Latest Mission Operations Engineer Jobs

Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer to join a pioneering space organisation working on advanced orbital missions and next-generation space technologies.In this role, you will play a key part in trajectory planning, optimisation, and mission...

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

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

Optical Systems Engineer

Design and lead the development of optical payloads for Earth observation satellites, from concept through launch and in-orbit operations. Perform mission analysis, define system requirements, and manage image quality metrics like MTF and SNR. Coordinate across engineering teams and suppliers to deliver integrated, high-performance space systems.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

GNC Engineer

This role involves designing, developing, and verifying Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems for advanced satellite missions, with a focus on algorithm development, hardware integration, and system-level performance. The engineer will work across the full GNC lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, and in-orbit operations support, within a multidisciplinary team. Emphasis is placed on innovation in GNC and computer vision technologies for next-generation spacecraft.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £70,000 pa

Bid Technical Manager Software

This role involves leading the technical aspects of software-focused bids, translating customer requirements into feasible solutions while aligning with product strategy. You'll act as Product Owner during bid phases, coordinate input from engineering teams, and ensure proposals are technically sound and competitive. The position is central to shaping digital solutions using AI, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity in a space-focused innovation environment.

Thales Alenia Space Luxembourg

Beca/ Young Talent Program 2026-2027

This role offers a 12-month full-time paid internship within Thales Alenia Space’s Young Talent Program, providing hands-on experience on real space industry projects across technical and operational domains. Participants will work in a multicultural environment with mentorship, formal training, and exposure to international missions, including exploration projects like Mars science missions. The program supports professional growth through structured on-the-job learning, networking, and potential postgraduate education access.

Thales Alenia Space Spain

Hybrid Internship Clearance Required

RF Engineer

Design and develop high-performance RF and mmWave subsystems for mission-critical applications in telecommunications, aerospace, defence, and space. Perform hands-on RF design, simulation, testing, and troubleshooting across the full product lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced connectivity solutions meeting stringent performance and reliability standards.

Filtronic High Peak, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

RF Engineer

Design and develop high-performance RF, microwave, and millimetre-wave subsystems for mission-critical communication networks in aerospace, defence, and telecommunications. Perform hands-on simulation, modelling, and testing of RF components and systems, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced connectivity solutions. Support technology development and contribute to product roadmaps in a rapidly growing, innovation-driven engineering environment.

Filtronic Sedgefield, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

RF Engineer

This role involves hands-on design, simulation, test, and validation of advanced RF, microwave, and mmWave subsystems for mission-critical communications in aerospace, defence, space, and telecoms. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions from concept to manufacture.

Manpower Sedgefield, United Kingdom £65,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Principal Test & Testability Engineer

This role involves leading test and testability strategies for complex electronic and electro-mechanical systems in defence technology. The engineer will define test architectures, drive Design for Test (DfT) practices, develop diagnostic solutions, and mentor technical teams across the product lifecycle. It's a strategic position focused on influencing system design and verification in safety-critical environments.

Matchtech Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Hardware Team Leader

As a Hardware Team Leader, you will manage a team of hardware engineers responsible for supporting production programs in safety-critical technologies like Helmet Mounted Displays, Mission Computers, and Flight Controls. You will lead cost and performance trade-offs, ensure adherence to company processes, and drive continuous improvement in design and team skills.

Appcastenterprise Rochester, United Kingdom £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Propulsion Systems Engineer

This role involves leading propulsion subsystem engineering activities across satellite programmes, from concept through to delivery, with responsibilities spanning technical leadership, requirements definition, design justification, and integration and test planning. The engineer will manage work packages, support major design reviews, develop analysis tools in EcosimPro, MATLAB, and Python, and resolve technical anomalies during AIT. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders is central to ensuring propulsion system performance and mission success.

Morson Edge Rowstock, Oxfordshire, OX11 0LX, United Kingdom £54 ph

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Microwave Plasma Technologist

Design and optimise microwave plasma systems for advanced materials manufacturing in a space-based environment. Develop numerical models, build and test plasma chambers and CVD reactors, and iterate on designs based on performance data. Work closely with engineering teams to advance plasma technology within a novel satellite platform.

Space Forge Cardiff, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Architecte Accès pour constellation - Projet Iris² H/F

Concevoir et garantir l'architecture de la couche accès pour une constellation satellitaire avancée dans le cadre du projet européen IRIS². Travailler sur les systèmes 5G NTN, les communications radio dynamiques et les standards 3GPP, en coordination avec des équipes pluridisciplinaires et des revues client. Participer aux phases de modélisation, spécification et validation en environnement industriel spatial.

Thales Alenia Space France