UK Space Jobs

• Newport
• Hybrid
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Execute allocated FPGA work packages within cost, time and quality constraints, analysing complex requirements and producing architectural designs. Develop VHDL code and use simulation and synthesis tools such as Quartus II, ModelSim, Libero or Vivado for Altera, Microsemi or Xilinx devices, supporting design reviews across the full lifecycle.

Altera · Microsemi · Xilinx +4

• Portsmouth
• Hybrid · 3 days in office
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Own the architecture, specification and delivery of a radar payload's digital backend, defining high-speed data architectures with ultra-fast ADCs/DACs and high-throughput FPGAs/ASICs. Set DSP, commanding and operations requirements, define interfaces between instrument backend, platform and front-end, and create development, modelling and verification strategies for spaceborne electronics.

• Portsmouth
• Hybrid · 3 days in office
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Carry out radiation and nuclear hardening engineering for advanced satellite payloads and equipment, covering component selection and testing, shielding analysis, supplier analysis review, and radiation testing. Interface with customers, Airbus teams and subcontractors, and attend design reviews while producing environment and hardness assurance specifications.

• Portsmouth
• Hybrid
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Test and validate spacecraft control systems and ground segment software for critical space missions, developing integration and test plans, procedures and cases. Work hands-on with System Reference Model facilities, hardware-in-the-loop systems, Red Hat and Windows, plus configuration and defect tools such as Windchill, SVN, Git and JIRA. Support launch and in-orbit operations alongside software, systems and mission operations teams.

Red Hat · Windows · Windchill +3

• Stevenage
• Hybrid
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Tests and validates spacecraft control systems and ground segment software for critical space missions, developing integration and test plans, procedures and cases. Administers System Reference Model test facilities and runs functional, performance, integration and regression testing including hardware-in-the-loop. Works with developers, system engineers and mission operations teams, supporting launch and in-orbit phases.

Red Hat · Windows · Windchill +3

• Chippenham
• Hybrid
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Day-to-day administration of the Spacecraft Control Centre's Linux and Cisco-based command and control systems, including installation, configuration, maintenance and restoration of capability across multiple sites. Acts as lead engineer for rollout plans, system upgrades and test procedures, working closely with the SCOF Engineering team and the customer on fault investigation and rectification.

Red Hat · RHCSA · Cisco +2

• Portsmouth
• Hybrid
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Owns test strategy across the full systems test lifecycle, from bids and proposals to project close, on end-to-end SATCOM programmes covering ground segments, ground stations, modems and user terminals for government and MOD customers. Works in varied project teams from R&D to acceptance, including some customer-site acceptance testing, and trains other engineers in rigorous testing practice.

SATCOM · Ground Segments · Ground Stations +2

• Portsmouth
• Hybrid
• Mid-level · manages people
• Permanent

Oversees PMO activities across the full contract lifecycle, from bidding through to closing, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget and to quality standards. Coordinates governance, reporting and tools such as Primavera P6 and MS Project, managing KPIs, earned value, risk and resource demand while leading a PMO team and engaging stakeholders across engineering, finance and supply.

Primavera P6 · MS Project · Active Risk Manager +1

• Stevenage
• Hybrid
• Mid-level · manages people
• Permanent

Oversees PMO activities across the full contract lifecycle, from bidding through to closing, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget and to quality standards. Coordinates governance, reporting on KPIs, earned value and risk, and manages a PMO team supporting Project and Work Package Managers. Requires strong Primavera P6, MS Project and risk analysis tooling experience.

Primavera P6 · MS Project · Active Risk Manager +1

• Guildford
• Hybrid
• Senior
• Permanent

Translate high-level requirements into robust architectures for secure geospatial software on government and MOD ISR projects. Use MBSE modelling to establish end-to-end traceability and modernise historic architecture, with a focus on security, scalability and reuse. Work in a collaborative Agile scrum team of testers, developers, lead engineers and project managers.

MBSE

• Newcastle upon Tyne
• Hybrid
• Senior
• Permanent

Translate high-level requirements into robust architectures for secure geospatial software on government and MOD ISR projects. Use MBSE modelling to establish end-to-end traceability and modernise historic architecture, with a focus on security, scalability and reuse. Work in a multi-functional agile scrum team alongside testers, developers and product owners.

MBSE

• Newport
• Hybrid
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Hands-on role managing the full lifecycle of security incidents within an international CSIRT, investigating SOC alerts and performing host forensic analysis and reverse-engineering. You will industrialise SIEM and EDR tooling, build detection use cases, and design incident response processes for SOC Level 1 and 2, with automation a key focus. Includes on-call crisis team duties and international alignment.

SIEM · EDR

• Stevenage
• Hybrid
• Lead · manages people
• Permanent

Lead the PMO for the Mechanical Platform team within a transnational Telecom programme, maintaining project management standards, integrated schedules and risk/opportunity plans. Turn time, cost and quality data into actionable reporting for monthly cycles and customer discussions, while coordinating resources and supporting bids.

Unified Planning · MS Project · Primavera +1

• Portsmouth
• On-site
• Mid-level · manages people
• Permanent

Lead and develop a production team delivering high-reliability products, optimising resource planning and interfacing directly with the shop floor to meet time, quality, cost and safety targets. Define global production plans across multiple parallel projects using P6 scheduling and manufacturing systems such as SAP MES, while driving continuous improvement and work package management.

SAP Manufacturing Execution Systems · P6

• Stevenage
• Hybrid
• Entry level
• Permanent

Hands-on assembly, integration and testing of satellite systems, covering complex harness routing, soldering, crimping, bonding, torqueing, drilling and shimming, plus basic electrical testing such as continuity, bonding and insulation. Also involves first-level quality inspections, working from technical documentation, and supporting off-site testing and launch site activities, including working at heights.