UK Space Jobs

• Solihull
• Hybrid · 3 days in office

Analyse and ensure the structural and mechanical performance of electrical machines, power electronic converters, engine control units and battery systems across their full life cycle. Work with Design, System, Safety, Service and Airworthiness engineers, using simulation tools such as Ansys, NX and LS Dyna to meet company, customer and regulatory requirements.

Ansys · NX · sc03 +2

• Milton Keynes
• Lead · manages people

Owns end-to-end design of complex electronics modules for satellites and aerospace systems, from architecture and schematic through PCB layout in Altium, analysis, bring-up and production release. Leads teams of hardware engineers, mentors staff and presents design reviews to customers and executives in a high-reliability startup environment.

Altium Designer · Ansys SIwave · ADS SIPro +1

• Nottingham
• On-site

Maintains complex manufacturing equipment including CNC machine tools, robot cells, vacuum furnaces and welding machines through planned preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis and root cause analysis. Works within an established team at a facility specialising in advanced non-conventional welding for aerospace, liaising with OEMs, contractors and the spares integrator.

PLC · HMI · CNC +5

• Stevenage
• On-site
• Entry level
• Internship

A three-year Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship in a satellite manufacturing environment, rotating through production areas such as composite panel production, pipe bending, precision cleaning, surface treatments and CNC machining. Apprentices work in small teams or one-to-one with expert mentors, following cleanroom, 5S and health and safety processes while studying at North Herts College.

CNC Machines

• Stevenage
• On-site
• Entry level
• Internship

A three-year Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship in satellite Assembly, Integration and Test, developing both mechanical and electrical skills. You'll work in small teams on satellite structures, harness routing, soldering, crimping and basic electrical testing, following drawings and tight tolerances, with year three fully on-site.

3DX

• Didcot
• Hybrid
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Develops and maintains flight dynamics models, algorithms, simulations and software tools for mission design, orbit determination, manoeuvre planning and collision avoidance. Works across orbital regimes and the full operational lifecycle, including rendezvous, docking and separation, supporting real-time mission operations with global teams.

MATLAB

• London
• On-site
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Participate in mission design, mission-level verification and operations for current and future in-orbit servicing and debris removal missions. Model orbits, mission phases and parameters for low- and high-thrust trajectories, define CONOPs and operations plans, and run thermal, radiation, illumination and debris mitigation analyses while interfacing with customers and partners.

UKSA · ESA

• Didcot

Supports the definition and development of advanced space mission concepts, from early customer discussions through to fully developed proposals. Leads or contributes to satellite mission proposals, performing orbital, power and link budget analyses and trade-offs across space, ground and launch segments. Works with systems engineering, project management and supply chain teams, building models and tools for cost estimation, risk assessment and performance modelling.

MATLAB · Python · STK

• Oxfordshire
• Hybrid
• £40,000 – £85,000 pa
• Senior

Design, develop and validate flight dynamics software for defence and space missions, covering orbital mechanics, trajectory design and mission analysis. The role blends algorithm development in Python and MATLAB with requirements capture, verification and Agile Scrum delivery, acting as technical interface with suppliers and operations teams.

MATLAB · Python · Linux +2

• Didcot
• Hybrid
• Senior
• Permanent

Develops and operates in-house flight dynamics software for orbital manoeuvres, rendezvous, docking and collision avoidance across multiple mission phases. Interfaces with GNC, ground segment and contractor teams, supports 24/7 shift operations, and works with MATLAB, C++ and Python in a hybrid Harwell-based team.

MATLAB · C++ · Python +1

• London
• On-site
• Permanent

Owns the full lifecycle of Satellite Laser Ranging and Space Debris Laser Ranging systems, from radiometric link-budget modelling and optical bench assembly to time-of-flight data processing and ground station deployment. Acts as laser safety subject matter expert and works across optical design, hardware integration and Python-based instrument control in a small startup team.

NumPy · SciPy · Pandas +7

• Oxfordshire
• £60,000 – £90,000 pa
• Senior

This role involves trajectory planning, mission analysis, and developing software for spacecraft operations. You will work on complex orbital missions, including rendezvous, docking, and separation, and support real-time mission phases. The position offers a hybrid and flexible working environment with opportunities for professional growth.

• Shanghai, China
• On-site
• Senior
• Contract

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.