Latest Space Technology Jobs

Information & Cybersecurity Assurance Manager

This role involves leading cybersecurity and information assurance activities across product and service development lifecycles, with a focus on Secure by Design principles. The individual will manage certifications, contractual security obligations, and third-party compliance while supporting incident response and space licensing security requirements. They will also lead vulnerability management, penetration testing coordination, and governance of security controls across infrastructure, cloud, and applications.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

RF Payload Engineer

Design and develop RF payload systems for satellite missions, including communications, radar, and SIGINT. Lead system-level design, hardware specification, and signal processing solutions, working with cross-functional teams and subcontractors. Manage payload integration, test, and in-orbit commissioning within project timelines and budgets.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Lead Software Engineer

Lead a multidisciplinary team in designing and delivering complex software systems for subsea robotics, from architecture to implementation. Work across embedded and application layers, ensuring safety, quality, and alignment with system-level requirements in a defence-critical environment.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Head of Systems Engineering

The Head of Systems Engineering role involves strategic leadership and technical authority over the Systems Engineering discipline, ensuring alignment with Lifecycle Management processes and customer requirements. Responsibilities include governance, capability development, and leading a team of engineers in designing and verifying complex aerospace and defence solutions.

Saab United Kingdom

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Develop and maintain embedded firmware for satellite systems, focusing on real-time performance and reliability in space-constrained environments. Work across the full development lifecycle from design to on-orbit support, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex embedded issues. Utilize FreeRTOS, ARM Cortex microcontrollers, and low-level serial protocols in a fast-paced, space-focused engineering environment.

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

Software and Satellite Operations Quality Assurance Engineer

This role involves ensuring software quality across the full development lifecycle for satellite systems while also providing mission assurance during satellite operations, including anomaly response and commissioning. The engineer will lead root cause analyses, manage non-conformances, and improve processes using standards like ISO 29110 and ECSS. A key focus is bridging software QA with automated satellite operations, supporting AI/ML-driven fleet management and enhancing fault detection and recovery systems.

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

Technicien en CAO électrique : routage de circuits imprimés

This role involves designing and routing printed circuit boards (PCBs) for space applications, working closely with electrical engineering and industrialization teams. Responsibilities include capturing electronic schematics, ensuring design compliance, and generating manufacturing documentation.

Thales Alenia Space Belgium

RF Subsystem Engineer

The RF Subsystem Engineer will join a team responsible for designing, developing, and testing communication subsystems and passive RF equipment. Key responsibilities include architectural design, performance analysis, documentation, and project follow-up with multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.

Thales Alenia Space Spain

Production Planner

This role involves creating and managing production plans for high-performance RF and microwave technologies, ensuring alignment between customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity. The planner will coordinate across engineering, supply chain, and production teams to maintain realistic, visible schedules and support on-time delivery. Key responsibilities include maintaining ERP/MRP data accuracy, leading planning reviews, and driving improvements in production flow and schedule adherence.

Filtronic Sedgefield, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Satellite Communications Payload Systems Engineer

This role involves working on radio frequency and optical communications spacecraft equipment, including deep technical design of space antennas, transponders, high power amplifiers, and receivers. You will also engage in collaborative projects, bid writing, and technical consultancy.

Expert Employment Chilton, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £38,000 – £68,000 pa

Intern - Electrical Engineer

You will work on cutting-edge quantum and lunar space missions, contributing to the development of secure quantum and RF communication systems. The role offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and growth opportunities within Honeywell's Space Mission team.

Honeywell United Kingdom

On-site Internship

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and integrate embedded software and firmware for advanced RF and communications products. Your responsibilities will include working with Zephyr, embedded Linux, Yocto, bare-metal environments, and secure communications, as well as collaborating with RF, FPGA, and hardware engineers.

Filtronic Cambridge, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Satellite Ground Station Systems Engineer

This role involves working on the research, design, and development of satellite ground station systems, including telemetry, tracking, and command systems, payload data downlink processing, and parabolic reception antennas. You will also contribute to technical project delivery, consultancy, and collaboration with universities and research centers.

Expert Employment Chilton, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £38,000 – £68,000 pa

Propulsion Systems Engineer

This role involves leading propulsion subsystem engineering activities across satellite programmes, from concept through to delivery, with responsibilities spanning technical leadership, requirements definition, design justification, and integration and test planning. The engineer will manage work packages, support major design reviews, develop analysis tools in EcosimPro, MATLAB, and Python, and resolve technical anomalies during AIT. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders is central to ensuring propulsion system performance and mission success.

Morson Edge Rowstock, Oxfordshire, OX11 0LX, United Kingdom £54 ph

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Mechanical Integrator

This role involves designing and integrating sophisticated sensors and mission systems onto high-performance uncrewed aircraft. Responsibilities include creating detailed 3D CAD models, performing FEA and thermal assessments, and troubleshooting fitment and structural issues during integration and flight trials.

Copello Aberporth, Dyfed, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa