Latest Mission Operations Engineer Jobs

Quality Control (QC) Engineer (shift based)

As a Quality Control (QC) Engineer, you will provide hands-on quality oversight during the build, integration, and testing of satellites and systems. You will perform inspections, verify compliance with standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring that all hardware and software meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Shift-work

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in protecting Open Cosmos' satellite, ground operations, and global infrastructure. Your responsibilities include strengthening cloud security, implementing Zero Trust principles, securing ground segments, and leading incident response efforts. You will work closely with engineering teams to embed security into development workflows and continuously improve security processes.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Mechanisms Engineer

The role involves designing, analyzing, and testing space mechanisms for spacecraft, working on multiple projects simultaneously, and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders. The position requires a strong mechanical engineering background, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Harness Design Engineer - Contractor

The role involves designing and delivering electrical harnesses for spacecraft, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure all electrical interfaces meet mission requirements. Responsibilities include defining harness specifications, collaborating with suppliers, and supporting test campaigns.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Contract

Architect – Power and Propulsion Integration Specialist (Edgewing)

This role involves integrating power and propulsion systems architecture across a multinational defence collaboration, ensuring alignment between technical designs, enterprise standards, and delivery teams. The specialist will coordinate across multiple organisations, identify integration risks, and support governance through detailed architectural analysis and transition planning in a complex, high-security environment.

BAE Systems Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom £61,134 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Architect – Power and Propulsion Integration Specialist (Edgewing)

Acts as a key integration specialist between Enterprise Architecture, delivery teams, and international partners, ensuring alignment of power and propulsion system designs across the Edgewing joint venture. Focuses on identifying integration risks, maintaining system boundaries, and supporting governance in a complex, multi-organizational defence technology environment.

BAE Systems Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 3HH, United Kingdom £61,134 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Product Owner-Innovation Edgewing

The Product Owner-Innovation role involves leading data engineering innovation by defining future-state data architecture, enabling data integration, and establishing data governance. You will prioritize initiatives, translate technical requirements into user-focused product requirements, and ensure high standards of usability and data quality.

Appcastenterprise Frimley, United Kingdom £70,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Engineer - Product Security Edgewing

This role involves applying product security principles to the design and development of advanced defence systems within a digital engineering environment. The engineer will conduct threat modelling, risk assessments, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity airworthiness standards such as DO-326B. Working within the Edgewing joint venture, the position plays a hands-on role in shaping security posture for next-generation aerospace platforms.

Appcastenterprise Frimley, United Kingdom £59,490 pa

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

Electronics Technician

This role involves hands-on testing, fault-finding, and repair of electronic assemblies down to component level, along with building mechanical and electronic sub-assemblies. The technician will ensure high-quality standards in innovative imaging and embedded systems used across industries such as medical, aerospace, and defence. The position supports continuous improvement and requires precision, technical expertise, and collaboration within a skilled production team.

Wallace Hind Selection Gu111Hn, GU11 1HN, United Kingdom £35,000 – £42,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Electronics Technician

The role involves hands-on testing, fault-finding, and repair of electronic assemblies down to component level, along with building mechanical and electronic sub-assemblies. The technician will conduct optical inspections and support continuous improvement initiatives within a production team focused on high-quality, innovative products used globally in industries such as medical, aerospace, and defense. Expertise in SMT soldering, circuit diagram interpretation, and electronic test equipment is essential.

Wallace Hind Selection Wd173Ex, WD17 3EX, United Kingdom £35,000 – £42,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required