include providing on-call support, maintaining system drawings, and identifying opportunities for system upgrades and enhancements.

Airbus Defence and Space East Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer

This role involves leading the development of propulsion systems from concept to deployment, performing performance calculations, and managing technical requirements. The engineer will work on advanced space programs for commercial, civil, and defense customers, contributing to innovative spacecraft and launch vehicle projects.

Alexander Associates California, Stirling And Falkirk, United Kingdom £80,900 – £123,800 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

RF Systems Engineer

The RF Systems Engineer will support the development, integration, and testing of next-generation communication systems for commercial, civil, and defence space programmes. Key responsibilities include defining system requirements, designing RF communication systems, and producing technical documentation. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with customer and programme requirements.

Alexander Associates California, Stirling And Falkirk, United Kingdom £59,800 – £87,900 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Radiation and Nuclear Hardening Engineer

This role involves working on advanced spacecraft projects, including rovers and satellites for telecoms, military, and scientific applications. You will learn about radiation and nuclear hardening, produce and review technical documentation, and manage radiation testing of components. The position offers opportunities for career growth and collaboration with experienced engineers.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Product Assurance Manager

This role involves leading product assurance and quality activities across spacecraft development projects, ensuring compliance and reliability throughout the lifecycle. The manager will work with engineering teams and suppliers to implement assurance plans, conduct audits, and resolve non-conformances. They will also mentor junior staff and support continuous improvement in a high-integrity space technology environment.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £90,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent