Latest Satellite Manufacturing Jobs

Production Manager

As a Production Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of satellite assembly, integration, and test activities across multiple shifts. Your role involves translating production plans into shift rotas, leading Production Team Leads, managing KPIs, and ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient operations. You will work closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Facilities to deliver high-quality satellite systems on time and to a high standard.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Operations Engineer (AIT Production)

As an Operations Engineer, you will play a key role in the production and assembly of satellites, focusing on improving manufacturing processes, applying Lean and Six Sigma principles, and ensuring high-quality, efficient, and safe operations. You will collaborate with various teams to refine workflows, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Buyer - Contractor

This role involves managing the procurement of electronic and electro-mechanical components for spacecraft systems, interpreting MRP data, placing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery. The Buyer will negotiate with suppliers, manage compliance, and work closely with stakeholders across a high-integrity engineering environment. It requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and experience in procurement within complex, low-volume manufacturing settings.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Contract

Flight Assembly Technician

The role involves working in a cleanroom environment to build and test satellite components, including boards, modules, harnesses, and solar panels, following ESA standards and build instructions. The technician will also support other tasks as needed, requiring a high level of electro-mechanical skills and attention to detail.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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

Flight Assembly Technician

This role involves working in a cleanroom environment to assemble spacecraft components, including boards, modules, harnesses, and solar panels. The technician will work to ESA standards, following build instructions and drawings, and support the team with various electro-mechanical tasks.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Network Technician

This role involves designing, implementing, and supporting complex network systems across satellite, LTE, and enterprise networks. You'll work on both in-house product development and customer-facing deployments, troubleshooting escalated technical issues and contributing to system integration. The position offers hands-on work with cutting-edge technologies in challenging environments, supported by full training and opportunities for professional growth.

Rise Technical Recruitment Redhill, RH1 1RJ, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Delivery Project Manager

This role involves end-to-end ownership of complex space technology programmes, managing schedule, cost, technical execution, and subcontractor performance across satellite services and government contracts. The project manager will drive programme governance, risk management, and cross-functional coordination while ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with technical and contractual standards.

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

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Network Engineer

We are building a next-generation network connectingsatellites, ground stations, and cloud infrastructure. This system must operate acrossdynamic, intermittent links and deliver data reliably into cloud-based workloads. We are looking for aNetwork Engineerto strengthen the systems deployed directly at our antennas,...

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

Lead Systems Engineer

Lead Systems Engineer role at Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage, focusing on Military Satellite Communications (Milsatcom) programmes. The role involves defining system architecture for UK MOD projects like Skynet Enduring Capability, leading requirements capture, stakeholder engagement, and applying Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) across space, control, and ground segments. Works within a team of engineers and architects under the Head of Systems Engineering.

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

DIG - Spacecraft Operator Engineer

This role involves real-time spacecraft operations, developing operational procedures, and collaborating with engineering teams to support mission planning and execution. The engineer will contribute to spacecraft commissioning, anomaly investigations, and the improvement of operational tools. Work includes on-call duties and coordination across flight dynamics, ground systems, and mission control teams.

Matchtech Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom £55 – £74 ph

Hybrid Contract Clearance Required

Mixed Signal Electronics Design Engineer

This role involves end-to-end development of mixed-signal electronic systems for satellite and ground hardware, including schematic design, PCB layout, prototyping, testing, and integration. The engineer will work closely with systems and multidisciplinary teams to ensure flight-ready electronics meet stringent quality and compliance standards. Focus areas include reusable satellite platforms and advanced materials manufacturing in space.

Space Forge Cardiff, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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

Mechanical Fitter Propulsion Test Technician

This role involves hands-on work as a Mechanical Fitter supporting space thruster test programmes. Responsibilities include site preparation, propellant handling, pressure control, instrumentation calibration, and working with high-pressure gas and fluid systems. You will also prepare and test satellite flight engines, handle test data, and perform engine decontamination.

Expert Employment Lower Hartwell, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £48,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required