UK Space Jobs

Senior Systems Engineer

Owns the specification, architecture, integration and verification of optical ground stations, acting as primary technical contact for external partners and suppliers. Leads a small team with sprint planning and Agile workflows, while driving MBSE, SysML and documentation practices across the engineering lifecycle.

Archangel Lightworks Oxford

Hybrid

Control Systems Engineer

Develop, document and test control systems for ground and space-based optical terminals, including algorithms for coarse and fine pointing, fast steering mirrors, adaptive optics and optical sensors. Build and maintain hardware-in-the-loop real-time simulations, run trade-off analyses of control concepts and components, and support the software team with implementation.

Archangel Lightworks Oxford

Hybrid

Electronics Manager

Lead the electronics design and prototyping department, guiding overall design and supporting management of 8-10 electronic engineers across multiple programmes. Act as organisational subject matter expert for DO-254 processes and maintain design assurance and verification traceability for safety-critical electronics. Work cross-functionally with systems, software, mechanical and test teams, and support bids and cost estimation.

Saab Bedford

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Optical Systems Engineer

Develops optical and photonic subsystems for laser communication terminals, covering requirements definition, trade-off analysis, modelling and tolerancing in Zemax, plus breadboard testing and assembly, integration and test. Works closely with the Product Technical Lead and optical engineering team, managing component suppliers and providing technical leadership of subsystem projects.

Archangel Lightworks Oxford

Hybrid

Factory Assemblers

Producing looms, cable assemblies and test equipment from drawings and kits to IPC 620/military/aerospace standards, including crimping, soldering, lacing and splicing, plus wiring cabinets and fixtures. Prototype and very small production runs (typically no more than three of the same product), liaising with in-house engineers on technical queries and build solutions, with occasional on-site customer support.

South West Recruitment Blandford Forum

On-site Clearance Required

Trainee Estimator

Preparation of estimates and quotations for a CNC precision engineering firm, including contract reviews, sales order processing, and creating parts, BOMs and works orders on the production control system. Also involves placing purchase orders for raw material, expediting manufacture, and liaising with Production and Quality on customer progress. Suits a CNC Miller or Turner moving into an office-based commercial role.

Gregory Martin International Yateley £35,000 – £50,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Develop manufacturing processes for machining and mechanical assembly, defining operation sequences, production layouts and detailed process instructions. Create manufacturing BOMs and routings in SAP, provide Basis of Estimates, and identify tooling and fixturing needs. Works closely with Industrial and Production Engineering on NPI and business process improvements.

Advanced Resource Managers Bedfordshire £50,000 – £55,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Develops manufacturing processes, defining operation sequences, production layouts and tooling requirements for electro-mechanical and composite assemblies. Creates technical requirement specifications, process instructions and manufacturing BOMs/routings in SAP, providing basis of estimates and supporting MDWT meetings and technology roadmap work alongside Industrial and Production Engineering.

Advanced Resource Managers Bedfordshire £53,000 – £57,000 pa

Permanent

Hardware Design Manager

Lead and grow an RTL/digital hardware engineering organisation, managing teams across multiple locations while providing technical direction across ASIC and FPGA development. The role combines people management, process improvement and delivery, including driving adoption of automation and AI-assisted engineering tools. Experience in 5G/6G, wireless, satellite, DSP or semiconductor IP is valued.

Spectrum IT Recruitment Southampton

On-site Permanent

Electrical Equipment Assembler

Manufacture electronic equipment through electromechanical assembly and soldering within a small production unit, working from technical documents and handling non-conformances per stated processes. Contribute to continuous improvement in quality, delivery and cost, and support and train new employees while reporting on your own work status.

Saab Fareham

Clearance Required

Responsable Technique Instrument avant-projet satellites observation & science (H/F)

Pilote les activités d'avant-projet et de préparation d'offres pour des instruments optiques et scientifiques spatiaux, des phases 0/A/B1 jusqu'à la définition d'architectures robustes et compétitives. Coordonne les expertises système, optique, mécanique, thermique, détection et IVVQ, et assure l'interface avec clients, partenaires et fournisseurs dans un contexte international France-Italie.

Thales Alenia Space Cannes, France

Design Authority Solution Logiciel (Logiciel embarqué / Bancs de test / Simulateurs) F/H

Acts as the technical authority ensuring the overall coherence of software solutions across flight software, test benches and satellite simulators, from bid phase through delivery. Defines the global vision, drives technical trade-offs, challenges requirements and supports software architects, system and hardware engineering, plus costing and technology roadmaps.

Thales Alenia Space Cannes, France

Ingénieur Réglage combinaison Optique en AIT Instruments Optique Spatiaux - (H/F)

Within the electro-optical performance unit, the role covers the study, definition, set-up and execution of optical and performance tests for space instruments, using largely bespoke ground support equipment. It spans component, sub-system and system levels, including interferometric Fizeau measurement, uncertainty budgets, test procedures and supplier follow-up, working closely with mechanical, electrical and signal-processing teams.

Thales Alenia Space Cannes, France

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Lead a manufacturing engineering function of around 20 people in a precision aerospace environment, owning NPI, Lean improvement and cost reduction. The role combines people leadership with hands-on technical support for machining, tooling and production challenges, working closely with engineering, quality and operations.

Owen Daniels Coventry

On-site Permanent