Latest systems Jobs

Test Technician, Aerospace Propulsion, Space

Support hot fire testing of space propulsion systems by preparing satellite flight hardware and conducting engine tests. Perform instrumentation, propellant handling, pressure system checks, and data review. Work with high-pressure fluidic systems and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.

Expert Employment Lower Hartwell, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £22,000 – £36,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Electrical Hardware Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Hardware Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team developing cutting-edge flight simulation technology. These systems replicate real-world aircraft environments and play a critical role in pilot training and aviation safety worldwide.This role...

Holt Executive West Sussex, United Kingdom

Design Engineer - Electrical

This role involves providing electrical design and integration support for new systems and equipment on maritime platforms. Responsibilities include creating electrical drawings, liaising with customers and partners, conducting ship surveys, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure the successful integration of electrical systems.

Appcastenterprise Portsmouth, United Kingdom £43,500 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Hardware Team Leader

As a Hardware Team Leader, you will manage a team of hardware engineers responsible for supporting production programs in safety-critical technologies like Helmet Mounted Displays, Mission Computers, and Flight Controls. You will lead cost and performance trade-offs, ensure adherence to company processes, and drive continuous improvement in design and team skills.

Appcastenterprise Rochester, United Kingdom £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Spacecraft Electronics Engineer

This role involves designing and integrating custom electronics for satellite systems, including PCB design, component selection, and power/signal integrity analysis. The engineer will work closely with software and mechanical teams, perform board bring-up and debugging, and support testing and qualification. Work spans from concept to production, with a focus on high-reliability space applications.

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

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Quality Assurance Engineer

This role involves ensuring product and process quality across Spire's satellite operations and manufacturing workflows. The engineer will lead root cause investigations, manage supplier quality issues, conduct AS9100-aligned audits, and support engineering change validation. The position requires hands-on work in a cleanroom environment and close collaboration with technical teams to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement in a high-technology aerospace setting.

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

Hybrid Permanent

Senior FPGA Engineer

This role involves leading the On-Board Data Handling (OBDH) subsystem in space satellite projects, from concept to launch. Responsibilities include managing system requirements, delivering technical solutions, interfacing with other technical leads, and designing and verifying FPGA systems in VHDL.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Project Manager - Space / Satellite

This role involves leading end-to-end satellite mission projects from contract award through spacecraft development, launch, commissioning, and operational acceptance. The Senior Project Manager will provide strategic leadership across engineering, commercial, and supply chain functions, acting as the primary customer interface and ensuring delivery within financial, schedule, and technical constraints. The position focuses on scaling production for innovative constellation satellite missions serving institutional, defence, and international clients.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Professor in Aerospace and Future Flight

This role involves leading high-impact research and shaping the academic direction of aerospace and future flight technologies at a UK university. The professor will drive innovation in one or more of three key areas: integrated aerospace systems, sustainable propulsion and manufacturing, or intelligent and hypersonic flight systems. Responsibilities include securing research funding, developing industry partnerships, mentoring researchers, and contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate aerospace engineering programmes with a research-informed curriculum.

Aston University Birmingham, Midlands Of England, United Kingdom £67 – £104 pa

Permanent

Reader in Aerospace

This role involves leading a high-impact research agenda in Future of Flight, with a focus on integrated, sustainable, or frontier aerospace systems. The appointee will drive innovation in aerospace engineering research, secure external funding, and shape both research and teaching within the department. They will also mentor early-career researchers and contribute to curriculum development aligned with emerging aerospace technologies.

Aston University Birmingham, Midlands Of England, United Kingdom £58 – £67 pa

Permanent

Database Manager - DBA

Manage and maintain Oracle databases within a mission-critical environment, performing routine maintenance, change control, backups, and system recovery. Support software and database configuration in alignment with change management processes, with a focus on high-availability systems. Role requires on-site presence and SC security clearance.

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £35 – £42 ph

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design and develop advanced aerospace systems with a focus on Environmental Control and Life Support Systems. Work within a collaborative engineering team to deliver concept and detailed designs, ensuring compliance with standards and optimisation for manufacturing. Activities include tolerance analysis, configuration control, and supporting production teams through the product lifecycle.

Line Up Aviation Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom £35 – £46 ph

Hybrid Contract Clearance Required

Automated Test RF Engineer

This role involves developing and executing automated test solutions for advanced RF communication systems, with hands-on work across integration, verification, and validation. You'll use RF test equipment and Python scripting to analyse system performance and troubleshoot issues within complex electronics environments. The position emphasizes technical expertise and cross-disciplinary collaboration in a high-tech engineering setting focused on space and defence applications.

Enterprise Recruitment Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £78,000 pa

Automated Test RF Engineer

Design and execute automated test solutions for advanced RF communication systems, focusing on integration, verification, and performance analysis across the full lifecycle. Utilize Python scripting and RF test equipment to validate complex systems, troubleshoot issues, and support major test campaigns. Work within a technically challenging environment alongside specialists in high-speed electronics and communications engineering.

Enterprise Recruitment Rowstock, Oxfordshire, OX11 0LX, United Kingdom £60,000 – £78,000 pa

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design and develop precision mechanical components and assemblies for high-frequency RF systems, with a focus on thermal efficiency, structural integrity, and manufacturability. Perform advanced simulation and analysis using CFD and FEA to validate designs under extreme environmental conditions. Collaborate closely with RF, electronics, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, space-qualified hardware from concept through production.

Filtronic Cambridge, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required