Latest Satellite Communications Jobs

Architecte Plate-forme Digitale et Réseau

This role involves defining and optimizing network architecture for critical satellite systems, contributing to the development and validation of technical solutions, and leading technical teams. The position is part of the GALILEO program, focusing on the Galileo Mission Segment, and requires strong networking, cybersecurity, and DevOps skills.

Thales Alenia Space Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France

Project Assembly, Integration and Test Operations Manager

This role involves managing and coordinating the assembly, integration, and testing of space hardware, ensuring program milestones are met on time and within budget. You will lead teams, interface with engineering and quality departments, and manage launch campaigns at various sites.

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

Head of Engineering

You'll lead the engineering team, overseeing hardware, optics, and software development. Responsibilities include hiring, project planning, building robust processes, and scaling production. You'll work closely with the CTO and support customer and agency programs, including ESA reviews.

Foundational London, Greater London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Optical Engineer

This role involves leading the optical design for laser ranging stations, optical tracking systems, and retroreflector arrays. Responsibilities include setting the architecture, running analyses, and hands-on lab work, as well as mentoring junior engineers and writing technical content for ESA and customer programmes.

Foundational London, Greater London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Spacecraft Structural Engineer

This role involves performing structural analysis, developing finite element models, and conducting qualification testing for spacecraft structures and subsystems. The engineer will work across the full lifecycle of flight hardware, ensuring reliability and survivability in ultra-low Earth orbit.

NewOrbit Space Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

AIT & Electronics Technician

This role involves hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of electronic boards, harnesses, and mechanical setups for NewOrbit's AURA RF gridded ion thruster. You will work closely with the AIT team, ensuring high-quality and traceable hardware, and support various testing activities including thermal vacuum and vibration tests.

NewOrbit Space Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Systems Engineering Consultant

This role involves working with clients to analyse problems, capture requirements, create architectures, and assess solutions using systems engineering methods. Projects will primarily support research and procurement in the defence and security sectors, with opportunities to work in other government departments.

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

Defence Flight Dynamics Engineer

This role involves designing, developing, and validating flight dynamics software for space control missions. The engineer will work closely with the commercial defence team and Chief Engineer, providing technical leadership and support for mission operations, software development, and customer training.

Astroscale Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Mission Operations Engineer

The Senior Mission Operations Engineer will lead and perform a wide range of spacecraft operations, from mission planning and execution to anomaly resolution. They will mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of novel operational concepts and tools, ensuring robust and efficient mission control for multiple in-flight spacecraft.

Astroscale Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent