UK Space Jobs

ClearSpace · London

Act as technical authority for spacecraft propulsion design within the Mechanical, Thermal and Propulsion team, owning the propulsion architecture across the mission lifecycle. Lead concept definition, system-level trade-offs, budgets, requirements and verification, with potential to coordinate the MTP domains on a mission. Involves mentoring engineers and engaging customers, suppliers and institutional stakeholders.

ClearSpace · London

Owns the spacecraft thermal architecture across all mission phases, defining control strategies, thermal budgets and hardware such as MLI, radiators, heat pipes and heaters. Leads thermal modelling in ESATAN-TMS, verification and TVAC testing, and may coordinate the Mechanical, Thermal and Propulsion domains on a mission. Acts as technical authority liaising with customers, suppliers and partners while mentoring thermal engineers.

Foundational · London

Hands-on role running the workshop and building the hardware for autonomous satellite laser ranging stations. Involves manual machining on lathe and mill, assembling mechanical parts, building wiring looms and electrical cabinets, and testing station hardware before it ships. Also supports engineers in turning prototypes into repeatable builds and prepares equipment for shipping to global sites.

Foundational · London

Builds image processing pipelines for optical satellite tracking, covering detection, streak extraction and astrometry, plus camera and timing calibration for accurate, traceable measurements. Develops real-time processing for closed-loop tracking and validates results against catalogue orbits and in-house laser ranging data, working closely with optics and software teams on camera selection.

Surrey Satellite Technology · Guildford

Design, implement and verify RF payload solutions for satellite missions, covering system-level performance analysis of communications, radar and SIGINT payloads. The role spans hardware specification for transmitters, receivers and antennas, signal processing, tool development, and payload verification through environmental test and in-orbit commissioning. It also includes work package management, budget and schedule planning, bid input and presenting technical progress to stakeholders.

Surrey Satellite Technology · Guildford

Manufacture flight harnesses and test cables for spacecraft assembly, integration and testing, working within the AIT team to implement harness designs that meet electrical, grounding and environmental requirements. Involves liaising with systems engineers on anomalies, progress reporting, test cable build, harness routing discussions and general AIT/EVT support, with possible overseas travel and irregular hours at peak times.

Enmase Group · Basingstoke · £65,000 pa

Provide pre-sales technical support across sales, projects and engineering in satellite communications and broadcast, joining account managers on customer visits and coordinating engineering input for key accounts. Develop product knowledge, build supplier relationships, deliver internal training and share market insight, with potential to take on a portfolio of key customer accounts.

CesiumAstro · Milton Keynes

Owns integration and verification of space-communication systems spanning digital and analogue hardware, building and maintaining test setups and software for modem and link validation at baseband and RF level. Involves calibration and metrology analysis, Python-based modular test tooling, and troubleshooting link performance alongside DSP, hardware and software teams.

CesiumAstro · Milton Keynes

Designs and implements high-speed DSP algorithms for satellite and aerospace communication systems, including filters, equalisers, timing/carrier recovery loops and FFT engines. Builds floating- and fixed-point models in MATLAB or Python to verify VHDL hardware realisations, modelling channel impairments such as noise, Doppler and multipath.

Rise Technical Recruitment · Warminster · £30,000 – £35,000 pa

Support the day-to-day movement of parts and materials through a close-knit stores and logistics function, booking in, storing and issuing stock accurately. Coordinate UK and international shipments, preparing HMRC customs documentation and maintaining records to meet compliance and traceability standards while liaising with internal teams and external couriers. Monday to Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm with an early Friday finish.

Honeywell · Tewkesbury

Support and develop embedded software solutions for satellite connectivity within Honeywell Aerospace's Satellite Communication team, based at the Tewkesbury site. The internship centres on cutting-edge software work for satellite communication systems.

Strongfield · Shanghai, China

This role involves leading the design and development of composite wing box structures for a new civil aircraft program. The engineer will conduct in-depth research on structural components and drive product development within a supportive, internationally integrated aerospace team. The position emphasizes technical leadership and innovation in composite design while offering a balanced lifestyle in Shanghai with opportunities for regional exploration.