Latest Satellite Engineer Jobs

Imager Electronics Engineer

This role involves leading the verification, testing, and debugging of imager electronics for space-based optical payloads. The engineer will develop test plans, perform circuit-level analysis, support design teams, and ensure compliance with space-environment standards. Work spans from design validation through to integration, AIT, and commissioning, with a strong focus on test automation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Power Systems Engineer

This role involves designing, analysing, and verifying spacecraft power systems, including battery regulators, power distribution, and DC-DC converters. The engineer will support module development, testing, and integration, from concept through to spacecraft-level thermal-vacuum testing. Work includes hands-on fault-finding, ATE configuration, and collaboration with senior engineers on qualification and new product development.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

Applied AI Engineer: Space & EO (Data)

This role involves developing AI applications using satellite and Earth Observation (EO) data to solve real-world problems. The engineer will build computer vision models for image analysis, design LLM-driven workflows with RAG and tool-calling, and integrate AI capabilities into the scalable DataCosmos platform. Collaboration with commercial teams and rapid iteration on customer-driven pilots are key aspects of the role.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Operations Engineer (AIT Production)

This role involves developing and optimizing satellite manufacturing processes within a high-tech production environment. The engineer will apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability in satellite assembly and testing. Responsibilities include data analysis, SOP development, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards during production.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Systems Engineer

The Senior Systems Engineer leads the technical execution of space missions, managing system requirements, technical budgets, and cross-disciplinary integration from development through on-orbit validation. This role acts as the primary technical liaison between internal teams, customers, and contractors, ensuring mission success through rigorous verification and risk management. The position requires deep expertise in satellite systems, including RF/optical payloads and ground station networks, within a hybrid work model based in Glasgow.

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

On-site Permanent

Senior Software Engineer - Space Reliability

Build autonomous, self-healing systems for satellite operations using SRE principles, AI-driven anomaly detection, and automated recovery pipelines. Develop data platforms for telemetry ingestion and operational insight, and create real-time mission tooling in close collaboration with operators. Focus on reducing toil through automation at scale across space and ground assets.

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

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Project Manager - Space / Satellite

This role involves leading end-to-end satellite mission projects from contract award through spacecraft development, launch, commissioning, and operational acceptance. The Senior Project Manager will provide strategic leadership across engineering, commercial, and supply chain functions, acting as the primary customer interface and ensuring delivery within financial, schedule, and technical constraints. The position focuses on scaling production for innovative constellation satellite missions serving institutional, defence, and international clients.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Quality Inspector (CMM / Precision Engineering)

Perform inspection across the production lifecycle for high-precision CNC-machined components used in defence, aerospace, and medical sectors. Program and operate Mitutoyo CMM systems, conduct dimensional and surface roughness checks using precision tools, and generate first article inspection reports. Support ISO 9001 compliance and customer audits while ensuring strict adherence to engineering drawings and GD&T specifications.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom £42,000 – £52,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Payload Product Assurance Engineer

The role involves leading product assurance activities for space payload hardware, ensuring compliance with stringent standards like ECSS, ESA, and NASA. The engineer will work across the product lifecycle, supporting quality across design, manufacturing, and testing, with a strong focus on reliability, non-conformance management, and supplier quality in high-integrity space and defence applications.

Baltic Recruitment Sedgefield, County Durham, United Kingdom £55,000 – £60,000 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

Shipping Officer

This role involves managing the end-to-end logistics of sensitive satellite components and equipment, coordinating domestic and international shipments, ensuring compliance with export controls, and maintaining accurate inventory records. The Shipping Officer will work closely with suppliers, engineering teams, and freight partners in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Responsibilities include documentation management, customs coordination, packaging oversight, and continuous improvement of shipping processes.

Matchtech Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom £20 – £25 ph

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Senior Quality Inspector

Perform first-off, in-process, and final inspections of high-precision CNC machined components using CMM and conventional measuring tools. Interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T, generate inspection reports, lead root cause analyses, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards. Support quality planning, calibration management, and mentor junior team members within a regulated manufacturing environment.

FindCore Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required