Latest Satellite Communications Jobs

Head of Software & Cloud Infrastructure

You will lead the technical roadmap for cloud infrastructure and software platforms, design CI/CD and GitOps frameworks, and build scalable, secure platforms supporting satellite networks. Your role will bridge product, engineering, and operations, ensuring seamless connectivity and robust systems for mission-critical operations.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Systems Engineer

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead space missions from concept to operation, working on LEO to GEO projects. Responsibilities include system design, requirements management, testing, and customer-facing activities, with a focus on delivering high-quality, innovative solutions.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer role involves leading space missions from concept to launch and operations, working on mission and system design, and collaborating with various teams to deliver innovative projects. The position offers a unique cradle-to-grave experience and the opportunity to see your work in space within a rapid timescale.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Delivery Project Manager (DataCosmos)

As a Delivery Project Manager in the Data Division, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of external projects involving satellite data platforms and processing chains. Your responsibilities include managing scope, schedule, costs, and quality, coordinating with technical teams, and ensuring customer alignment and satisfaction.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Indirect Buyer

The Indirect Buyer will manage procurement activities for non-direct materials and services, such as office supplies, IT equipment, and marketing services. You will work closely with the Global Indirect Category Manager, raise purchase orders, manage delivery schedules, and negotiate contracts to ensure cost savings and value.

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

Hybrid Permanent

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 Power Systems Engineer

This role involves leading the design, analysis, development, and verification of power systems for spacecraft missions. You will work closely with other technical leads to deliver innovative power solutions, manage work packages, and interface with internal and external stakeholders.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Mechanical Fitter Propulsion Test Technician

This role involves hands-on work as a Mechanical Fitter supporting space thruster test programmes. Responsibilities include site preparation, propellant handling, pressure control, instrumentation calibration, and working with high-pressure gas and fluid systems. You will also prepare and test satellite flight engines, handle test data, and perform engine decontamination.

Expert Employment Lower Hartwell, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £48,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Electronics Engineer

This role involves leading the end-to-end development of space-qualified electronics, from requirements and architecture to flight hardware. Responsibilities include designing, prototyping, and reviewing analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronics, as well as defining and executing test plans to ensure reliability and compliance with space-specific constraints.

MicroTech Consulting Berkshire, United Kingdom £79,000 – £80,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Power Engineer Analogue Design

This role involves designing, analyzing, developing, verifying, and delivering power subsystems and modules for spacecraft missions. Responsibilities include requirements capture, design of analogue/power electronics, and leading power system development for satellite missions, interacting with technical leads across multiple disciplines.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

This role involves driving quality improvement in a high-reliability aerospace or defence manufacturing environment. You will take ownership of a struggling production area, focusing on reducing non-conformances, improving process control, and enhancing quality culture across engineering and production teams.

Elix Sourcing Solutions Portsmouth, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Design Verification Engineer

This role involves developing and executing simulation-based verification for a Register Bank compiler, building Python-based validation flows, and enhancing CI pipelines. You will work on advanced SoC assembly and register generation flows, influencing verification and tooling in a highly technical EDA environment.

MicroTech Consulting Krakow, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Radiation and Nuclear Hardening Engineer

This role involves working on advanced spacecraft projects, including rovers and satellites for telecoms, military, and scientific applications. You will learn about radiation and nuclear hardening, produce and review technical documentation, and manage radiation testing of components. The position offers opportunities for career growth and collaboration with experienced engineers.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

RF Engineer

The RF Engineer will design, simulate, and optimize radio frequency and microwave circuitry for Earth Observation satellites. You will work on the full life-cycle of projects, from studies to installation, and collaborate with internal clients and suppliers to develop microwave systems architectures and integrate equipment at the instrument level.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Automation Architect

As an Automation Architect, you will define and shape the automation backbone for mission operations, ground software, and production systems at Open Cosmos. Your role involves setting architectural direction, establishing design principles, integrating automation tools, and guiding engineers to ensure seamless and scalable automation across the company's space infrastructure.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent