UK Space Jobs

Latest UK roles, updated daily.

Software Engineer (Object-Oriented Programming)

This role involves building and integrating computer vision algorithms and working on complex software projects from scratch. You will collaborate with a highly skilled team, support junior members, and have significant autonomy in decision-making. The company specializes in satellite communication and system integration for various industries, including defense and aerospace.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Lancaster, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Maintenance Engineer (multiskilled)

This role involves maintaining and repairing CNC machinery and production equipment, managing a preventative maintenance schedule, and driving reliability improvements. You'll work in a precision engineering environment, focusing on minimising downtime and maintaining high standards.

Shorterm Group Tamworth, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Manufacturing Team Leader

The Manufacturing Team Leader role involves supporting the Manufacturing Manager in a precision component manufacturing facility, primarily in the Aerospace sector. Responsibilities include leading the Machine Shop, conducting daily operations meetings, and ensuring EHS, quality, and production targets are met.

Owen Daniels Spondon, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Flexible

Quality Engineer - NPI

This role involves supporting new product introduction (NPI) activities, managing non-conformances, and preparing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) in line with aerospace standards. You will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier teams to drive quality improvements and support internal audits and quality system compliance.

DCS Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer will ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards, lead product and process assurance activities, and drive defect reduction initiatives. They will act as a key quality interface across operations, engineering, suppliers, and customers, supporting audits and issue resolution.

Owen Daniels Cv79Ju, CV7 9JU, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Senior Manufacturing Engineer & NPI Manager

This role involves leading the New Product Introduction (NPI) process for advanced aerospace components, applying APQP methodologies to manage risks, and optimizing manufacturing processes. You will collaborate with CNC programmers, production teams, and suppliers to ensure successful product launches and continuous improvement.

Owen Daniels Bs306Hz, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Senior Systems Engineer

The role involves applying Systems Engineering principles to radar system development, from requirements definition and design through integration, support, and disposal. You will lead the technical evolution of existing radar products and develop new capabilities, resolving complex engineering challenges and managing system design and requirements.

Appcastenterprise Cowes, United Kingdom £66,300 pa
On-site Permanent Part-time Clearance Required

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Product Assurance

In this role, you will deliver engineering assurance for BAE Systems' Maritime Submarines products, ensuring product integrity and compliance across major programmes. You will lead assurance reviews, provide independent oversight, and collaborate with engineering and business teams to influence product quality and safety.

Appcastenterprise Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LD, United Kingdom £55,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Procurement Leader

You will lead end-to-end procurement activities for the Dreadnought programme, engaging with MOD stakeholders and managing major international contracts. Your role involves sourcing, negotiating, and ensuring supplier performance, with a focus on cost, quality, and schedule targets.

Appcastenterprise Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LD, United Kingdom £50,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Design Engineer - Electrical

This role involves providing electrical design and integration support for new systems and equipment on maritime platforms. Responsibilities include creating electrical drawings, liaising with customers and partners, conducting ship surveys, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure the successful integration of electrical systems.

Appcastenterprise Portsmouth, United Kingdom £43,500 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Radar Mechanical Design Lead

This senior mechanical engineering role involves leading the design and development of complex mechanical systems for a cutting-edge technology demonstrator. The candidate will act as the mechanical design authority, ensuring robust and compliant solutions throughout the full engineering lifecycle, and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align mechanical solutions with overall system requirements.

Appcastenterprise Cowes, United Kingdom £85,700 pa
Hybrid Permanent Part-time Clearance Required

Senior Engineer - C&I Integration, Verification & Validation

This role involves developing and shaping the Integration, Verification and Validation (IV&V) capability for SSNA Platform Complex Systems. You will establish robust frameworks, support system integration, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, contributing to high-quality, fully integrated systems.

Appcastenterprise Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LD, United Kingdom £42,215 pa
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering Power

As a Principal Engineer in the Electrical Engineering Power Team, you will lead the development of design documents, review supplier documentation, and ensure design compliance for advanced electrical systems. You will work on cutting-edge projects, including the UK’s next-generation SSN design, collaborating with teams from the UK, Australia, and the United States.

Appcastenterprise Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LD, United Kingdom £47,241 pa
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer

In this role, you will support the development and delivery of mechanical platform systems for complex submarine programmes, ensuring robust design evidence and safe engineering solutions. You will contribute to testing, commissioning, and issue resolution, while mentoring junior engineers and maintaining design intent across multidisciplinary teams.

Appcastenterprise Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LD, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Hardware Team Leader

As a Hardware Team Leader, you will manage a team of hardware engineers responsible for supporting production programs in safety-critical technologies like Helmet Mounted Displays, Mission Computers, and Flight Controls. You will lead cost and performance trade-offs, ensure adherence to company processes, and drive continuous improvement in design and team skills.

Appcastenterprise Rochester, United Kingdom £60,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required