Latest Space Technology Jobs

Senior Mission Manager

This role involves leading complex space missions from concept through to launch and in-orbit operations, coordinating cross-functional teams and acting as the primary liaison with customers and partners. The Senior Mission Manager ensures technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements are met while managing risks, timelines, and resources. The position supports mission scaling and continuous improvement within a high-reliability engineering environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Thermal Systems Engineer

The role involves leading thermal engineering efforts across satellite missions, including thermal modelling, test planning and execution, and hands-on support during AIT (Assembly, Integration, and Testing). The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure spacecraft thermal performance in orbit and contributes to product development and process improvements within a fast-paced, innovative space technology environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Radio Frequency Subsystem Designer

Design and develop radio frequency subsystems for space applications, focusing on hardware engineering, technical analysis, and specification definition. Work in a multidisciplinary team to solve complex engineering challenges using simulations, prototypes, and models. Contribute to cutting-edge space systems in a rigorous, standards-driven environment.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

Aerodynamics & Aerothermodynamics Engineer

This role involves performing hardware engineering activities in a specialised domain such as aerodynamics or aerothermodynamics, including analysis, simulation, and design of technical solutions. The engineer will define requirements, support resolution of critical development issues, and produce accurate technical reports within a multidisciplinary team. Work spans advanced studies, models, and prototypes to develop space systems for global missions.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

Flight Test Engineer

The Flight Test Engineer will manage end-to-end flight test operations for unmanned aerial vehicles, including test planning, ground preparation, flight execution, and post-flight data analysis. The role involves close collaboration with engineering teams to evaluate system performance and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. A key responsibility includes piloting UAVs manually and autonomously during field testing.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Business Development Lead Defence

This role involves driving business growth in the defence sector by identifying and capturing opportunities with government, military, and prime contractor customers. The candidate will develop capture strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and translate complex engineering solutions into customer value, ensuring compliance and competitiveness. It requires strong knowledge of defence procurement and customer relationship management within a regulated, security-conscious environment.

Saab United Kingdom

Senior PCB Design Engineer | Cambridgeshire |

This role involves taking full ownership of the PCB design process, working with world-class hardware and mechanical engineers on complex integration tasks. You will ensure high-integrity designs from DC to mmWave frequencies, with a focus on RF, digital, analogue, and power PCB design.

Morgan McKinley Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Spacecraft Electronics Engineer

This role involves designing and integrating custom electronics for satellite systems, including PCB design, component selection, and power/signal integrity analysis. The engineer will work closely with software and mechanical teams, perform board bring-up and debugging, and support testing and qualification. Work spans from concept to production, with a focus on high-reliability space applications.

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

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Quality Assurance Engineer

This role involves ensuring product and process quality across Spire's satellite operations and manufacturing workflows. The engineer will lead root cause investigations, manage supplier quality issues, conduct AS9100-aligned audits, and support engineering change validation. The position requires hands-on work in a cleanroom environment and close collaboration with technical teams to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement in a high-technology aerospace setting.

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

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Computer Vision Engineer

Develops advanced computer vision algorithms for object detection, tracking, and 6DoF pose estimation in autonomous systems. Leads technical design and validation, integrating vision solutions with embedded and flight software across multidisciplinary teams. Focuses on robust, deployable perception systems using LiDAR, cameras, and sensor fusion in safety-critical environments.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £94,000 pa

Defence Flight Dynamics Engineer

We are seeking a talented and motivated Flight Dynamics Engineer to join a growing engineering team developing advanced flight dynamics capabilities for defence and space applications. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the design and evolution of sophisticated...

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £85,000 pa

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

Hot Fire Test Technician, Aerospace Propulsion, Space

Conduct hot fire testing of space propulsion systems, including setup, propellant handling, and instrumentation. Operate high-pressure fluid and gas systems, perform calibrations, and support test data collection. Work with flight hardware and follow strict safety and decontamination procedures post-test.

Expert Employment Lower Hartwell, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £42,000 – £48,000 pa

Mechanisms Manager

This role involves leading a team of mechanical engineers focused on spacecraft mechanisms and electro-mechanical systems, ensuring technical excellence, project delivery, and design consistency. The manager will oversee work packages, mentor engineers, resolve technical issues, and maintain a strategic roadmap for mechanisms development. Collaboration with project and functional leads is key to managing risks, resources, and innovation in high-reliability aerospace applications.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

SCC Database Manager

This role involves managing and maintaining SCC databases within a mission-critical aerospace manufacturing environment. The candidate will perform routine system maintenance, troubleshoot failures, and support software and database configuration under the guidance of a Software Manager. It requires hands-on technical expertise in Oracle databases and experience in high-reliability systems operations.

Tatton Recruitment Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £30 – £42 ph

On-site Contract Clearance Required