Latest Space Technology Jobs

AIT Harness Engineer - Contractor

This role involves manufacturing flight harnesses and test cables for spacecraft as part of the AIT (Assembly, Integration, and Test) team. The engineer will implement harness designs to meet electrical, grounding, and environmental standards, support spacecraft integration and testing, and assist with routing and off-site activities. The position requires hands-on build experience, adherence to strict space industry standards, and potential for international travel and cleanroom work.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Contract Flexible Clearance Required

Composites Production Co-ordinator

The Composites Production Coordinator at SSTL plans and controls composite manufacturing activities, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently. They coordinate with multiple departments to resolve issues, maintain schedules, and provide production updates.

Surrey Satellite Technology Bordon, GU35 9QF, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Hardware Engineering Graduate

As a Hardware Engineering Graduate, you will join Saab UK's structured 2-year programme, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge Autonomous Vehicles technology. You will rotate through four 6-month placements, building real-world experience, professional networks, and industry-recognised skills across core engineering disciplines.

Saab United Kingdom

Flight Test Engineer

The Flight Test Engineer will manage end-to-end flight test operations for unmanned aerial vehicles, including test planning, ground preparation, flight execution, and post-flight data analysis. The role involves close collaboration with engineering teams to evaluate system performance and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. A key responsibility includes piloting UAVs manually and autonomously during field testing.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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

Payload Product Assurance Engineer

The role involves ensuring quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance of space payload hardware throughout the product lifecycle. You'll lead product assurance activities, conduct root cause analyses, and ensure adherence to standards like ECSS, ESA, and NASA across design, manufacturing, and delivery. Collaboration with engineering, test, and supply chain teams is essential to maintain high integrity in demanding space applications.

Filtronic Sedgefield, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Quality Control Technician

As a Quality Control Technician, you will perform visual and dimensional inspections of spacecraft components, support in-process and final inspections, resolve supplier engineering queries, and maintain inspection equipment. You will work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and maintain accurate records.

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

Director of Software Engineering

Lead the technical transformation of Spire's satellite constellation operations by building autonomous, self-healing systems using SRE principles and AI-driven anomaly detection. Define architecture for data platforms and automation infrastructure while remaining hands-on in code and system design. Recruit and develop a high-performing engineering team focused on reliability, low toil, and continuous improvement in a space-based environment.

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

Payload Product Assurance Manager - IRIS² - F/H

Oversee quality assurance for satellite payload systems within the IRIS² programme, ensuring compliance with contractual and internal standards. Act as the primary quality interface with the client, coordinate cross-functional quality activities, manage risk and non-conformances, and validate product conformance across design, manufacturing, and testing phases. Work within a high-tech aerospace environment focused on European sovereignty and innovation.

Thales Alenia Space France

Architecte segment de mission pour constellation - Projet Iris² (F/H)

This role involves designing the architecture of a satellite communication system segment, working on phases from definition to testing, and ensuring the system's coherence and compliance with requirements. The position is part of the ambitious IRIS² project, focusing on advanced technologies like 5G, IoT, and flexible satellite systems.

Thales Alenia Space France

Mechanical Design Engineer (Space/Satellite)

This role involves owning the end-to-end mechanical design and documentation for space hardware, payloads, and MGSE. Responsibilities include creating precise CAD models, assembly drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation, as well as providing hands-on support for prototyping, assembly, AIT, and mechanical testing.

GlobalTech Recruitment London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Freelance

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

The role involves developing and maintaining spacecraft electrical systems and avionics architectures, managing electrical interfaces, and supporting integration and testing activities. The engineer will work closely with various teams and contribute to the technical development of a long-term space programme.

GlobalTech Recruitment London, United Kingdom £450 – £550 pd

Systems Engineering Team Lead

Leads a team of systems engineers while actively contributing to the design and development of complex spacecraft systems across the full lifecycle, from mission concept to integration and verification. Focuses on technical trade-offs, requirements management, and cross-disciplinary coordination within a high-tech space organisation. Offers leadership responsibility alongside hands-on engineering in a collaborative, international environment.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £98,000 pa

Mechanical Engineer

This role involves leading mechanical engineering activities across complex aerospace and space projects, from design and analysis to verification and testing. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and production teams to deliver high-performance products, manage engineering work packages, and ensure designs meet customer requirements.

4Square Recruitment Ltd Farnborough, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £40,000 – £55,000 pa

Research Associate in Planetary Atmospheric Science

This role involves analyzing infrared observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study the atmospheres of the four giant planets. You will work with a team led by Professor Leigh Fletcher, using advanced data processing tools and spectral modeling to derive climatological parameters and address key research questions.

University Of Leicester Leicester, Midlands Of England, United Kingdom £40 – £46 pa

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