Latest Satellite Operations Jobs

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Software Engineer

The Software Engineer will work on the complete development lifecycle of flight safety and navigation systems, from concept and algorithm design to system integration and testing. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-performance solutions, maintain high-quality code, and produce comprehensive documentation.

Flarebright Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £39,000 – £49,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Software and Satellite Operations Quality Assurance Engineer

This role involves ensuring software quality across the full development lifecycle for satellite systems while also providing mission assurance during satellite operations, including anomaly response and commissioning. The engineer will lead root cause analyses, manage non-conformances, and improve processes using standards like ISO 29110 and ECSS. A key focus is bridging software QA with automated satellite operations, supporting AI/ML-driven fleet management and enhancing fault detection and recovery systems.

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

GNC Systems Engineer

This role involves contributing to the design, development, and verification of GNC systems for complex satellite missions. Responsibilities include developing GNC subsystem requirements, integrating GNC algorithms and hardware, and conducting research into emerging GNC technologies. The position also involves working with multidisciplinary teams and supporting mission operations.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £70,000 pa

Director of Software Engineering

Lead the technical transformation of Spire's satellite constellation operations by building autonomous, self-healing systems using SRE principles and AI-driven anomaly detection. Define architecture for data platforms and automation infrastructure while remaining hands-on in code and system design. Recruit and develop a high-performing engineering team focused on reliability, low toil, and continuous improvement in a space-based environment.

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

Mission Operations Engineer

This role involves contributing to the full lifecycle of space system development, from concept design and requirements definition to integration, verification, and mission operations. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, support spacecraft commissioning, and conduct mission needs analysis and system architecture development.

JAM Recruitment Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom £60 – £65 ph

Hybrid Contract Part-time Clearance Required

Senior Project Manager

Lead the end-to-end delivery of satellite constellation missions from contract award through development, launch, and in-orbit commissioning. Provide strategic leadership across engineering, operations, and commercial functions while managing technical, financial, and contractual performance. Serve as the primary customer interface and drive cross-functional teams to deliver complex space systems on time and within budget.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Composites Manufacturing Inspector

The Composites Manufacturing Inspector role involves ensuring the quality and compliance of composite materials and spacecraft hardware at various stages of production. Responsibilities include inspecting components, verifying documentation, and supporting defect resolution to maintain mission reliability and flight safety.

Surrey Satellite Technology Bordon, GU35 9QF, United Kingdom

Ground Segment Systems Team Lead

Leads the design, integration, and operation of satellite ground segment systems, ensuring technical robustness and alignment across subsystems and mission operations. Manages a small team of engineers, overseeing technical development, system validation, and lifecycle support from concept to deployment. Acts as a key interface between engineering, software, and operations teams while driving architectural consistency and mission readiness.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £98,000 pa

Project Manager - Space Systems

This role involves leading and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams to deliver complex space technology and hardware programmes. Responsibilities include managing project objectives, budgets, risks, and relationships with stakeholders, while working closely with engineering teams to resolve technical issues.

Alexander Associates Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £75,000 pa

Senior Project Manager - Space Systems

This role involves leading and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams to deliver complex space hardware and technology development programmes. Responsibilities include managing project budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder relationships, while working closely with engineering teams to resolve technical issues and ensure successful project delivery.

Alexander Associates Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £75,000 pa

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

The role involves developing and maintaining spacecraft electrical systems and avionics architectures, managing electrical interfaces, and supporting integration and testing activities. The engineer will work closely with various teams and contribute to the technical development of a long-term space programme.

GlobalTech Recruitment London, United Kingdom £450 – £550 pd

Architecte segment de mission pour constellation - Projet Iris² (F/H)

This role involves designing the architecture of a satellite communication system segment, working on phases from definition to testing, and ensuring the system's coherence and compliance with requirements. The position is part of the ambitious IRIS² project, focusing on advanced technologies like 5G, IoT, and flexible satellite systems.

Thales Alenia Space France

Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer will work on the design, integration, and testing of advanced sensor and communication payloads for satellite systems. Responsibilities include capturing engineering requirements, developing system architectures, managing system budgets, and overseeing integration and test campaigns.

Platform Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £75,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Systems Engineer Consultant

As a Senior Systems Engineering Consultant, you will work with clients in the defence, space, and security sectors to analyze problems, capture requirements, and create architectures. You will lead technical projects, apply systems engineering methods, and build client relationships.

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

Senior Systems Engineer Consultant

As a Systems Engineering Consultant, you will work with clients to analyze problems, capture requirements, create architectures, and assess solutions using systems engineering methods. You will lead technical projects, develop novel approaches, and maintain client relationships in the defence, space, and security sectors.

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

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Space systems / payloads Project manager

This senior role involves leading complex space programs from proposal to delivery, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring project success across technical, cost, and schedule dimensions. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate technical challenges in the space industry.

Thales Alenia Space Spain