Latest satellite payload engineer Jobs

Lead AIT Engineer

The Lead AIT Engineer is responsible for planning, controlling, and executing all phases of spacecraft and payload assembly, integration, and testing. This role involves managing test teams, creating test plans, and ensuring compliance with engineering policies and safe working practices.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Contract

Product Test Engineer

This role involves hands-on testing and debugging of avionics hardware for space systems, focusing on electrical, RF, and environmental test execution. The engineer develops and refines test procedures for digital and mixed-signal electronics, supports flight model validation, and contributes to test automation and process improvements. Work is lab-based with collaboration across engineering, production, and project teams to ensure high-reliability standards for spaceflight hardware.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Software Engineer (Ground Segment)

You will design and own backend services and APIs for satellite and mission operations, lead technical design discussions, and collaborate with system engineers and spacecraft operators. The role involves building and maintaining a scalable operations platform using Go, Python, and Kubernetes, with a focus on reliability and automation.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Backend Software Engineer (Ground Segment)

You will design and own backend services and APIs for satellite and mission operations, lead technical design discussions, and collaborate with system engineers and spacecraft operators. The role involves building and maintaining a scalable, automated operations platform using Go, Python, and Kubernetes.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

OBDH Sub-System Lead Engineer

This role involves leading the design, development, and delivery of On-board Data Handling (OBDH) systems for spacecraft missions. Responsibilities include evaluating mission requirements, defining subsystem architecture, and managing FPGA designs and digital circuits. The position offers a unique cradle-to-grave experience from concept to launch and beyond.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Product Test Manager

This role involves leading the development and execution of avionics hardware testing for spacecraft, from integration through to launch. The Product Test Manager will conduct flight model testing, debug circuit-level issues, and support test readiness reviews, while working closely with engineering teams to ensure reliability and safety. Emphasis is placed on improving test methodologies, automating processes, and maintaining rigorous data integrity across the spacecraft lifecycle.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our Platform team supporting Spacecraft Operations. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting other disciplines by focusing on the embedded software aspects of our satellite systems. The...

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

Software Engineer - Yocto/Linux

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Linux/Software Engineer to join our Platform team (folks looking after the spacecraft). The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing software for our satellite systems, contributing to the expansion and enhancement of...

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

Senior Mission Operations Preparation Engineer

This role involves preparing spacecraft missions for operational success by developing procedures, tools, and strategies across the mission lifecycle. The engineer will work closely with systems, software, and flight operations teams to ensure spacecraft designs are operable and validated through testing and simulation. It's a collaborative position focused on mission readiness, operational problem-solving, and supporting live operations in a cutting-edge space technology environment.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £94,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Ground Segment Software Team Lead

This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing space technology organisation tackling one of the most critical challenges facing the industry today, ensuring the long-term sustainability of space operations. You’ll play a key role in developing advanced ground segment...

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £95,000 pa

Design Safety Engineer

As a Design Safety Engineer, you will influence design decisions by analyzing potential failures and their impact on system safety and reliability. You will work on evaluating design concepts, identifying failure modes, and producing safety case reports, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires a strong analytical and problem-solving approach.

Rolls Royce United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Customer Support Technician

This is a Technical Customer Support role, helping customers diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues withnetwork connectivity, cellular IoT devices and satellite hardware. This is not a standard ‘password reset’ helpdesk role; you will actively dig into complex hardware, firmware,...

Hartley Resourcing Po144Bs, PO14 4BS, United Kingdom £29,000 – £31,000 pa

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

Senior Design Engineer

We're looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join a team developing cutting-edge communications technology that will help shape the future of global connectivity.This is an opportunity to work on next-generation 5G non-terrestrial networks developing digital hardware for satellite-based...

Spectrum IT Recruitment Southampton, United Kingdom £65,000 – £70,000 pa

Talented Individuals

This role involves contributing to a satellite earth observation company that specializes in high-resolution thermal imaging and remote sensing. The company is open to hiring a wide range of technical and non-technical roles, including engineers, data scientists, and managers, to support their mission in addressing global sustainability challenges.

Satvu London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent