Latest satellite engineer Jobs

Satellite Ground Station Systems Engineer

This role involves working on the research, design, and development of satellite ground station systems, including telemetry, tracking, and command systems, payload data downlink processing, and parabolic reception antennas. You will also contribute to technical project delivery, consultancy, and collaboration with universities and research centers.

Expert Employment Chilton, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £38,000 – £68,000 pa

Propulsion Systems Engineer

This role involves systems engineering for satellite propulsion systems, focusing on trade-off analysis, requirements generation, and system design across fluidic, thermal, and electrical domains. The engineer will perform FMECA and other system analyses while supporting manufacturing and assembly planning. Work is conducted in collaboration with national and European space agencies on defence and scientific spacecraft projects.

Expert Employment Lower Hartwell, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £35,000 – £46,000 pa

Backend Engineer (DataCosmos)

This role involves designing and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs for DataCosmos, a geospatial data platform that processes and delivers satellite data. The engineer will work extensively with Go and Python, cloud-native technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, and contribute to CI/CD and infrastructure improvements. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key to delivering solutions for real-world space missions.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Mechanical Engineer

This role involves leading mechanical design for satellites, subsystems, and ground support equipment, using 3D CAD tools to produce precise models and drawings. The engineer will apply GD&T standards, support assembly and testing in cleanroom environments, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver flight-ready hardware. Work spans from design through to integration and testing within a dynamic, mission-driven space technology environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Flexible

Systems Engineering Team Lead

Leads a team of systems engineers while actively contributing to the design and development of complex spacecraft systems across the full lifecycle, from mission concept to integration and verification. Focuses on technical trade-offs, requirements management, and cross-disciplinary coordination within a high-tech space organisation. Offers leadership responsibility alongside hands-on engineering in a collaborative, international environment.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £98,000 pa

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

Systems Engineering Consultant

The role involves leading major consulting projects in systems engineering, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Responsibilities include strategic advice on defence programs, developing architectures and technical roadmaps, and mentoring junior consultants. The position requires extensive experience in defence systems engineering, stakeholder engagement, and business development.

Gregory Martin International Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Senior AIT Test Engineer

This role involves leading assembly, integration, and test (AIT) activities for on-board processor units in advanced space communications systems. The engineer will perform hands-on electrical, thermal, and environmental testing, including vibration, shock, and vacuum, ensuring validation of satellite payload and subsystems. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams is required during integration with ground test equipment and throughout the test lifecycle.

Enterprise Recruitment Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £80,000 pa

Senior AIT Test Engineer

Lead AIT activities for on-board processor units in advanced space communications systems, including integration of payload, subsystems, and ground test equipment. Perform thermal, shock, vibration, vacuum, and electrical testing in a hands-on engineering role. Work across multidisciplinary teams on cutting-edge satellite and space flight hardware projects within a globally respected organisation.

Enterprise Recruitment Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £80,000 pa

Artificial Intelligence Space Engineer

This role involves designing and developing trustworthy AI components for space systems, combining data-driven and symbolic AI techniques. The engineer will work on NLP, multimodal human-machine dialogue, machine learning, and knowledge-based reasoning, integrating scientific methods into engineering processes. Emphasis is placed on ethical design, innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration in a high-tech space environment.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

Information & Cybersecurity Assurance Manager

This role involves leading cybersecurity and information assurance activities across product and service development lifecycles, with a focus on Secure by Design principles. The individual will manage certifications, contractual security obligations, and third-party compliance while supporting incident response and space licensing security requirements. They will also lead vulnerability management, penetration testing coordination, and governance of security controls across infrastructure, cloud, and applications.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Quality Control Technician

As a Quality Control Technician, you will perform visual and dimensional inspections of spacecraft components, support in-process and final inspections, resolve supplier engineering queries, and maintain inspection equipment. You will work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and maintain accurate records.

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

Ground Segment Systems Team Lead

Leads the design, integration, and operation of satellite ground segment systems, ensuring technical robustness and alignment across subsystems and mission operations. Manages a small team of engineers, overseeing technical development, system validation, and lifecycle support from concept to deployment. Acts as a key interface between engineering, software, and operations teams while driving architectural consistency and mission readiness.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £98,000 pa

Project Manager - Space Systems

This role involves leading and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams to deliver complex space technology and hardware programmes. Responsibilities include managing project objectives, budgets, risks, and relationships with stakeholders, while working closely with engineering teams to resolve technical issues.

Alexander Associates Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £75,000 pa

Senior Project Manager - Space Systems

This role involves leading and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams to deliver complex space hardware and technology development programmes. Responsibilities include managing project budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder relationships, while working closely with engineering teams to resolve technical issues and ensure successful project delivery.

Alexander Associates Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £75,000 pa