Latest Satellite Manufacturing Jobs

Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Manager

As the Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Manager, you will lead the quality assurance approach across the supply chain, ensuring suppliers meet high standards and continuously improve. You will define and implement supplier qualification, audit, and performance metrics, manage non-conformances, and support new product introductions. This role involves close collaboration with Supply Chain and Engineering teams to maintain robust quality documentation and support customer audits.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Satellite Payload Processing Engineer

As a Satellite Payload Processing Engineer, you will design and implement processing chains to transform raw satellite data into high-quality Earth Observation products. You will collaborate with customers, sales teams, and mission engineers to define product specifications and develop image processing pipelines, ensuring reliable data delivery and advancing Open Cosmos's EO data platform.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Embedded Software Engineer

An exciting opportunity to make a difference and deliver highly innovative software solutions for spacecraft missions. This role has responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, and development of Embedded Software for Satellite Systems.Engineers at SSTL are involved on a mission...

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Contracts Manager

The Contracts Manager will lead the Contracts department at Surrey Satellite Technology, overseeing day-to-day operations, contract negotiations, and team management. Key responsibilities include preparing and managing contractual commitments, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Principal RF Engineer

This role involves owning and continuously improving the TDOA, FDOA, and AoA geolocation algorithms for a commercial space-based RF system. You will work hands-on with real-world data, diagnose performance issues, and develop and validate algorithms to enhance system accuracy and capabilities.

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

On-site Permanent

Software Test Engineer

As a Software Test Engineer at Airbus Defence and Space, you'll be embedded within a development team, driving verification and validation across the software lifecycle for satellite communications systems. You'll design and execute manual and automated test cases, contribute to test reviews, and help ensure high-quality code delivery using Agile methodologies. The role offers opportunities to grow expertise in test automation, V&V processes, and model-based systems engineering within a high-visibility, mission-critical environment.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Software Systems Engineer

Design and analyze software for satellite communications systems using Model-Based Design and MBSE methodologies. Collaborate with development and test teams in an Agile environment to define system architecture and ensure software components meet user requirements. Contribute to all stages of the modeling lifecycle and help shape future space technologies.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Director of Software Engineering

Spire is making a fundamental shift in how it operates its constellation. We are moving from a model where trained operators watch dashboards and escalate to experts, to one where the system is fully autonomous, self-healing, and data intelligent. This...

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

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

GNC Engineer

The GNC Engineer will develop and validate advanced guidance, navigation, and control systems for spacecraft, focusing on control algorithms, navigation solutions, and simulation environments. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support spacecraft operations and mission success.

Alexander Associates California, Stirling And Falkirk, United Kingdom £77,400 – £140,600 pa

On-site Permanent

Principal GNC Engineer

This role involves leading the development of a groundbreaking spacecraft GNC subsystem, from concept to mission operations. Responsibilities include mentoring a multidisciplinary team, designing advanced algorithms, and integrating hardware and software solutions.

Alexander Associates California, Stirling And Falkirk, United Kingdom £116,000 – £151,200 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer | Spacecraft | Guildford/hybrid | Competitive salary & packageAre you an experienced Space Systems Engineer seeking a new opportunity to take technical lead on a space mission projectThis role is an exciting opportunity to join the Systems team...

Langham Recruitment Guildford, United Kingdom

Senior Navigation Payload Systems Engineer

Senior Navigation Payload Systems Engineer - GermanyRole Overview:We are seeking a Senior Navigation Payload Systems Engineer (m/f/d) for the Navigation division at Germany location.Tasks:- Coordinate the design and development of next generation payload architectures includingarchitecture tradeoffs and verification planning- Contribute...

Nexithon Ltd Germany

Senior Systems Engineer – Optical Ground System Operations

This role involves designing and integrating cloud-based software systems that support the operation of optical ground stations for space communication. The engineer will lead system architecture, API management, and integration with internal and external systems, while mentoring junior staff and driving innovation. The work bridges systems engineering, cloud technologies, and operational workflows in a cutting-edge space communications environment.

Archangel Lightworks Ox11Aa, OX1 1AA, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Lead RF Engineer

This role involves leading technically complex RF programmes across aerospace, defence, and space projects. Responsibilities include RF system architecture, detailed design, and delivery across the full lifecycle, from concept to production. The position offers technical leadership, mentorship, and exposure to high-reliability engineering environments.

Pure Resourcing Solutions Mk178Lx, MK17 8LX, United Kingdom £70,000 – £75,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required