Jobs in Exeter

Innovation Manager

This role involves driving innovation within Saab UK’s Sensor Systems division by identifying emerging technologies, developing funding proposals, and managing collaborative R&D projects. The Innovation Manager will act as a bridge between engineering teams, external partners, and leadership, ensuring that novel ideas are translated into funded, deliverable initiatives with strategic impact. Activities include technology scouting, bid coordination, partnership development, and project oversight across defence and advanced technology domains.

Saab

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Global Defence Product Sales Responsible

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

Materials & Processes Quality Assurance

This role involves ensuring the quality of materials and processes used in space hardware manufacturing, with a focus on Surface Mounted Technologies (SMT) and printed circuit boards (PCB). The candidate will manage control plans, validate qualification reports, and support non-conformance investigations across internal and procured components. Work includes compliance with ECSS and IPC standards within a regulated aerospace environment.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

Mission Manager

This role involves managing key phases of satellite missions from development through to operations, coordinating cross-functional engineering and operations teams, and ensuring delivery against schedule, cost, and technical requirements. The Mission Manager acts as a central point of contact, driving programme coordination across internal teams, suppliers, and customers. It’s a pivotal role in delivering end-to-end space missions within a fast-growing, mission-driven space technology company.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Embedded Software and Processing Engineer (m/f/d)

Lead the development and integration of embedded processing solutions for advanced space systems, working across hardware and software domains. Define processing architectures using microcontrollers, FPGAs, and DSPs, and support full lifecycle activities from specification to automated testing. Collaborate with international teams and external partners while adhering to space-grade engineering standards and driving process improvements.

Thales Alenia Space Switzerland

Senior Spectrum Systems Engineer

This role involves leading spectrum compliance for satellite systems, translating regulations like EPFD and PFD into technical design requirements. The engineer will develop end-to-end simulation models for interference and coexistence, support ITU filings, and guide frequency usage strategies across LEO constellations. Work includes both ground and in-orbit verification, with strong emphasis on regulatory alignment and system-level performance.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Lead Quality Engineer

The Lead Quality Engineer will lead the quality assurance and management function, ensuring high standards in a precision CNC machining facility. Key responsibilities include managing the quality team, addressing production issues, maintaining quality metrics, and supporting internal and external audits. The role involves close collaboration with operations, supplier quality, and project quality teams to resolve issues and maintain product flow.

Executive Network Group B168Lb, United Kingdom £56,000 pa

Launch Services Contracts Manager

This role involves end-to-end ownership of Spire’s launch services procurement, including sourcing, contracting, and managing relationships with satellite launch providers. The candidate will develop commercial frameworks, negotiate long-term agreements, and ensure reliable, cost-effective access to launch capacity across dedicated and rideshare options. They will work closely with technical and programme teams to align contracts with mission requirements, while driving supplier performance and compliance in a highly regulated environment.

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