Latest Satellite Communications Jobs

Avionics RTE&IVVQ Engineer

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our...

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

Architecte Hardware Solutions Numériques - F/H

This role involves designing and developing digital hardware architectures for embedded systems in space applications, including high-speed electronics, firmware, and digital signal processing. The position requires close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and staying updated on the latest technological advancements in electronic components and communication protocols.

Thales Alenia Space Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France

Esa Qualified Inspector - Contractor

Inspect spacecraft electrical and mechanical harnesses to ensure compliance with ESA, ECSS, and IPC standards in a cleanroom environment. Conduct visual and electrical inspections, document non-conformances, and support root-cause analysis during build and integration. Verify mechanical integrity and process controls to maintain high-reliability spaceflight hardware.

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

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Facilities Manager

The Facilities Manager will oversee the fit-out and day-to-day operations of a new London facility, including a workshop, labs, and a cleanroom. Responsibilities include managing health and safety, environmental compliance, maintenance, utilities, and facilities budgets. The role involves working closely with contractors, landlords, and building services to ensure the facility is fully operational and compliant.

Foundational London, Greater London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Electronics/Hardware Engineer

You'll design and develop the electronics for autonomous satellite laser ranging stations, including control, power, and sensing systems. Responsibilities include PCB design, power distribution, sensor integration, and hardware debugging, working closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists.

Foundational London, Greater London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

AIT & Mechanical Technician

This role involves hands-on precision mechanical assembly, integration, and testing of satellite and propulsion systems. Responsibilities include building and inspecting flight-quality hardware, maintaining cleanroom operations, and supporting AIT campaigns. The technician will work closely with mechanical design, propulsion, and satellite teams, ensuring quality and traceability throughout the hardware lifecycle.

NewOrbit Space Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Lead Flight Software Engineer

This role involves leading the development of flight software for satellites operating in very low Earth orbit. Responsibilities include designing and implementing real-time control systems, managing fault tolerance, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure reliable and efficient satellite operations.

NewOrbit Space Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Launch Services Contracts Manager

This role involves end-to-end ownership of Spire’s launch services procurement, including sourcing, contracting, and managing relationships with satellite launch providers. The candidate will develop commercial frameworks, negotiate long-term agreements, and ensure reliable, cost-effective access to launch capacity across dedicated and rideshare options. They will work closely with technical and programme teams to align contracts with mission requirements, while driving supplier performance and compliance in a highly regulated environment.

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

Senior Project Manager - Space Systems

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

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

Senior Systems Engineer Consultant

As a Senior Systems Engineering Consultant, you will work with clients in the defence, space, and security sectors to analyze problems, capture requirements, and create architectures. You will lead technical projects, apply systems engineering methods, and build client relationships.

Gregory Martin International Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Senior Systems Engineer Consultant

As a Systems Engineering Consultant, you will work with clients to analyze problems, capture requirements, create architectures, and assess solutions using systems engineering methods. You will lead technical projects, develop novel approaches, and maintain client relationships in the defence, space, and security sectors.

Gregory Martin International Portsmouth, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

GNC Architect

The GNC Architect will lead the development of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) architecture for a mission, defining requirements, managing the engineering team, and interfacing with program management. The role involves designing fault-tolerant GNC systems, optimizing the overall system, and working with advanced aerospace simulations.

ClearSpace London, Greater London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

FDIR Engineer

The FDIR Engineer will work on developing and maintaining the spacecraft FDIR concept, collaborating with various teams to ensure fault management and mission reliability. Responsibilities include defining FDIR requirements, performing FDIR analyses, and supporting spacecraft validation and anomaly investigations.

ClearSpace London, Greater London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Mission Systems Team Lead

This role involves managing a team of systems engineers to deliver complex space systems projects, from defining mission concepts and requirements to leading trade-off analyses and stakeholder management. The position also includes line management responsibilities, such as resolving blockers, prioritizing work, and conducting appraisals.

Astroscale Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer

This role involves shaping trajectory planning and optimisation, developing mathematically intensive software, and managing space traffic. You will work across various orbital regimes and mission scenarios, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting spacecraft operations.

Astroscale Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent