Latest satellite payload engineer Jobs

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

Electronics Engineer – Satellite Manufacturing (AIT Production)

As an Electronics Engineer, you will work hands-on with production teams to test and improve electronic assemblies for satellites. Your responsibilities include integrating and validating electronic components, developing test procedures, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Power Systems Engineer

This role involves designing, analyzing, and developing power systems for spacecraft missions, from concept to launch. You will work closely with senior engineers to deliver flight modules, manage documentation, and perform testing and fault-finding, gaining hands-on experience with complex electronic systems.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, 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

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

Design Verification Engineer

This role involves developing and executing simulation-based verification for a Register Bank compiler, building Python-based validation flows, and enhancing CI pipelines. You will work on advanced SoC assembly and register generation flows, influencing verification and tooling in a highly technical EDA environment.

MicroTech Consulting Krakow, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Radiation and Nuclear Hardening Engineer

This role involves working on advanced spacecraft projects, including rovers and satellites for telecoms, military, and scientific applications. You will learn about radiation and nuclear hardening, produce and review technical documentation, and manage radiation testing of components. The position offers opportunities for career growth and collaboration with experienced engineers.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

RF Engineer

Design and develop RF and microwave circuits for Earth observation satellites, from concept to integration. Work across the full project lifecycle, collaborating with systems engineers and using advanced simulation and test equipment to deliver high-frequency instrumentation for space applications.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

RAMS Engineer

As a RAMS Engineer, you will lead reliability, radiation, and thermal analysis activities for satellite missions, ensuring systems are robust and perform consistently. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to shape designs, mitigate risks, and improve processes.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Automation Architect

As an Automation Architect, you will define and shape the automation backbone for mission operations, ground software, and production systems at Open Cosmos. Your role involves setting architectural direction, establishing design principles, integrating automation tools, and guiding engineers to ensure seamless and scalable automation across the company's space infrastructure.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

Automation Engineer (Mission Operations)

The role involves developing and enhancing automation frameworks for satellite mission operations and production testing, from ground simulations to in-orbit spacecraft control. You'll create tools for data processing, anomaly detection, and automated flight operations, integrating solutions into Open Cosmos’s core platforms. The position requires close collaboration with engineering and operations teams to deploy reliable, scalable automation across the full mission lifecycle.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms Specialist)

This role involves designing and developing precision motorized mechanisms for a new generation of satellites. You will lead a small team, manage the design process from concept to manufacture, and participate in assembly and testing at the Harwell campus facilities. The role requires expertise in CAD, GD&T, and technical documentation, with a mix of desk-based and hands-on work in cleanrooms and labs.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Quality and Product Assurance Manager

As the Quality and Product Assurance Manager, you will lead the development and continuous improvement of processes for high-performance space hardware and software. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer needs are met and exceeded, while driving efficiency and reliability across operations and facilities.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent