Latest Satellite Technology Jobs

Contracts Manager

The Contracts Manager will lead the Contracts department at Surrey Satellite Technology, overseeing day-to-day operations, contract negotiations, and team management. Key responsibilities include preparing and managing contractual commitments, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

AIT Lead Engineer

Lead and execute spacecraft or payload assembly, integration, and environmental testing through all mission phases, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and system requirements. Oversee test operations, manage cross-functional teams, and support customer and project needs during ground testing and commissioning. Drive technical documentation, test planning, and hands-on integration activities in a cleanroom environment.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Mission Manager

As a Mission Manager, you will coordinate complex space mission activities from development to operations, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. Your role involves managing schedules, budgets, and technical requirements, ensuring successful mission delivery and alignment with customer needs.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Antenna and RF Payload Engineer

As a Senior Antenna and RF Payload Engineer, you will lead the design, specification, and validation of antenna and RF payload systems for satellite payloads and user terminals. Your responsibilities include defining technical specifications, performing electromagnetic simulations, and overseeing qualification activities to ensure robust and high-performance hardware designs.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Quality Assurance Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled Quality Assurance Engineer to support the quality of our operational processes and outputs.In this role at Spire, you will conduct detailed process audits, troubleshoot and resolve issues related to materials, equipment, processes, and...

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

GNC Engineer - Avionics

As a GNC/AOCS Engineer - Avionics at Spire, you will operate as part of a technical team who maintains responsibility across the full lifecycle of the Spire GNC product and its subcomponents. The GNC team interfaces directly with many engineering...

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

RF Engineer

Design and develop RF and microwave circuits for Earth observation satellites, from concept to integration. Work across the full project lifecycle, collaborating with systems engineers and using advanced simulation and test equipment to deliver high-frequency instrumentation for space applications.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Product Test Manager

This role involves leading the development and execution of avionics hardware testing for spacecraft, from integration through to launch. The Product Test Manager will conduct flight model testing, debug circuit-level issues, and support test readiness reviews, while working closely with engineering teams to ensure reliability and safety. Emphasis is placed on improving test methodologies, automating processes, and maintaining rigorous data integrity across the spacecraft lifecycle.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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

Supply Chain Quality Manager

The Supply Chain Quality Manager will manage stakeholder relationships, perform product assurance tasks, and improve supplier quality and delivery performance. Key responsibilities include managing corrective action plans, mitigating risks, and communicating status updates. The role requires a background in procurement, quality, or engineering, with knowledge of space systems and satellite equipment development being a plus.

ARM Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £35 ph

Hybrid Contract Part-time

Systems Engineer

We are supporting a leading independent provider of project engineering based in Redhill who are looking to add a Systems Engineer to their growing team. This is a full-time permanent position.Key responsibilities for our Systems Engineer will include:Acting as in-house...

Eclectic Recruitment Rh11Bg, RH1 1BG, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

Senior Space Systems Engineer

This role involves leading technical activities in space systems engineering, from concept studies to full system development, with a focus on telecommunications and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems. The engineer will perform mission analysis, system architecture design, requirements management, and model-based systems engineering (MBSE), supporting mission-critical space capabilities. Work includes system budgeting, risk management, and engagement with government and institutional stakeholders.

Holt Executive London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Navigation Payload Systems Engineer

Senior Navigation Payload Systems Engineer - GermanyRole Overview:We are seeking a Senior Navigation Payload Systems Engineer (m/f/d) for the Navigation division at Germany location.Tasks:- Coordinate the design and development of next generation payload architectures includingarchitecture tradeoffs and verification planning- Contribute...

Nexithon Ltd Germany

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

Lead RF Engineer

This role involves leading technically complex RF programmes across aerospace, defence, and space projects. Responsibilities include RF system architecture, detailed design, and delivery across the full lifecycle, from concept to production. The position offers technical leadership, mentorship, and exposure to high-reliability engineering environments.

Pure Resourcing Solutions Mk178Lx, MK17 8LX, United Kingdom £70,000 – £75,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required