Latest Space Technology Jobs

Production Systems Software Engineer

As a Production Systems Software Engineer, you will develop and maintain digital systems for satellite manufacturing, focusing on improving data flow, traceability, and process efficiency. You'll work closely with production, engineering, and operations teams to design and implement IT and automation solutions, ensuring systems are reliable, secure, and compliant with industry standards.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Mechanical Engineer – Satellite Manufacturing (AIT Production)

You will contribute to the mechanical design, assembly, and testing of satellites, ensuring their performance, manufacturability, and long-term reliability. Responsibilities include developing mechanical designs, leading root-cause investigations, optimizing processes, and conducting structural and thermal analyses.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Power Systems Engineer

This role involves leading the design, analysis, development, and verification of power systems for spacecraft missions. The engineer will manage power subsystems, interface with other technical leads, and ensure the delivery of innovative power solutions from concept to launch.

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

Service Architect

As a Service Architect, you will lead the design and development of managed service solutions, ensuring they align with customer requirements and project stakeholder needs. You will work closely with technical experts and stakeholders to craft winning customer offers, manage risks, and ensure successful service implementation and transition.

Airbus Defence and Space East Cambridgeshire, 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

Product Quality Engineer

The Product Quality Engineer role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards, managing supplier audits, and supporting continuous improvement activities within Saab's Sensor Systems Business Unit. Key responsibilities include internal quality management, supplier qualification, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on the defence and aerospace industries.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Systems Engineer

The role involves applying Systems Engineering principles to radar system development, from requirements definition and design through integration, support, and disposal. You will lead the technical evolution of existing radar products and develop new capabilities, resolving complex engineering challenges and managing system design and requirements.

Appcastenterprise Cowes, United Kingdom £66,300 pa

On-site Permanent Part-time Clearance Required

Design Engineer - Electrical

This role involves providing electrical design and integration support for new systems and equipment on maritime platforms. Responsibilities include creating electrical drawings, liaising with customers and partners, conducting ship surveys, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure the successful integration of electrical systems.

Appcastenterprise Portsmouth, United Kingdom £43,500 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Network Engineer

We are building a next-generation network connectingsatellites, ground stations, and cloud infrastructure. This system must operate acrossdynamic, intermittent links and deliver data reliably into cloud-based workloads. We are looking for aNetwork Engineerto strengthen the systems deployed directly at our antennas,...

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

Telecommunications GS Engineer

We are looking for aTelecommunication Ground Station Engineerto design, deploy, and maintain satellite communication infrastructure across our global network. You’ll work onradio interfaces,signal processing pipelines, andsatellite tracking systems ensuringreliable uplink/downlink with our spacecraft. This role offers hands-on development across software,...

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

Electronics Engineer

This role involves designing and developing advanced electronics for optical payloads in space missions, from concept to launch. You will work closely with experts to create cutting-edge space technologies, manage technical budgets, and support system-level integration and testing.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

RF & Microwave Technologist

As an RF & Microwave Technologist, you will lead the design and development of plasma CVD tools, ensuring their successful commissioning and troubleshooting. You will also share your expertise with the team, conduct FTO analyses, and prepare IP submissions.

Space Forge Cardiff, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Mixed Signal Electronics Design Engineer

This role involves end-to-end development of mixed-signal electronic systems for satellite and ground hardware, including schematic design, PCB layout, prototyping, testing, and integration. The engineer will work closely with systems and multidisciplinary teams to ensure flight-ready electronics meet stringent quality and compliance standards. Focus areas include reusable satellite platforms and advanced materials manufacturing in space.

Space Forge Cardiff, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Software Engineer

You will design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable software solutions for mission-critical operations in the Defence and National Security sector. Collaborate with a skilled team to solve complex technical challenges using modern front-end and backend technologies, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices.

Addition Farnborough, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £85,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required