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Lead AIT Engineer (Satellite Delivery)

This role involves leading the Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) function for two active satellite missions, ensuring campaigns are delivered on schedule and all test anomalies are formally closed. The position requires hands-on experience in cleanroom environments, familiarity with AIT procedures, and the ability to manage risks and document processes meticulously.

Exobotics Ltd London, United Kingdom £62,000 – £82,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

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Lead Systems Engineer – Space

This role involves leading the development and delivery of advanced satellite and ground systems for secure military communications. Responsibilities include managing system requirements, integration, verification, and validation, as well as coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure successful programme execution.

Lockheed Martin Newcastle, North East England, United Kingdom £93,000 – £116,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Systems Engineer

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead the technical aspects of complex space missions, ensuring requirements are valid and well-defined. You will manage system requirements, technical budgets, and sub-system interfaces, and collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve technical discrepancies and ensure mission success.

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

On-site Permanent

Senior RF Engineer

The Senior RF Engineer will design, develop, and optimize advanced RF subsystems for satellite communication, navigation, and RF monitoring systems. Responsibilities include component selection, circuit design, RF module testing, and leading space qualification efforts, working in a dynamic and innovative environment.

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

Hybrid Permanent

Shipping Officer Contractor

This role involves managing the secure and compliant shipping of satellite components and equipment across the UK and internationally. The candidate will coordinate logistics, handle export documentation, and ensure adherence to aerospace and regulatory standards. They will work closely with internal teams and external partners to support satellite build schedules and mission-critical deliveries.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer role involves working on advanced missile systems, focusing on navigation sensors like GNSS receivers, anti-jam units, and inertial measurement units. You will collaborate with an international team, assess supplier technologies, and participate in research activities to develop innovative solutions for complex customer requirements.

MBDA Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £57,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Engineer - Navigation Sensors

This role involves working on advanced missile systems, focusing on the specification and assessment of navigation sensors like GNSS receivers, anti-jam units, and inertial measurement units. You will collaborate with an international team, monitor technology roadmaps, and participate in high-profile, fast-paced projects.

Matchtech Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £57,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required

Systems Engineer - Navigation Sensors

BristolWant to work for growing team with the motivation to excel and a good team spirit? Where you will have the opportunity to apply your experience and passion for navigation sensor technologies to support the development of some of the...

MBDA Filton, United Kingdom

Flight Assembly Technician

This role involves working in a cleanroom environment to assemble spacecraft components, including boards, modules, harnesses, and solar panels. The technician will work to ESA standards, following build instructions and drawings, and support the team with various electro-mechanical tasks.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Flight Assembly Technician

The role involves working in a cleanroom environment to build and test satellite components, including boards, modules, harnesses, and solar panels, following ESA standards and build instructions. The technician will also support other tasks as needed, requiring a high level of electro-mechanical skills and attention to detail.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Technical Project Manager

This Technical Project Manager role involves working with multiple departments to capture requirements, generate technical specifications, and lead the resolution of technical issues. You will be part of 1-3 projects at a time, focusing on sub-systems and components, and collaborating with a cross-functional team to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will generate robust mechanical designs for ejection and crashworthy seats, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. Responsibilities include approving engineering drawings, conducting performance calculations, and mentoring junior engineers.

Martin Baker Denham Green, Buckinghamshire, UB9 5JE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Thermal Systems Engineer

As a Thermal Systems Engineer, you will lead the thermal work package for multiple satellite missions, model and analyze spacecraft thermal behavior, and plan and execute thermal tests. You will collaborate with other subsystem engineers, contribute to the product roadmap, and ensure mission success from design to launch.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Procurement Specialist (Entry level)

As a Procurement Specialist, you will support day-to-day procurement and order management activities for Open Cosmos' satellite programmes. Your responsibilities include creating and updating purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers and finance, maintaining procurement data, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Procurement Professional - Expeditor

This role involves managing end-to-end procurement and supply chain execution for submarine base and onboard spares, ensuring on-time delivery and full order compliance. The professional will proactively resolve supply delays, maintain supplier relationships, and support capacity planning across a complex network of stakeholders in a high-security defence environment.

Appcastenterprise Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LD, United Kingdom £42,215 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Test Engineer

Lead Test Engineer to develop and manage test solutions for advanced electro-mechanical systems in underwater robotics. Responsible for end-to-end test lifecycle, including test case design, automation, facility management, and team leadership. Works across electrical, mechanical, and software domains in a high-tech defence environment.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

RF Design Engineer

This role involves designing, simulating, and implementing RF and analogue electronic circuits for defence and national security applications. You will work on a variety of projects, from rapid prototyping to enhancing existing solutions, and collaborate with a highly driven engineering team to deliver cutting-edge technology.

Sanderson Southampton, United Kingdom £60,000 – £90,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required