Latest Space Systems Engineer Jobs

IT Support Engineer

The IT Support Engineer role involves daily tasks such as responding to customer queries, supporting cryptographic products, and maintaining equipment on classified networks. You will work with a team of experienced professionals, triaging faults, and ensuring system integrity through patching and testing.

Airbus Defence and Space United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Electrical Systems Architect

The Electrical Systems Architect role involves designing and implementing robust spacecraft data handling platforms, managing electrical engineering responsibilities, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The position requires a blend of technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on delivering projects on time, quality, and cost.

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Embedded Electronics Engineer

As an Embedded Electronics Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and verification of embedded electronic hardware for satellite missions, focusing on On-Board Data Handling (OBDH) systems. You will work on real flight hardware, from early design stages through testing and integration, collaborating closely with software and power electronics teams.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Verification & Validation Engineer

As a Verification & Validation Engineer, you will ensure the reliability of Open Cosmos' satellite communication systems by developing and executing automated tests within CI/CD pipelines. You will work closely with the Satcom Team to translate high-level requirements into testable criteria, debug issues, and continuously improve validation practices.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

AIT Integration Engineer - Contractor

The role involves planning and executing spacecraft mechanical integration and test activities, supporting electrical integration, and maintaining cleanroom logistics. You will work closely with mission teams and external customers, potentially traveling overseas for testing and support.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Contract Flexible Clearance Required

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

Mechanisms Manager

This role involves leading a team of mechanical engineers focused on spacecraft mechanisms and electro-mechanical systems, ensuring technical excellence, project delivery, and design consistency. The manager will oversee work packages, mentor engineers, resolve technical issues, and maintain a strategic roadmap for mechanisms development. Collaboration with project and functional leads is key to managing risks, resources, and innovation in high-reliability aerospace applications.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Consultant-Technology Strategy

Consultant - Technology StrategyAerospace / Automotive / General EngineeringCompetitive Salary Plus BenefitsFully Remote WorkingAs aConsultant – Technology Strategy, you will lead complex consulting engagements, working closely with clients across the aerospace, defence, space and advanced manufacturing sectors to solve high-value...

Jonathan Lee Recruitment B24Qa, B2 4QA, United Kingdom

Senior Product Assurance Manager

This role involves leading product assurance and quality activities across spacecraft development projects, ensuring compliance and reliability throughout the lifecycle. The manager will work with engineering teams and suppliers to implement assurance plans, conduct audits, and resolve non-conformances. They will also mentor junior staff and support continuous improvement in a high-integrity space technology environment.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £90,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Electronic Architect

As an Electronic Architect, you will contribute to the development of precision defence products, defining electronic and electrical architecture, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements. You will manage technical elements, engage with stakeholders, and participate in R&D activities for safety-critical electronic systems.

Electus Recruitment Stevenage, United Kingdom £60,000 – £72,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Project Manager

As a Project Manager at Archangel Lightworks, you will oversee the development and delivery of cutting-edge laser communication technologies, including the flagship Optical Ground Station, TERRA-M. Your responsibilities will include managing project scopes, timelines, and budgets, collaborating with engineering and technical teams, and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as ESA and IUK.

Archangel Lightworks Ox11Aa, OX1 1AA, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Hardware Team Leader

As a Hardware Team Leader, you will manage a team of hardware engineers responsible for supporting production programs in safety-critical technologies like Helmet Mounted Displays, Mission Computers, and Flight Controls. You will lead cost and performance trade-offs, ensure adherence to company processes, and drive continuous improvement in design and team skills.

Appcastenterprise Rochester, United Kingdom £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Manager, Core Presales Solution Consulting

Senior Manager, Core Presales Solution ConsultingFull-timeEmployee Type: RegularRegion: EMEA - Europe, Middle East and AfricaWork Persona: FlexibleCompany DescriptionIt all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we...

ServiceNow Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 4PP, United Kingdom

Radar Mechanical Design Lead

This senior mechanical engineering role involves leading the design and development of complex mechanical systems for a cutting-edge technology demonstrator. The candidate will act as the mechanical design authority, ensuring robust and compliant solutions throughout the full engineering lifecycle, and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align mechanical solutions with overall system requirements.

Appcastenterprise Cowes, United Kingdom £85,700 pa

Hybrid Permanent Part-time Clearance Required

Spectrum Manager

This role involves leading spectrum management and regulatory compliance for satellite missions, including ITU filings, frequency coordination, and technical analysis. The Spectrum Manager will support Active Debris Removal and In-Orbit Servicing programmes from concept through operations, ensuring adherence to international and national regulations. Key responsibilities include interfacing with regulators, conducting RF interference studies, and guiding engineering teams on compliance.

Holt Executive Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £50,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent