UK Space Jobs

Latest UK roles, updated daily.

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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
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Systems Engineer

As a Systems Engineer, you will act as the bridge between shop floor users and third-party suppliers, focusing on monitoring service performance, supporting IT solutions, and maintaining the MES support strategy. You will work closely with an international team to ensure operational stability and optimize workflows, while also troubleshooting technical issues and engaging with third parties when necessary.

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required
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Engineering Project Manager

As an Engineering Project Manager at BAE Systems, you will oversee the full lifecycle of Engineering projects, from defining execution strategies to ensuring timely and compliant delivery. You will provide technical leadership, make key decisions, and collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to drive innovative solutions and continuous improvement.

BAE Systems Sheerness, Kent, United Kingdom £85,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required
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Engineering Project Manager

As an Engineering Project Manager at BAE Systems, you will oversee the full lifecycle of Engineering projects, from defining execution strategies to ensuring compliant delivery. You will provide technical leadership, make key decisions, and collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to drive innovative solutions and continuous improvement.

BAE Systems Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4AQ, United Kingdom £85,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required
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Senior Bid Manager

Spire Global is a space-to-cloud data and analytics company that owns and operates one of the largest constellations of satellites. Our proprietary data collection and processing techniques provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, weather, and earth intelligence data in the...

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom
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Senior Systems Operations Engineer

As a Senior Systems Operations Engineer at Spire, you will be responsible for ensuring that on-orbit mission operations meet and sustain technical and service-level objectives. You will serve as the technical link between the development and operations phases of the...

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom
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Senior Power Systems Engineer

This role involves leading the design, analysis, development, and verification of power systems for spacecraft missions. You will work closely with other technical leads to deliver innovative power solutions, manage work packages, and interface with internal and external stakeholders.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Contracts Manager

The Contracts Manager will oversee day-to-day operations, manage contractual commitments, and lead a team in the space sector. Responsibilities include negotiating and drafting contracts, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with MOD regulations.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Assembly Operative/Fitter (Aerospace)

This role involves disassembling, testing, fault-finding, and repairing various aircraft safety equipment such as inflatable slides and rafts. You will work in a specialist team within a safety department, with opportunities for dedicated training and technical development.

Rise Technical Recruitment Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, United Kingdom £27,000 – £32,000 pa

Heavy Mechanical Fitter

DO YOU HAVE HEAVY MECHANICAL FITTING EXPERIENCE - LOOKING FOR A ROLE WITH PROGRESSION - DON'T MIND GETTING YOU HANDS DIRTY AT WORK? Is yes then please read on!Job title:Heavy Mechanical TechnicianJob location:Burton-On-TrentHourly pay rate:£22.50 Paye / £30.13 UmbrellaHours per...

Shorterm Group Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1JG, United Kingdom £22 – £30 ph

Quality Engineer (Aerospace)

This role involves supporting APQP activities, managing PPAP documentation, and working closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure zero defects in new and existing aerospace programmes. The Quality Engineer will also investigate non-conformances, support audits, and embed customer requirements in manufacturing processes.

THOMAS Professional Montpellier, Gloucestershire, GL50 1SD, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Electronics Engineer

The Electronics Engineer will lead end-to-end PCB design activities, from requirements capture to in-service support, ensuring robust and manufacturable designs. Responsibilities include developing multi-layer PCB architectures, performing signal and power integrity analysis, and defining verification and validation activities. The role involves working in small cross-functional teams and supporting regulatory compliance and production test solutions.

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1LZ, United Kingdom £35,000 – £50,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required

Trainee Field Service Engineer

Trainee Field Service EngineerCambridge£31,000 - £35,000 + Bonuses + Overtime (OTE £38'000 Plus) + Technical Training + Private Healthcare + Holidays + Progression + Industry-Leading Pension + Car / Van Option + Company Credit Card + 'Immediate Start'Break into a...

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £31,000 – £35,000 pa

Project Engineer

The Project Engineer will manage the delivery of high-performance aerospace systems, working across multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include design work using FEA, 2D/3D CAD, project reviews, and supervising prototype manufacturing. The role emphasizes precision, innovation, and technical problem-solving from concept to completion.

Melbreck Technical Recruitment Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Estimating Sales Engineer (Aerospace)

Estimating Sales Engineer (Aerospace)£50,000 - £60,000 + benefitsLocation - Chessington, SurreyAre you an experienced Estimating Engineer, Sales Engineer, or Production Engineer from a precision engineering or aerospace background, looking to join a long-established and highly respected engineering business with a...

Rise Technical Recruitment Chessington, London, KT9 2EG, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa
On-site Permanent