Latest Mission Operations Engineer Jobs

Satcom Mission Analysis Engineer

As a Satcom Mission Analysis Engineer, you will be responsible for defining and optimizing the orbital architecture of Open Cosmos' satellite constellation. Your role involves complex astrodynamics, inter-satellite link behavior, and maneuver strategies to ensure reliable and high-performance connectivity. You will work closely with various teams to model and simulate the constellation's lifecycle, ensuring compliance with international guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Systems Engineer

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead the technical delivery of complex space missions, driving system architecture, integration, and mission success. You will define and manage mission requirements, perform system analyses, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated spacecraft solutions while mentoring junior engineers and promoting best practices.

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

Contracts Manager

The Contracts Manager will lead the Contracts department at Surrey Satellite Technology, overseeing day-to-day operations, contract negotiations, and team management. Key responsibilities include preparing and managing contractual commitments, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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 Research Fellow - Space Technology

Lead research translation and knowledge exchange in space propulsion technology, focusing on advancing sovereign launch capabilities and driving real-world impact through partnerships with industry, government, and SMEs. Work within a multidisciplinary team to secure funding, deliver applied projects, and strengthen Kingston University’s role in the UK National Space Strategy.

Kingston University Roehampton Vale, London, United Kingdom £50,160 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Capture Manager

Job Description:SECURITY CLEARANCE:Involves working within the UK Defence industry, requiring the applicants to be UK Nationals Only (No Dual Nationals) and able to be security cleared to a UK Eyes Only SC levelTRAVEL REQUIRED:Frequent travel within UK and occasional international...

Airbus Defence and Space United Kingdom

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 UK, Italian, and Japanese partners, identifying integration risks, supporting governance, and enabling seamless transition planning within a complex, multi-organisational environment.

BAE Systems Hook, Hampshire, Hampshire, RG27 9HP, United Kingdom £61,134 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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. You'll coordinate across UK, Italian, and Japanese partners in the Edgewing joint venture, identifying integration risks, supporting governance, and maintaining system interface clarity within a complex, multi-organisation environment.

BAE Systems Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £61,134 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Engineer

This role involves collaborating with the R&D team to develop and deploy SDR solutions, focusing on systems-level integration, RF chain performance, and real-time communication protocols. You will bridge the gap between clients and engineers, ensuring projects stay on track while contributing to cutting-edge RF technologies.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Electronic Hardware Engineer

Design and develop complex, high-speed PCBs for ruggedised embedded computing systems used in aerospace and defence platforms. Work across the full product lifecycle from concept to production, focusing on signal integrity, EMC, and board-level debug in lab and field environments.

Curtiss Wright Corporation Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Datacoms Engineer

This role involves supporting and delivering advanced networking solutions across satellite, LTE, and global infrastructures, with responsibilities spanning from system build and configuration to troubleshooting complex technical issues. The engineer will work on technologies including VSAT, firewalls, VoIP, and virtualisation, both in HQ and remote locations. It offers exposure to mission-critical systems and opportunities for career development in a specialised communications domain.

Reed Rh13Dr, RH1 3DR, United Kingdom £32,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Software Quality Engineer

Software Quality EngineerPermanent roleBased in HavantOffering up to £58,000Do you have experience in software quality assurance?Are you a qualified Lead Auditor in AS9100, ISO9001, ISO2000, or ISO27001?Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?If your answer to these is...

Advanced Resource Managers Havant, United Kingdom £55,000 – £58,000 pa

Requirements Management Specialist Edgewing

As a Requirements Management Specialist, you will support the management and continuous improvement of demand and requirements processes across the Digital Information organisation. You will work closely with business stakeholders, strategy teams, and delivery functions to ensure business needs are captured, prioritised, and translated into actionable requirements.

Appcastenterprise Frimley, United Kingdom £54,808 pa

Contract Clearance Required

Project Controller

We're looking for a Project Controller to join our Christchurch Team!As a Project Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing project management activities, ensuring that project timelines and budgets are adhered to, and providing insights that drive cost efficiency and...

Curtiss Wright Corporation Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom