Latest Satellite Communications Jobs

AIT Harness Engineer - Contractor

This role involves manufacturing flight harnesses and test cables for spacecraft as part of the AIT (Assembly, Integration, and Test) team. The engineer will implement harness designs to meet electrical, grounding, and environmental standards, support spacecraft integration and testing, and assist with routing and off-site activities. The position requires hands-on build experience, adherence to strict space industry standards, and potential for international travel and cleanroom work.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Contract Flexible Clearance Required

Information & Cybersecurity Assurance Manager

This role involves leading cybersecurity and information assurance activities across product and service development lifecycles, with a focus on Secure by Design principles. The individual will manage certifications, contractual security obligations, and third-party compliance while supporting incident response and space licensing security requirements. They will also lead vulnerability management, penetration testing coordination, and governance of security controls across infrastructure, cloud, and applications.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

STAGE – Ingénieur développement logiciel embarqué – F/H

This internship involves developing and orchestrating distributed computing workflows across multiple satellites. You will work on extending a software platform for inter-satellite orchestration, implementing AI processing, and evaluating performance in a space edge computing context.

Thales Alenia Space Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France

Avionics Engineer - IVVQ

The Avionics Engineer - IVVQ role involves developing and executing test environments for satellite avionics, including data handling, attitude and orbit control, and failure detection. Responsibilities include simulation modeling, test sequence development, and support for hardware procurement and technical management.

Thales Alenia Space Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

GNC Engineer

The GNC Engineer role involves designing, evaluating, and implementing flight sensors and actuators for spacecraft, maintaining simulation models, and working closely with cross-functional teams to integrate avionics solutions. The position emphasizes hands-on work in a fast-paced, low-cost environment focused on nanosatellite systems.

Spire Glasgow, Glasgow City, G2 1AL, United Kingdom

Senior GNC Engineer

This role involves technical ownership of spacecraft attitude and orbit control systems, from design and simulation to integration, testing, and on-orbit operations. You will work hands-on in the lab and collaborate with external contractors to improve system reliability and performance.

Spire Glasgow, Glasgow City, G2 1AL, United Kingdom

Principal Hardware Engineer I

The Principal Hardware Engineer I role involves full-stack hardware development for complex modules and systems, from concept to production. Responsibilities include leading teams, performing detailed design and analysis, and ensuring high-reliability standards for space and airborne applications.

CesiumAstro Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves designing and implementing software for embedded devices and systems, from requirements to production and commercial deployment. Responsibilities include coding, testing, debugging, and supporting in-orbit customer needs. The position requires experience with embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and software project management.

CesiumAstro Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

DevOps / SRE

This role involves maintaining and improving the reliability, security, and performance of Foundational's cloud and remote station infrastructure. Responsibilities include managing cloud services, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and incident response, while working with a diverse team of engineers and scientists.

Foundational London, Greater London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Astrodynamics Engineer

As an Astrodynamics Engineer, you will develop and improve automated precision orbit determination pipelines and flight dynamics tooling for Foundational’s Origin platform. You will work on high-accuracy orbit prediction and ephemeris products, collaborate with customers, and ensure the robustness and reliability of data products.

Foundational London, Greater London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Electric Propulsion Engineer

As an Electric Propulsion Engineer, you will design, build, and test RF gridded ion thrusters for satellites operating in very low Earth orbit. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and control engineers to iterate and improve the thruster's performance, ensuring it meets the stringent requirements for space missions.

NewOrbit Space Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Electric Propulsion Test Engineer

As an Electric Propulsion Test Engineer, you will plan and execute test campaigns to verify the performance of NewOrbit's AURA RF gridded ion thrusters. You will work closely with propulsion engineers, build test rigs, and analyze data to drive iterative design improvements.

NewOrbit Space Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Quality Inspector (Precision Engineering)

The Quality Inspector role involves performing final inspections on precision-engineered parts for industries like Space, Aerospace, and Motorsport, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards. The position offers a four-day work week and night shifts, with responsibilities including interpreting engineering drawings and completing technical documentation.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1EW, United Kingdom £43,000 – £48,000 pa

Avionics Hardware Engineer

This role involves designing, implementing, and validating advanced avionics architectures for autonomous space platforms. Responsibilities include PCB design, hardware testing, and system integration, working closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Lodestar Space London, Greater London, United Kingdom £55,000 – £75,000 pa

Project Manager - Space Systems

This role involves leading and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams to deliver complex space technology and hardware programmes. Responsibilities include managing project objectives, budgets, risks, and relationships with stakeholders, while working closely with engineering teams to resolve technical issues.

Alexander Associates Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £75,000 pa