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

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

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

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

Materials Controller

The Materials Controller will manage stock movements, maintain warehouse security, and support goods-in receiving and kitting for a leading spacecraft and satellite company. The role involves working closely with stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate material handling and despatch.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

Assembly Technician

This role involves assembling, repairing, and modifying complex electronic and mechanical systems used in radar, avionics, and underwater defence applications. The technician will work from technical drawings and defined procedures, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance with manufacturing and safety protocols. The position supports legacy and current systems within a regulated environment and emphasizes traceability, team collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Morson Edge Dalgety Bay, Fife, KY11 9SB, United Kingdom £17 ph

On-site Contract Clearance Required

SC Cleared Integration Developer

This role involves designing and implementing secure, scalable integrations as part of a migration to HubStream One within a Microsoft Azure environment. The developer will build and maintain API-driven workflows using Azure Logic Apps, API Management, and event-driven services like Service Bus and Event Grid. Responsibilities include payload transformation, CI/CD pipeline support, and producing technical documentation for integration interfaces.

TXP London, United Kingdom £650 – £700 pd

Remote Contract Clearance Required

Assembly Technician 1

This role involves assembling, repairing, and modifying complex military systems such as radar, avionics, and underwater equipment using technical drawings and work instructions. The technician will work with electronic and mechanical components, ensuring compliance through accurate documentation in business systems. The position supports defence manufacturing in a structured, safety-conscious environment with a focus on precision and continuous improvement.

Matchtech Dunfermline, Fife, United Kingdom £22 ph

On-site Contract 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

EMC Engineer

This role involves ensuring electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic effects (E3) safety across helicopter and tiltrotor platforms, from design through testing and certification. The engineer will lead EMC verification, produce compliance evidence, and resolve electromagnetic interference issues throughout the product lifecycle. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key, particularly in safety-critical aerospace environments.

Morson Edge Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom £55 – £65 ph

On-site Contract 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