Latest spacecraft systems engineer Jobs

AIT Harness Engineer - Contractor

The AIT Harness Engineer will be responsible for manufacturing flight harnesses and test cables for spacecraft developments. Key tasks include implementing harness designs, resolving issues, and supporting AIT and EVT activities, with potential for overseas travel and cleanroom work.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Contract Flexible Clearance Required

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

This role involves designing spacecraft components, assemblies, and systems using 3D modeling tools. You will manage mechanical work packages, support integration and testing, and work closely with project managers, system engineers, and manufacturing teams.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Mission Manager

As a Mission Manager, you will coordinate complex space mission activities from development to operations, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. Your role involves managing schedules, budgets, and technical requirements, ensuring successful mission delivery and alignment with customer needs.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Mission Operations Manager

The Mission Operations Manager will oversee the performance and reliability of satellite missions, ensuring high-quality data delivery and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include monitoring mission health, coordinating incident resolution, and managing relationships with satellite owners and third-party partners.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Project Manager - Space / Satellite

This role involves leading end-to-end satellite mission projects from contract award through spacecraft development, launch, commissioning, and operational acceptance. The Senior Project Manager will provide strategic leadership across engineering, commercial, and supply chain functions, acting as the primary customer interface and ensuring delivery within financial, schedule, and technical constraints. The position focuses on scaling production for innovative constellation satellite missions serving institutional, defence, and international clients.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Mechanisms Manager

This role involves leading a team of mechanical engineers focused on spacecraft mechanisms and electro-mechanical systems, ensuring technical excellence, project delivery, and design consistency. The manager will oversee work packages, mentor engineers, resolve technical issues, and maintain a strategic roadmap for mechanisms development. Collaboration with project and functional leads is key to managing risks, resources, and innovation in high-reliability aerospace applications.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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

Senior Power Engineer Analogue Design

This role involves designing, analyzing, developing, and verifying power systems and energy conversion solutions for spacecraft missions. The Senior Power Engineer will lead the power subsystem for missions, working closely with other technical leads to deliver innovative projects from concept to launch.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Mechanisms Engineer

The Mechanisms team at SSTL seeks an experienced success driven and committed mechanisms engineer to support the existing and expanding range of space mechanisms used on SSTL spacecraft. This is an amazing opportunity for an engineer to work on space...

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Senior Thermal Engineer - Contractor

This role involves leading the thermal control subsystem for spacecraft missions, from design and analysis to testing and in-orbit activities. The engineer will work closely with the Thermal Team on fast-paced projects, manage subcontractors, and improve company standards.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Contract Flexible

Mechanisms Engineer

The role involves designing, analyzing, and testing space mechanisms for spacecraft, working on multiple projects simultaneously, and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders. The position requires a strong mechanical engineering background, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Buyer - Contractor

This role involves managing the procurement of electronic and electro-mechanical components for spacecraft systems, interpreting MRP data, placing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery. The Buyer will negotiate with suppliers, manage compliance, and work closely with stakeholders across a high-integrity engineering environment. It requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and experience in procurement within complex, low-volume manufacturing settings.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Contract

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

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

Esa Qualified Inspector - Contractor

This role involves detailed inspection and verification of spacecraft electrical and mechanical harnesses to ensure compliance with ESA, ECSS, and IPC standards. Responsibilities include visual inspections, electrical testing, documentation, and maintaining process control in cleanroom environments.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Contract Clearance Required