Latest Satellite Technology Jobs

Accounts Assistant

This role involves processing supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations, as well as handling staff expenses and month-end activities. You will work in a fast-paced finance team, ensuring financial accuracy and supporting the transition to S4Hana.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Mechanisms Engineer

The role involves designing, analyzing, and testing space mechanisms for spacecraft, working on multiple projects simultaneously, and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders. The position requires a strong mechanical engineering background, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Inventory / Material Controller

As an Inventory / Material Controller, you will be responsible for the storage, distribution and control of all materials that allow us to build our Satellites! You will play a vital part in the production team ensuring that engineering and...

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

Senior Bid Manager

Spire Global is a space-to-cloud data and analytics company that owns and operates one of the largest constellations of satellites. Our proprietary data collection and processing techniques provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, weather, and earth intelligence data in the...

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

Mission Manager

As a Mission Manager, you will coordinate complex space mission activities from development to operations, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. Your role involves managing schedules, budgets, and technical requirements, ensuring successful mission delivery and alignment with customer needs.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Antenna and RF Payload Engineer

As a Senior Antenna and RF Payload Engineer, you will lead the design, specification, and validation of antenna and RF payload systems for satellite payloads and user terminals. Your responsibilities include defining technical specifications, performing electromagnetic simulations, and overseeing qualification activities to ensure robust and high-performance hardware designs.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Structural Engineer

This role involves performing structural analysis, developing finite element models, and conducting qualification testing for spacecraft and aerospace structures. The engineer will work closely with designers to optimize structural designs and ensure compliance with aerospace standards.

MicroTech Consulting Reading, United Kingdom £80,000 – £100,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Hardware Engineer (Electronics)

This role involves designing and building a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) system for testing thruster electronics, developing test software and scripts, and collaborating with software and control teams to create an electronic thruster simulator. The position requires expertise in HIL development, National Instruments, and test design, with a good understanding of electronics and programming in Python or C/C++.

MicroTech Consulting Berkshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Power Systems Engineer

This role involves designing, analyzing, developing, and verifying power systems for spacecraft missions. You will work closely with senior engineers to deliver flight modules, manage documentation, and support spacecraft-level testing, ensuring timely delivery and quality of power systems.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Power Systems Engineer

This role involves leading the design, analysis, development, and verification of power systems for spacecraft missions. You will work closely with other technical leads to deliver innovative power solutions, manage work packages, and interface with internal and external stakeholders.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Electronics Design - 3-6 monthsp/d

This role involves leading the electrical architecture and development of next-generation space systems, including spacecraft and robotic payloads. Responsibilities span from conceptual design to launch readiness, with a focus on subsystem interfaces, power distribution, and data architectures. The position requires extensive travel within the UK and Europe for integration and testing activities.

Morgan McKinley (South West) United Kingdom £500 – £600 pd

Hybrid Contract

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

Hot Fire Test Technician, Aerospace Propulsion - Space

This role involves hands-on work with space propulsion systems, including preparing test sites, handling propellants, calibrating instruments, and operating high-pressure systems. You will work closely with test engineers and handle satellite flight hardware, preparing and decontaminating engines for and after hot fire tests.

Expert Employment Lower Hartwell, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £42,000 – £48,000 pa

On-site Permanent

3rd Line Network Engineer (DV Sponsorship)

This role involves designing, supporting, and maintaining secure internal and customer networks, acting as a 3rd line escalation point for complex issues. You will work across Cisco and Fortinet environments, troubleshoot faults, and support satellite communications, with opportunities for DV clearance and career progression.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Redhill, RH1 1RJ, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

3rd Line Network Engineer - Defence & Satcoms (DV Sponsorship)

This role involves designing, supporting, and maintaining secure internal and customer networks, acting as a 3rd line escalation point for complex issues. You will work across Cisco and Fortinet environments, troubleshoot faults in satellite, RF, and telecoms networks, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure high-performance and secure network operations.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Redhill, RH1 1RJ, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required