UK Space Jobs

Head of Electronics Engineering

This role involves leading and developing a team of 15 engineers specializing in Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) components and radiation effects on electronics in space. Key responsibilities include managing project delivery, risk management, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Space Operations Engineer

This role involves ensuring the safe and efficient operation of in-orbit spacecraft, including assessing the health of the SKYNET fleet, monitoring spacecraft subsystems, and providing technical support. You will also be involved in project activities and customer monitoring during the assembly, integration, and test phases of new spacecraft.

Airbus Defence and Space East Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Software Engineer - Yocto/Linux

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Linux/Software Engineer to join our Platform team (folks looking after the spacecraft). The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing software for our satellite systems, contributing to the expansion and enhancement of...

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

Senior Sales Engineer

As a Senior Sales Engineer, you will work closely with Spire's Account Executives and customers to understand their operational requirements, design space-driven solutions, and support business-winning campaigns. You will lead technical presentations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure customer mission objectives are met with Spire’s satellite platforms and global infrastructure.

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

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 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

Product Manager (Satellite Communications / SC Clearance)

This role involves leading the technical product direction for global satellite connectivity services, bridging engineering and commercial teams to shape product strategy and go-to-market initiatives. You'll work with cutting-edge satellite technologies from providers like Starlink and OneWeb, support sales with technical expertise, and lead internal training. The company offers career progression, bonus opportunities, and sponsorship for security clearance.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1RJ, United Kingdom £50,000 – £85,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Space Systems Engineer

This role involves supporting two robotic space programmes at different lifecycle stages, from requirements definition to final verification. The engineer will lead systems engineering activities including architecture design, test planning, risk management, and stakeholder documentation, ensuring compliance with ECSS standards. It is a hands-on position requiring deep technical expertise in space systems and end-to-end V-cycle experience.

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Luxembourg £73 – £81 ph

On-site Contract

Senior Systems Engineer

This role involves leading system safety efforts in the design and development of next-generation aerospace systems. The engineer will conduct hazard assessments, safety analyses, and ensure compliance with ARP4761 and ARP4754 standards throughout the product lifecycle. Working in a fast-paced R&D environment, they will define safety-critical requirements and validate solutions for systems that are still in conceptual stages.

Melbreck Technical Recruitment Bradley Stoke, Gloucestershire, BS32 8BS, United Kingdom £60,000 – £75,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

This role involves designing precision mechanical components and assemblies for high-performance RF and microwave systems used in demanding sectors like aerospace, defence, and space. The engineer will lead design-for-manufacture initiatives across CNC, die casting, additive manufacturing, and sheet metal processes, while also performing structural and dynamic analysis using finite element methods. Responsibilities include creating 3D CAD models in SolidWorks, overseeing prototype build and testing, and collaborating with test and production teams on tooling and fixtures.

Octagon Group Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Aerospace Operative/Fitter

This role involves disassembling, testing, fault-finding, and repairing aircraft safety equipment such as inflatable slides and life rafts within an EASA 145-approved facility. The operative will work as part of a specialist safety team in a structured production environment with defined processes and technical oversight. The position offers hands-on technical work with opportunities for training and career progression in the aerospace sector.

Rise Technical Recruitment Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, United Kingdom £27,000 – £32,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Aerospace Quality Engineer

This role involves conducting First Article Inspections and patrol inspections in a safety-critical aerospace manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include planning and executing inspections, creating audit reports, and maintaining quality records. The position is hands-on and requires a strong understanding of AS9100 and AS9102 standards.

Recruit Engineering Denham, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £38,000 – £39,000 pa

On-site Permanent

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

Project Engineer

The Project Engineer will manage the delivery of high-performance aerospace systems, working across multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include design work using FEA, 2D/3D CAD, project reviews, and supervising prototype manufacturing. The role emphasizes precision, innovation, and technical problem-solving from concept to completion.

Melbreck Technical Recruitment Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Mixed Signal Electronics Design Engineer

This role involves end-to-end development of mixed-signal electronic systems for satellite and ground hardware, including schematic design, PCB layout, prototyping, testing, and integration. The engineer will work closely with systems and multidisciplinary teams to ensure flight-ready electronics meet stringent quality and compliance standards. Focus areas include reusable satellite platforms and advanced materials manufacturing in space.

Space Forge Cardiff, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required