Latest Satellite Technology Jobs

Product Test Engineer

This role involves hands-on testing and debugging of avionics hardware for space systems, focusing on electrical, RF, and environmental test execution. The engineer develops and refines test procedures for digital and mixed-signal electronics, supports flight model validation, and contributes to test automation and process improvements. Work is lab-based with collaboration across engineering, production, and project teams to ensure high-reliability standards for spaceflight hardware.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Subcontracts Manager - Contractor

This role involves end-to-end subcontract management for satellite and engineering projects, from defining requirements and negotiating contracts to overseeing delivery and managing supplier performance. The Subcontracts Manager will act as a key commercial interface between internal teams and external partners, ensuring contractual compliance, cost efficiency, and alignment with project milestones within a matrix organization.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Air Interface Architect

The Air Interface Architect will define and govern the end-to-end PHY and MAC layer architecture for Open Cosmos' LEO communication system, ensuring high-performance and scalable connectivity. Responsibilities include waveform design, link adaptation, mobility management, and system-level modelling to validate performance and optimize design decisions.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Digital Comms Payload Engineer

You will define and develop the digital core of communication payloads for satellite systems, ensuring performance, scalability, and resilience. Responsibilities include architecture design, digital processing, and collaboration across multiple domains to deliver cohesive digital solutions.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, 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 Systems Engineer

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead the technical aspects of complex space missions, ensuring requirements are valid and well-defined. You will manage system requirements, technical budgets, and sub-system interfaces, and collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve technical discrepancies and ensure mission success.

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

On-site Permanent

Optical AIV Engineer

This role involves hands-on assembly, integration, and verification of optical payloads for spacecraft in a cleanroom environment. The engineer will perform precision alignment, bonding, and testing of optical components using advanced GSE and metrology equipment, while maintaining strict cleanliness and documentation standards. The position supports the full build lifecycle, from sub-assembly setup to final verification and payload transport.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves developing complex real-time embedded software for spacecraft systems, working within tight deadlines and ensuring compliance with project and quality requirements. The engineer will be responsible for capturing requirements, managing risks, and participating in peer reviews, while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent