Latest Space Systems Engineer Jobs

Head of Systems

The Head of Systems role involves leading and developing two teams of R&D engineers working on highly classified and technical products for space, land, and maritime defence. You will champion your teams, drive product development, and ensure projects stay on track in a dynamic and Agile environment.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Software Engineer

This role involves designing and developing simulators and test benches for spacecraft functionality validation and verification. You will work on high-profile projects like ARIEL, Vigil, and ExoMars Rover, collaborating closely with architects, project managers, and other engineering teams to ensure successful deployment and use of the test benches.

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Automation Engineer

This role involves building automation frameworks and tools to enhance satellite mission operations and production testing at Open Cosmos. The engineer will develop systems for data processing, automated procedures, and integration with mission control platforms, supporting both ground testing and in-orbit operations. The position emphasizes collaboration with engineering and operations teams to implement scalable automation solutions across the full mission lifecycle.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Automation Engineer (Mission Operations)

The role involves developing and enhancing automation frameworks for satellite mission operations and production testing, from ground simulations to in-orbit spacecraft control. You'll create tools for data processing, anomaly detection, and automated flight operations, integrating solutions into Open Cosmos’s core platforms. The position requires close collaboration with engineering and operations teams to deploy reliable, scalable automation across the full mission lifecycle.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Software Engineer - Space Reliability

This role focuses on building autonomous, self-healing systems for satellite operations, applying SRE principles and AI-driven anomaly detection to eliminate manual processes. The engineer will design fault detection and recovery pipelines, develop data platforms for telemetry, and create tools for real-time mission execution. Collaboration with operators and mission teams ensures operational challenges are translated into scalable software solutions.

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

Hybrid Permanent

Senior RF Engineer

The Senior RF Engineer will design, develop, and optimize advanced RF subsystems for satellite communication, navigation, and RF monitoring systems. Responsibilities include component selection, circuit design, RF module testing, and leading space qualification efforts, working in a dynamic and innovative environment.

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

Hybrid Permanent

Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves developing embedded software for wireless communication systems, from design to integration. You will work on control, automation, and data systems, collaborating closely with project and software leads to deliver high-performance solutions.

Archangel Lightworks Ox11Aa, OX1 1AA, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Project Manager/Engineer

This role involves managing complex aerospace engineering projects across environmental control, hydraulics, and life support systems. The candidate will create and monitor project plans using earned value metrics, coordinate design reviews, manage supplier work packages, and ensure adherence to cost, schedule, and quality targets. The position requires strong project engineering experience within the aerospace or similar high-integrity engineering sector.

Honeywell Aerospace Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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

Senior Java Engineer

Global technology & software product company operating in the observability and monitoring space, is looking for aSenior Java Engineer to join their Platform Team in London. You'll help build the distributed services that sit at the core of their product,...

hireful Central London, W3 0BJ, United Kingdom £120,000 – £130,000 pa

Lead RF Engineer

This role involves leading technically complex RF programmes across aerospace, defence, and space projects. Responsibilities include RF system architecture, detailed design, and delivery across the full lifecycle, from concept to production. The position offers technical leadership, mentorship, and exposure to high-reliability engineering environments.

Pure Resourcing Solutions Mk178Lx, MK17 8LX, United Kingdom £70,000 – £75,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required

Electronics Engineer

This role involves designing and developing advanced electronics for optical payloads in space missions, from concept to launch. You will work closely with experts to create cutting-edge space technologies, manage technical budgets, and support system-level integration and testing.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

OBDH Sub-System Lead Engineer

This role involves leading the design, development, and delivery of On-board Data Handling (OBDH) systems for spacecraft missions. Responsibilities include evaluating mission requirements, defining subsystem architecture, and managing FPGA designs and digital circuits. The position offers a unique cradle-to-grave experience from concept to launch and beyond.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Embedded Software Engineer

An exciting opportunity to make a difference and deliver highly innovative software solutions for spacecraft missions. This role has responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, and development of Embedded Software for Satellite Systems.Engineers at SSTL are involved on a mission...

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Senior Design Engineer

We're looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join a team developing cutting-edge communications technology that will help shape the future of global connectivity.This is an opportunity to work on next-generation 5G non-terrestrial networks developing digital hardware for satellite-based...

Spectrum IT Recruitment Southampton, United Kingdom £65,000 – £70,000 pa