Latest satellite payload engineer Jobs

Electronics Engineer (Power)

As an Electronics Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain the satellite Electronic Power System (EPS), working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams. Your responsibilities include power electronics design, EMC, testing, and PCB design, ensuring the power system is robust and reliable for space missions.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

System Performance & Modelling Engineer

This role involves developing high-fidelity simulation environments to optimize the performance of LEO satellite communication systems. Responsibilities include building end-to-end simulation frameworks, evaluating system capacity, latency, and reliability, and supporting system-level link budget analysis. The role requires strong skills in system-level modelling, simulation, and performance analysis within satellite or advanced wireless communication systems.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Embedded Software Engineer

An exciting opportunity to make a difference and deliver highly innovative software solutions for spacecraft missions. This role has responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, and development of Embedded Software for Satellite Systems.Engineers at SSTL are involved on a mission...

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Senior Mechanisms Engineer

The Mechanisms team at SSTL seeks an experienced success driven and committed mechanisms engineer to support the existing and expanding range of space mechanisms used on SSTL spacecraft. This is an amazing opportunity for an engineer to work on space...

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Ground Integrated Project Team Engineer

The Ground Integrated Project Team Engineer will design and implement the ground segment of a secure military communications satellite system, working with diverse technical teams and external stakeholders. The role involves strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and driving organizational objectives while contributing to the development of cutting-edge technology.

Lockheed Martin Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom £81,000 – £100,500 pa

On-site Permanent

Power Systems Engineer

This role involves designing, analyzing, developing, and verifying power systems for spacecraft missions. You will work closely with senior engineers to deliver flight modules, manage documentation, and support spacecraft-level testing, ensuring timely delivery and quality of power systems.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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

Senior GNC Engineer

The Senior GNC Engineer will lead the design and development of Guidance, Navigation & Control systems for spacecraft, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive technical decisions and support mission-critical operations. Responsibilities include developing ADCS, performing spacecraft dynamics analysis, and mentoring junior engineers.

Alexander Associates Colorado, Brazil

On-site Permanent

Head of Systems

The Head of Systems role involves leading and developing two teams of R&D engineers working on highly classified and technical products for space, land, and maritime defence. You will champion your teams, drive product development, and ensure projects stay on track in a dynamic and Agile environment.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Principal RF Engineer

This role involves owning and continuously improving the TDOA, FDOA, and AoA geolocation algorithms for a commercial space-based RF system. You will work hands-on with real-world data, diagnose performance issues, and develop and validate algorithms to enhance system accuracy and capabilities.

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

On-site Permanent

Software Test Engineer

As a Software Test Engineer at Airbus Defence and Space, you'll be embedded within a development team, driving verification and validation across the software lifecycle for satellite communications systems. You'll design and execute manual and automated test cases, contribute to test reviews, and help ensure high-quality code delivery using Agile methodologies. The role offers opportunities to grow expertise in test automation, V&V processes, and model-based systems engineering within a high-visibility, mission-critical environment.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Director of Software Engineering

Spire is making a fundamental shift in how it operates its constellation. We are moving from a model where trained operators watch dashboards and escalate to experts, to one where the system is fully autonomous, self-healing, and data intelligent. This...

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

Electrical Test Operations Engineer

The Electrical Test Operations Engineer will execute electrical and functional test procedures on engineering test benches and flight spacecraft, using various test equipment and systems. They will support spacecraft integration, automated and manual tests, and environmental and launch activities, working in a shift-based environment with possible flexible hours.

Line Up Aviation Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £37 ph

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

GNC Engineer

The GNC Engineer will develop and validate advanced guidance, navigation, and control systems for spacecraft, focusing on control algorithms, navigation solutions, and simulation environments. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support spacecraft operations and mission success.

Alexander Associates California, Stirling And Falkirk, United Kingdom £77,400 – £140,600 pa

On-site Permanent