UK Space Jobs

ClearSpace · London

Lead the Guidance, Navigation and Control architecture for a space mission, defining subsystem requirements, simulator and test specifications, and managing the GNC engineering team. The role involves fault-tolerant algorithm design, rendezvous and pose estimation sensors, trajectory design and hardware integration, interfacing with system and robotic architects. Distinct for its focus on in-orbit servicing and space debris removal.

ClearSpace · London

Develops, integrates and validates GNC software within spacecraft flight software, spanning requirements, design, implementation and verification. Builds simulation environments, software development infrastructure and automated verification frameworks, and runs closed-loop GNC tests on FlatSat and representative test benches. Acts as the interface between the Flight Software and GNC teams across current and future missions.

Filtronic · Cambridge

Hands-on laboratory and workshop role supporting RF, electronics and mechanical development, from setting up measurements with network analysers and signal generators to soldering, PCB rework and cable assembly. You will run and tweak Python test scripts, build fixtures with 3D printing and CNC, and help move prototypes into production alongside RF, software and mechanical engineers.

Foundational · London

Hands-on role running the workshop and building the hardware for autonomous satellite laser ranging stations. Involves manual machining on lathe and mill, assembling mechanical parts, building wiring looms and electrical cabinets, and testing station hardware before it ships. Also supports engineers in turning prototypes into repeatable builds and prepares equipment for shipping to global sites.

Foundational · London

Builds image processing pipelines for optical satellite tracking, covering detection, streak extraction and astrometry, plus camera and timing calibration for accurate, traceable measurements. Develops real-time processing for closed-loop tracking and validates results against catalogue orbits and in-house laser ranging data, working closely with optics and software teams on camera selection.

Astroscale · Didcot

Designs and verifies the Guidance, Navigation and Control subsystem for on-orbit servicing missions, integrating GNC and computer vision algorithms with bespoke hardware for Rendezvous and Proximity Operations. The role spans requirements, FDIR, V&V strategy, trade-off analysis and flight software architecture, working alongside other engineering disciplines and external customers and suppliers.

Filtronic · Cambridge

Designs, develops and integrates embedded software and firmware for advanced RF and communications products across the full lifecycle, from concept to volume manufacture. Strong focus on Zephyr-based development alongside embedded Linux, Yocto, bare-metal firmware, networking and secure communications, working closely with RF, FPGA, hardware and systems engineers.

Surrey Satellite Technology · Guildford

Lead the power subsystem on spacecraft missions from concept through launch and operations, owning requirements flow-down, design, analysis, verification and delivery. Manages work packages including budget, schedule and risk, interfacing with technical leads and customers, and supports bids and future product development.

Surrey Satellite Technology · Guildford

Design, analyse, verify and deliver spacecraft power subsystems and analogue electronics, from battery charge/discharge regulators and DC-DC converters to power distribution and drive electronics. Acts as power subsystem lead on missions, working from concept through launch and operational life alongside technical leads across disciplines.

NewOrbit Space · Reading

Lead a team building the on-board flight-software stack for very low Earth orbit satellites, covering real-time control flows, autonomy, mode management and FDIR. You'll design and test deterministic C/C++ services on RTOS or Embedded Linux, integrate subsystems over I2C/SPI/CAN/SpaceWire, and take software from simulation through launch to on-orbit operations with over-the-air updates.

NewOrbit Space · Reading

Structural analysis of flight hardware for VLEO satellites, covering static, modal, vibration, shock and quasi-static load cases. Builds and validates finite element models, performs hand calculations, and runs vibration and shock qualification test campaigns end-to-end, including instrumentation and model correlation. Works closely with mechanical, thermal, propulsion, systems and AIT teams across the full development lifecycle.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment · Basildon · £21 – £24 ph

Programming, setting and operating CNC Turner machines using Fanuc and Mazak controls, interpreting technical drawings to produce high-precision, low-volume aerospace components. Works closely with engineers and quality departments to resolve manufacturing challenges and meet tight tolerances, with weekly overtime available.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment · Stockport · £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Oversee precision engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline and quality constraints while coordinating internal and external teams. Involves occasional site visits across the UK, Europe, the US and China, with in-house training and a path towards Project Management. Based in Stockport, 39.5 hours a week.

Saab · Fareham

Deliver operator and maintainer training on radar and sensor systems at UK and Swedish sites and customer locations worldwide, while developing course material and technical publications. The role combines hands-on fault-finding on customer systems with subject matter expert input into system and software development, requiring regular global travel of up to three weeks per training event.

CesiumAstro · Cambridge

Owns board-level RF hardware for satellite and aerospace phased array systems, covering schematic design, PCB layout, simulation and lab validation. Works across the full lifecycle from concept and part selection through manufacturing, qualification and in-orbit support, presenting design reviews and contributing to proposals.