Latest Aerospace Jobs

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

Director of Software Engineering

Lead the technical transformation of Spire's satellite constellation operations by building autonomous, self-healing systems using SRE principles and AI-driven anomaly detection. Define architecture for data platforms and automation infrastructure while remaining hands-on in code and system design. Recruit and develop a high-performing engineering team focused on reliability, low toil, and continuous improvement in a space-based environment.

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

Principal Consultant Systems Engineering

The Principal Consultant - Systems Engineering role involves leading major consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Responsibilities include providing strategic advice on systems engineering approaches, developing architectures and technical roadmaps, and mentoring junior consultants. The role also involves business development, identifying opportunities, and contributing to bids.

Gregory Martin International Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Senior GNC Systems Engineer

An innovative organisation operating at the forefront of the space sector is seeking a Senior GNC Systems Engineer to contribute to the design, development, integration and verification of advanced Guidance, Navigation and Control systems for complex satellite missions.This is a...

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £94,000 pa

GNC Algorithms Engineer

Design and develop guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms for spacecraft systems, spanning the full lifecycle from simulation and modelling to flight software integration and verification. Work on autonomous navigation, attitude control, and rendezvous operations within a multidisciplinary team. Utilise high-fidelity simulations and tools like MATLAB/Simulink and Python to deliver robust, flight-ready GNC solutions.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £70,000 pa

Systems Engineering Consultant

The role involves leading major consulting projects in systems engineering, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Responsibilities include strategic advice on defence programs, developing architectures and technical roadmaps, and mentoring junior consultants. The position requires extensive experience in defence systems engineering, stakeholder engagement, and business development.

Gregory Martin International Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Mechanical Fitter

This hands-on role involves assembling, integrating, and testing complex mechanical and electrical systems in a quality-driven, regulated environment. Responsibilities include precision assembly, fault-finding, and maintaining high standards of workmanship.

Orion Electrotech Lydiard Tregoze, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £30,000 – £40,000 pa

Flight Test Engineer

Flight Test Engineer – UAS & DefenceBristol or West Wales | Hybrid | Permanent, Full-Time- £40,000-£60,000Take Flight Testing Beyond the Test ProgrammeAre you an experienced Flight Test Engineer looking for the opportunity to work with advanced uncrewed aircraft, real operational...

Copello Aberporth, Dyfed, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Senior AIT Test Engineer

This role involves leading assembly, integration, and test (AIT) activities for on-board processor units in advanced space communications systems. The engineer will perform hands-on electrical, thermal, and environmental testing, including vibration, shock, and vacuum, ensuring validation of satellite payload and subsystems. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams is required during integration with ground test equipment and throughout the test lifecycle.

Enterprise Recruitment Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £80,000 pa

Senior AIT Test Engineer

Lead AIT activities for on-board processor units in advanced space communications systems, including integration of payload, subsystems, and ground test equipment. Perform thermal, shock, vibration, vacuum, and electrical testing in a hands-on engineering role. Work across multidisciplinary teams on cutting-edge satellite and space flight hardware projects within a globally respected organisation.

Enterprise Recruitment Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £80,000 pa

Cyber Security Manager

Lead the development and implementation of Saab UK's cyber security strategy, ensuring compliance with defence standards such as DefStan 05-138 and ISO 27001. Drive threat intelligence, incident response, and supply chain resilience across high-security defence projects. Embed security into engineering processes and lead audits, penetration testing, and staff training within a classified environment.

Saab United Kingdom

Senior Mechanical Engineer

This role involves leading mechanical design and development for unmanned aerospace systems, from concept through to flight testing and production. The engineer will own CAD architecture, conduct FEA and trade studies, integrate propulsion and payload systems, and support manufacturing and certification. Based at BlueBear – A Saab Company in Bedford, the position requires hands-on prototyping, technical leadership, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and customers.

Saab United Kingdom

Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer ensures compliance with quality standards, develops and maintains quality plans, conducts root cause analysis, and supports continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. They work closely with suppliers and participate in design reviews and process validation activities.

Petrie Recruitment Neath, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Product Assurance Engineer

The role involves leading product assurance activities for space payload systems, ensuring compliance with stringent standards like ECSS, ESA, and NASA. Responsibilities include managing quality across the product lifecycle, leading root cause analyses, supporting design and manufacturing reviews, and overseeing component qualification. The position requires close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams in a high-reliability sector.

Octagon Group Sedgefield, County Durham, United Kingdom

Business Development Manager

This role involves building and leading commercial activity for a space technology start-up, turning emerging capabilities into customer relationships and revenue. Responsibilities include developing commercial strategies, identifying target markets, and managing the full business development process from initial engagement to contract close.

Unify London, United Kingdom