Latest satellite payload engineer Jobs

System Performance & Modelling Engineer

This role involves developing high-fidelity simulation environments to optimize the performance of LEO satellite communication systems. Responsibilities include building end-to-end simulation frameworks, evaluating system capacity, latency, and reliability, and supporting system-level link budget analysis. The role requires strong skills in system-level modelling, simulation, and performance analysis within satellite or advanced wireless communication systems.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

FPGA Architect

As an FPGA Architect, you will design and implement FPGA systems for spacecraft, working closely with hardware and software teams to ensure high-performance, reliable, and scalable solutions. Your role involves defining FPGA architecture, leading the FPGA lifecycle, and driving continuous improvement in design and validation processes.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Project Manager

This role involves leading end-to-end satellite constellation missions from contract award through development, launch, and operational acceptance. The Senior Project Manager will drive cross-functional teams, manage technical and financial performance, and serve as the primary customer interface, ensuring delivery within schedule, budget, and technical requirements. Success requires strong leadership in a matrix environment and deep familiarity with space systems project lifecycles.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, 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

Power Systems Engineer

This role involves designing, analyzing, developing, and verifying power systems for spacecraft missions. You will work closely with senior engineers to deliver flight modules, manage documentation, and support spacecraft-level testing, ensuring timely delivery and quality of power systems.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Director of Software Engineering

Spire is making a fundamental shift in how it operates its constellation. We are moving from a model where trained operators watch dashboards and escalate to experts, to one where the system is fully autonomous, self-healing, and data intelligent. This...

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

GNC Engineer - Avionics

As a GNC/AOCS Engineer - Avionics at Spire, you will operate as part of a technical team who maintains responsibility across the full lifecycle of the Spire GNC product and its subcomponents. The GNC team interfaces directly with many engineering...

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

Senior Power Engineer Analogue Design

This role involves designing, analyzing, developing, verifying, and delivering power subsystems and modules for spacecraft missions. Responsibilities include requirements capture, design of analogue/power electronics, and leading power system development for satellite missions, interacting with technical leads across multiple disciplines.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Service Architect

As a Service Architect, you will lead the design and development of managed service solutions, ensuring they align with customer requirements and project stakeholder needs. You will work closely with technical experts and stakeholders to craft winning customer offers, manage risks, and ensure successful service implementation and transition.

Airbus Defence and Space East Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Design Verification Engineer

This role involves developing and executing simulation-based verification for a Register Bank compiler, building Python-based validation flows, and enhancing CI pipelines. You will work on advanced SoC assembly and register generation flows, influencing verification and tooling in a highly technical EDA environment.

MicroTech Consulting Krakow, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Radiation and Nuclear Hardening Engineer

This role involves working on advanced spacecraft projects, including rovers and satellites for telecoms, military, and scientific applications. You will learn about radiation and nuclear hardening, produce and review technical documentation, and manage radiation testing of components. The position offers opportunities for career growth and collaboration with experienced engineers.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required