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Product Marketing Manager

This role focuses on developing and executing product marketing strategy for SatVu’s high-fidelity thermal satellite imagery and Earth Observation services. The Product Marketing Manager will translate complex technical capabilities into clear, customer-facing messaging, create sales enablement materials, and support go-to-market initiatives across key verticals such as National Security, Economic Monitoring, and Climate Resilience. The position works closely with product, engineering, and sales teams to drive product positioning and competitive differentiation.

SatelliteVu London, United Kingdom, ENG, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Materials Test Engineer (Composites/ Adhesives)

This role involves manufacturing, testing, and evaluating composite materials and adhesives for high-performance applications in aerospace, Formula One, and defence. You'll work within a small technical team to generate accurate test data and support product development, gaining hands-on experience with advanced materials. The position is workshop-based with flexible hours and offers a clear path for technical growth and career progression.

Rise Technical Recruitment Honiton, United Kingdom £30,000 – £41,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

CNC Setter/Operator (Training on Programming)

Operate and set CNC machinery, primarily mills, within a high-precision engineering environment serving aerospace, defense, and motorsport sectors. Work closely with senior engineers to learn CAM programming and develop technical skills. Follow a 4-day shift pattern with extended hours and opportunities for overtime.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Ex52Ul, United Kingdom £30,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Temporary Clearance Required

Propulsion Systems Engineer

This role involves leading propulsion subsystem engineering activities across satellite programmes, from concept through to delivery, with responsibilities spanning technical leadership, requirements definition, design justification, and integration and test planning. The engineer will manage work packages, support major design reviews, develop analysis tools in EcosimPro, MATLAB, and Python, and resolve technical anomalies during AIT. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders is central to ensuring propulsion system performance and mission success.

Morson Edge Rowstock, Oxfordshire, OX11 0LX, United Kingdom £54 ph

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Quality Engineer (Supplier Focused)

This role involves serving as the primary contact for supplier quality issues, managing complaints, returns, and conducting audits in a specialist engineering manufacturing environment. You'll work across two sites, ensuring compliance with ISO and AS 9100 standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The company provides extensive training on niche products and offers career development through external courses and lead auditor certification.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Andover, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Satellite Systems Engineer

This role involves designing and integrating terrestrial and satellite communication systems, with a focus on next-generation 5G and 6G technologies. The engineer will work on end-to-end system integration, connect telecoms components with embedded hardware, and collaborate with external research and industry partners. The position is technically hands-on, requiring strong systems engineering and problem-solving skills in a cutting-edge telecoms environment.

Expert Employment Westcott, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa

Senior Satellite Systems Engineer

This role involves leading the technical delivery of satellite and terrestrial communication projects, focusing on end-to-end system design and integration. The engineer will develop practical solutions using 5G, 6G, satellite, and IoT technologies, working closely with external partners and research organisations. Responsibilities include hands-on system integration, hardware setup, coding, and solving complex engineering challenges in emerging telecoms domains.

Expert Employment Westcott, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £70,000 pa

Lead Electronics Engineer

Lead the development of advanced electronics for FPGA and ASIC-based space systems, spanning the full hardware lifecycle from design to space qualification. Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams and oversee integration, testing, and manufacturing with internal and external partners.

Platform Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £90,000 – £100,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Electronics Engineer

This role involves leading the end-to-end development of high-reliability electronics for space and defence applications, with a focus on FPGA and ASIC-based systems. The Lead Electronics Engineer will design high-speed digital circuits, oversee complex HDI PCB development, and guide multidisciplinary teams through integration and space qualification. It is a senior technical leadership position requiring deep expertise in safety-critical hardware design and advanced manufacturing processes.

Platform Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom £90,000 – £110,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Quality Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing

This role involves ensuring quality standards in an aerospace manufacturing environment by developing and maintaining quality management systems, conducting audits, and supporting regulatory compliance. The engineer will lead quality initiatives using tools like SPC, FMEA, and Six Sigma, investigate quality issues across products and processes, and contribute to design reviews and new product introductions. It offers the chance to work on technically challenging projects within a supportive team focused on continuous improvement and professional growth.

Matchtech Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer will develop and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with AS9100 and regulatory standards, manage eQMS and Power BI reporting tools, and conduct internal and external audits. The role involves handling non-conformances, supporting APQP and PPAP processes, and ensuring compliance across production and supplier quality. Collaboration with engineering, production, and customer teams is essential to resolve quality issues and maintain certification.

Gap Technical Wrexham, United Kingdom £38,000 – £45,000 pa

Senior FPGA Engineer

This role involves leading the On-Board Data Handling (OBDH) subsystem for satellite missions, from concept through to in-orbit operation. The engineer will design and verify FPGA logic using VHDL, manage technical requirements and work packages, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver spacecraft OBDH systems including on-board computers, data recorders, and payload interfaces. The position offers hands-on involvement in space missions with a flexible, hybrid working environment.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

RF Payload Engineer

Design and develop RF payload systems for satellite missions, including communications, radar, and SIGINT. Lead system-level design, hardware specification, and signal processing solutions, working with cross-functional teams and subcontractors. Manage payload integration, test, and in-orbit commissioning within project timelines and budgets.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Quality Engineer

This role involves leading and maintaining the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, and managing a team of Quality Engineers. Responsibilities include driving quality excellence, supporting new product introduction, and conducting supplier audits. The position offers a chance to influence quality strategy in a growing aerospace business.

Reed Bs306Hz, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Quality Engineer

This role involves leading and maintaining the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, and guiding quality activities across the product lifecycle. You will manage a team of Quality Engineers, support new product introduction, and conduct supplier audits, while driving continuous improvement and root cause analysis.

Reed Bs306Hz, United Kingdom £50,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Quality Engineer

This role involves ensuring quality compliance in aerospace manufacturing by managing non-conformances, supporting audits, and maintaining Quality Management Systems. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, analyse data for continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to AS9100 and other aerospace standards. Key responsibilities include MRB support, calibration management, and quality documentation.

DCS Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required