Latest space engineer Jobs

Edge Computing Software Engineer, Earth Observation

This role involves building and maintaining data processing pipelines for satellite imagery, optimizing GPU-accelerated code, and ensuring data consistency between on-board and ground systems. You will work closely with the ground-based Data Software Engineer and other teams to balance mission needs with hardware constraints.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Senior Digital Comms Payload Engineer

This role involves defining digital subsystem architectures for satellite communication payloads, translating system requirements into scalable processing solutions, and leading digital-in-the-loop prototyping. The engineer will assess advanced silicon technologies for space applications, define high-speed interfaces, and support secure hardware integration across space and ground systems. Collaboration spans payload, network, and security domains to deliver resilient, high-performance satellite comms solutions.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

TAS-I Cyber Security Authority

This role involves leading and overseeing cybersecurity strategy and compliance across Thales Alenia Space's projects and products, from bid phase through development. The Cyber Security Authority ensures alignment with internal policies, regulatory standards, and customer requirements, while advising on security architecture, risk management, and supply chain resilience. Key responsibilities include validating security roadmaps, leading audits, and embedding secure practices within engineering and product teams across a complex, international matrix organization.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

TAS-I Cyber Security Authority

Act as the central cybersecurity authority for Thales Alenia Space's international operations, ensuring cybersecurity compliance across product lifecycles from bid to delivery. You will assess security risks, validate technical roadmaps, lead audits, and ensure alignment with international standards and Thales Group policies. The role involves close collaboration with engineering, procurement, and legal teams to embed security into solutions for government and institutional clients in high-stakes domains like navigation, telecommunications, and Earth observation.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Project Planner

The role involves creating and maintaining detailed project plans across multiple work packages, ensuring accurate scheduling, dependencies, and progress reporting. You'll collaborate with program managers and financial controllers while supporting risk management and transition to PPM tools. The position requires strong planning skills and experience in new product development environments.

Saab United Kingdom

Global Defence Product Sales Responsible

This role involves driving business growth in the defence sector by identifying and capturing opportunities with government, military, and prime contractor customers. The candidate will develop capture strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and translate complex engineering solutions into customer value, ensuring compliance and competitiveness. It requires strong knowledge of defence procurement and customer relationship management within a regulated, security-conscious environment.

Saab United Kingdom

Quality Control Technician

As a Quality Control Technician, you will perform visual and dimensional inspections of spacecraft components, support in-process and final inspections, resolve supplier engineering queries, and maintain inspection equipment. You will work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and maintain accurate records.

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

Project Manager

This role involves managing space projects from concept to launch, leading a team through all stages of mission development, and ensuring compliance with SSTL's procedures. You'll handle project planning, risk management, financial performance, and stakeholder engagement.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Aerospace Manufacturing Technician

The core responsibility of this position is to contribute to the production of a wide range of products and fluidic components for the aerospace industry. Specifically, the role focuses on supporting routine business operations related to the assembly, integration, and...

Expert Employment Lower Hartwell, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £38,000 – £41,000 pa

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, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Production Scheduler

As a Production Scheduler at VACGEN, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining production schedules for precision-engineered technology used in advanced scientific and technological applications. You will work closely with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time delivery and resolve scheduling issues, while using ERP systems and maintaining accurate production data.

Vacgen Bn274El, United Kingdom

Secure by Design Manager for Defence

This senior role involves owning cybersecurity and information assurance across products, programmes, and spacecraft lifecycle in the defence sector. Responsibilities include certification, ITHCs, Secure by Design reviews, supplier security, and space licensing assurance, with a focus on hands-on delivery and executive-level reporting.

Standard 8 Guildford, United Kingdom £85,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Head of Network Operations

The Head of Network Operations will build and lead the Network Operations function, ensuring reliable operation, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of ground station infrastructure and optical communication services. Responsibilities include network planning, service performance, customer engagement, and operational support.

Archangel Lightworks Ox20Aa, United Kingdom

Clean Water Industry Operative

DescriptionClaret Civil Engineering Ltd is looking for a reliable and motivated Clean Water Industry Operative to support the delivery of maintenance works across clean water assets and infrastructure. This is a practical, site-based role suited to someone with a strong...

Appcastenterprise Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom

Contracts Manager

Take ownership of high-quality modular construction projects with Elite Systems GB Ltd. If you’re a proactive Contracts Manager who can lead teams and keep projects on track, apply today.Contracts Manager – Modular ConstructionElite Systems GB LtdLocation: Office-based role (Cleckheaton, West...

Elite Systems Ltd Bd195Ea, United Kingdom