Latest Satellite Operations Jobs

Product Assurance Technician Intern

As a Product Assurance Technician Intern, you will support the Quality and Product Assurance team in monitoring the production of satellite flight harnesses. You will work closely with the AIT teams to ensure quality standards are met, identify non-conforming products, and implement quality improvement initiatives.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Internship

Inventory & Logistics Coordinator (Harwell, Oxfordshire)

This role involves managing inventory and logistics operations for satellite hardware and components at Open Cosmos’ Harwell facility. The coordinator will handle goods in/out processes, maintain accurate stock records, support audits, and coordinate shipments with freight partners. Close collaboration with engineering, procurement, and AIT teams ensures mission-critical materials are available and traceable throughout the production lifecycle.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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

Product Assurance Engineer

The Product Assurance Engineer will ensure the quality and reliability of Spire's space systems, working closely with engineering teams and project managers. Responsibilities include implementing PA processes, supporting compliance, managing non-conformities, and participating in reviews and audits.

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

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer

This role involves leading the design, analysis, and testing of spacecraft structures and mechanical systems. You will manage work packages, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with customer requirements, while working closely with the mechanical design team to deliver innovative and robust solutions.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

OBDH Sub-System Lead Engineer

This role involves designing, analyzing, developing, and verifying On-board Data Handling (OBDH) systems for spacecraft missions. You will work closely with project teams, manage technical solutions, and ensure the delivery of OBDH sub-systems from concept to launch.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Flight Assembly Technician

This role involves working in a cleanroom environment to assemble spacecraft components, including boards, modules, harnesses, and solar panels. The technician will work to ESA standards, following build instructions and drawings, and support the team with various electro-mechanical tasks.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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

Senior RF Systems Engineer (Ground Segment)

This role involves designing and developing advanced RF systems for mission-critical military communications satellites. You will work on high-frequency and microwave applications, including RF circuitry, antennas, and system architectures, contributing to the performance and resilience of next-generation systems.

Lockheed Martin Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom £72,000 – £90,000 pa

On-site Permanent

RF Systems Engineer

The RF Systems Engineer will support the development, integration, and testing of next-generation communication systems for commercial, civil, and defence space programmes. Key responsibilities include defining system requirements, designing RF communication systems, and producing technical documentation. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with customer and programme requirements.

Alexander Associates California, Stirling And Falkirk, United Kingdom £59,800 – £87,900 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Graduate Communications Engineer (SC Clearance)

This role involves supporting the design, deployment, and troubleshooting of enterprise networking and communications systems for global defence and maritime clients. You'll work on satellite communications, configure network infrastructure, and produce technical documentation, with opportunities to travel to customer sites. The company provides specialist training and a clear path to senior engineering roles while supporting you to gain SC clearance.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Redhill, RH1 1RJ, United Kingdom £28,000 – £32,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Systems Developer

This senior, hands-on role involves leading the design and development of mission-critical Linux-based systems for global communications networks. You will mentor developers, shape development standards, and work on CI/CD, testing, and code quality, with exposure to VoIP, IP networking, and complex infrastructure.

Rise Technical Recruitment Redhill, RH1 1RJ, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Head of Systems

The Head of Systems role involves leading and developing two teams of R&D engineers working on highly classified and technical products for space, land, and maritime defence. You will champion your teams, drive product development, and ensure projects stay on track in a dynamic and Agile environment.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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

Supply Chain Quality Manager

The Supply Chain Quality Manager will manage stakeholder relationships, perform product assurance tasks, and improve supplier quality and delivery performance. Key responsibilities include managing corrective action plans, mitigating risks, and communicating status updates. The role requires a background in procurement, quality, or engineering, with knowledge of space systems and satellite equipment development being a plus.

ARM Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £35 ph

Hybrid Contract Part-time