Latest satellite Jobs

Contracts Manager

The Contracts Manager will lead the Contracts department at Surrey Satellite Technology, overseeing day-to-day operations, contract negotiations, and team management. Key responsibilities include preparing and managing contractual commitments, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Imager Electronics Engineer

This role involves leading the verification, testing, and debugging of imager electronics for space missions, from concept to launch and operational life. You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions and ensure compliance with space environment requirements.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

RF Payload Engineer

The RF Payload Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing the RF payload of secure military communication satellites. This involves creating detailed RF systems, circuitry, and architectures, performing link analysis, and optimizing performance. The role is mission-critical and offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to national security.

Lockheed Martin Newcastle, North East England, United Kingdom £93,000 – £116,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior RF Systems Engineer (Ground Segment)

This role involves designing and developing advanced RF systems for mission-critical military communications satellites. You will work on high-frequency and microwave applications, including RF circuitry, antennas, and system architectures, contributing to the performance and resilience of next-generation systems.

Lockheed Martin Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom £72,000 – £90,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Telecommunications GS Engineer

We are looking for aTelecommunication Ground Station Engineerto design, deploy, and maintain satellite communication infrastructure across our global network. You’ll work onradio interfaces,signal processing pipelines, andsatellite tracking systems ensuringreliable uplink/downlink with our spacecraft. This role offers hands-on development across software,...

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

Senior Mechanisms Engineer

The Senior Mechanisms Engineer will design, analyze, and test space mechanisms for spacecraft, working on multiple projects and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders. The role involves hands-on engineering, managing work packages, and ensuring high reliability in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves developing complex real-time embedded software for spacecraft systems, working within tight deadlines and ensuring compliance with project and quality requirements. The engineer will be responsible for capturing requirements, managing risks, and participating in peer reviews, while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our Platform team supporting Spacecraft Operations. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting other disciplines by focusing on the embedded software aspects of our satellite systems. The...

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

Senior Systems Engineer

This role involves leading systems engineering activities for spacecraft and satellite programs, from concept to delivery. Responsibilities include developing technical performance budgets, managing system requirements, conducting simulations, and supporting systems integration and validation. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge space missions with a multidisciplinary team.

Alexander Associates California, Stirling And Falkirk, United Kingdom £77,400 – £123,100 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

RF Systems Engineer

The RF Systems Engineer will support the development, integration, and testing of next-generation communication systems for commercial, civil, and defence space programmes. Key responsibilities include defining system requirements, designing RF communication systems, and producing technical documentation. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with customer and programme requirements.

Alexander Associates California, Stirling And Falkirk, United Kingdom £59,800 – £87,900 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Software Engineer - On Board Processing

Aim high, go beyond!At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on…Working in our Data...

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Senior React Fronted Developer (Data)

As a Senior React Frontend Developer, you will lead the design and development of user interfaces for the DataCosmos platform, focusing on creating performant, scalable, and user-friendly data visualizations. You will work closely with data and backend engineers to integrate APIs and optimize front-end performance, ensuring that complex satellite data is accessible and actionable for a wide range of users.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Lead Electrical Functional Test AIT Engineer

Lead electrical functional testing for spacecraft flight hardware across the full Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) lifecycle, from subsystem integration to system-level verification. Develop and execute test procedures, automate testing using CCS5 and PCL, operate EGSE, and support qualification and customer acceptance campaigns in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Panoramic Associates Milan, Italy

Hybrid Freelance Clearance Required

Field Service Engineer

This role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing maritime communication and navigation systems, including GMDSS, VSAT, and bridge equipment, across customer sites in the UK and internationally. The engineer will work independently and in teams to deliver technical solutions and high customer service. Projects include system retrofits, commissioning, and radio surveys in a dynamic field environment.

Reed Rh13Dr, RH1 3DR, United Kingdom £27,000 – £29,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Principal System Test Engineer

Design and develop automated test systems for advanced 5G and satellite communication technologies using Python and RF instrumentation. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define verification strategies and integrate test equipment like spectrum analyzers and signal generators. Help shape the future of test automation and product validation in a high-performance wireless technology environment.

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company So167Qj, SO16 7QJ, United Kingdom £70,000 – £80,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent