Latest satellite payload engineer Jobs

Senior Electronics Engineer (Embedded)

As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will lead the design and development of the On-Board Data Handling (OBDH) system for Open Cosmos' satellite platform. You will mentor junior engineers, manage product development across multiple projects, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure robust, high-performance electronics for space missions.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Data Software Engineer

As a Data Software Engineer, you will develop and maintain data ingestion and processing pipelines for satellite and Earth Observation data. You will ensure the scalability, reliability, and quality of the data platform, translating scientific code into production-ready systems and supporting data quality through validation and optimization.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Materials Controller

The Materials Controller role involves managing stock movements, supporting goods-in receiving, kitting materials, and organizing despatches. The position requires attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, often liaising with various stakeholders.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

AIT Trainee

The AIT Trainee will work within spacecraft mission teams, assisting with mechanical and electrical integration, test planning, and cleanroom logistics. The role involves hands-on tasks, supporting mission teams, and potentially traveling overseas for testing. Upon completion of the 2-year training programme, the trainee will be offered a permanent position as an AIT Technician.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Contract

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

Materials Controller

The Materials Controller will manage stock movements, maintain warehouse security, and support goods-in receiving and kitting for a leading spacecraft and satellite company. The role involves working closely with stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate material handling and despatch.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Spacecraft Platform Engineer

The Spacecraft Platform Engineer will work on mission-critical technology for secure military communications satellites, ensuring the logical and systematic conversion of customer requirements into total systems solutions. Responsibilities include functional analysis, timeline analysis, and leading major projects to completion, with a focus on spacecraft platform performance and customer representation.

Lockheed Martin Newcastle, North East England, United Kingdom £93,000 – £116,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Systems Engineering - Requirements and Verification Manager

This role involves working on complex, mission-critical systems for secure military communications satellites, contributing to system design, integration, verification, and validation. You will be part of a highly skilled engineering team, solving challenging technical problems and influencing major programmes of work.

Lockheed Martin Newcastle, North East England, United Kingdom £72,000 – £90,000 pa

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

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

Graduate Communications Engineer (SC Clearance)

This role involves supporting the design, deployment, and troubleshooting of enterprise networking and communications systems for global defence and maritime clients. You'll work on satellite communications, configure network infrastructure, and produce technical documentation, with opportunities to travel to customer sites. The company provides specialist training and a clear path to senior engineering roles while supporting you to gain SC clearance.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Redhill, RH1 1RJ, United Kingdom £28,000 – £32,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Software Engineer - DV Sponsorship (Defence Systems & Satcoms)

In this role, you will lead a small team of developers in building secure, mission-critical systems for defence and government clients. You will work on advanced satellite communications and secure networking platforms, using technologies like Python, ReactJS, NodeJS, and MySQL, while managing CI/CD pipelines and supporting complex technical issues.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Redhill, RH1 1RJ, United Kingdom £75,000 – £90,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Systems Developer

This senior, hands-on role involves leading the design and development of mission-critical Linux-based systems for global communications networks. You will mentor developers, shape development standards, and work on CI/CD, testing, and code quality, with exposure to VoIP, IP networking, and complex infrastructure.

Rise Technical Recruitment Redhill, RH1 1RJ, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required