Latest satellite payload engineer Jobs

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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

Senior Digital Comms Payload Engineer

This role involves defining digital subsystem architectures for satellite communication payloads, translating system requirements into scalable processing solutions, and leading digital-in-the-loop prototyping. The engineer will assess advanced silicon technologies for space applications, define high-speed interfaces, and support secure hardware integration across space and ground systems. Collaboration spans payload, network, and security domains to deliver resilient, high-performance satellite comms solutions.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Satellite Payload Processing Engineer

Design and build end-to-end processing pipelines to transform raw satellite data into calibrated, orthorectified, and analysis-ready Earth Observation (EO) products. Collaborate with mission engineers, sales, and customers to define product specifications and ensure data usability across multiple payloads. Integrate workflows into scalable, automated systems while supporting payload calibration, validation, and multi-sensor operations.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site 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

RF Payload Engineer

This role involves designing, implementing, and verifying RF payload solutions for spacecraft missions. Key responsibilities include system-level design, performance analysis, hardware specification, and payload verification through environmental testing and in-orbit commissioning. The position requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and external subcontractors.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior AIT RF Payload Comms Engineer

Lead the integration and test of advanced RF payloads for satellite communication systems, managing multidisciplinary engineering teams through full test campaigns. Responsibilities include developing test procedures, executing RF verification, and ensuring compliance with quality and schedule requirements. Work on cutting-edge space programmes in a collaborative, high-tech environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.

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

Payload Product Assurance Engineer

The role involves ensuring quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance of space payload hardware throughout the product lifecycle. You'll lead product assurance activities, conduct root cause analyses, and ensure adherence to standards like ECSS, ESA, and NASA across design, manufacturing, and delivery. Collaboration with engineering, test, and supply chain teams is essential to maintain high integrity in demanding space applications.

Filtronic Sedgefield, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Payload Product Assurance Engineer

The role involves leading product assurance activities for space payload hardware, ensuring compliance with stringent standards like ECSS, ESA, and NASA. The engineer will work across the product lifecycle, supporting quality across design, manufacturing, and testing, with a strong focus on reliability, non-conformance management, and supplier quality in high-integrity space and defence applications.

Baltic Recruitment Sedgefield, County Durham, United Kingdom £55,000 – £60,000 pa

Payload Product Assurance Engineer

This role involves leading product assurance for advanced space payload hardware, ensuring compliance with stringent standards like ECSS, ESA, and NASA across the full lifecycle. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain quality in design, manufacturing, and testing of RF and microwave systems for space and defence applications. Key responsibilities include root cause analysis, non-conformance management, supplier quality oversight, and supporting technical reviews within a highly regulated environment.

Baltic Recruitment County Durham, United Kingdom £55,000 – £60,000 pa

Imager Electronics Engineer

This role involves leading the verification, testing, and debugging of imager electronics for space-based optical payloads. The engineer will develop test plans, perform circuit-level analysis, support design teams, and ensure compliance with space-environment standards. Work spans from design validation through to integration, AIT, and commissioning, with a strong focus on test automation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior AIT On-Board Processor Engineer

This role involves leading the assembly, integration, and testing of advanced on-board processor hardware for satellite payloads. The engineer will perform verification testing, develop procedures, and support environmental testing such as thermal vacuum and vibration. Technical leadership and mentorship of junior engineers are also key responsibilities.

IO Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Business Development Lead - Space

This role involves driving business growth by selling high-value engineering consultancy and technology development services into the space, satellite, and defence sectors. The individual will identify and shape opportunities across government and commercial space markets, building strategic relationships and leading proposals for complex technical programmes. Success requires translating advanced engineering capabilities into customer-focused solutions within long sales cycles.

Matchtech Essex, United Kingdom £80,000 – £90,000 pa

Senior FPGA Engineer

This role involves leading the On-Board Data Handling (OBDH) subsystem in space satellite projects, from concept to launch. Responsibilities include managing system requirements, delivering technical solutions, interfacing with other technical leads, and designing and verifying FPGA systems in VHDL.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Sales Engineer

This role involves serving as the senior technical liaison between Spire’s sales and engineering teams, focusing on designing and presenting space-driven solutions for commercial and government customers. The Senior Sales Engineer will lead technical sales discussions, develop proposals, and ensure customer mission requirements are met using Spire’s satellite platforms and infrastructure. The position requires deep expertise in satellite systems, mission design, and customer-facing technical communication.

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

On-site Permanent

Payload Systems Project Lead

This role involves leading the design, integration, and testing of advanced RF payload and antenna systems for space-based communications platforms. The candidate will drive systems engineering activities, conduct technical trade studies, and define end-to-end system requirements while working with multidisciplinary teams. The position plays a key role in shaping next-generation satellite communication architectures and influencing technical direction on high-impact space missions.

Platform Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior AIT Test Engineer

This role involves leading assembly, integration, and test (AIT) activities for on-board processor units in advanced space communications systems. The engineer will perform hands-on electrical, thermal, and environmental testing, including vibration, shock, and vacuum, ensuring validation of satellite payload and subsystems. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams is required during integration with ground test equipment and throughout the test lifecycle.

Enterprise Recruitment Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £80,000 pa