UK Space Jobs

Latest UK roles, updated daily.

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Research Fellow in Transient Astrophysics

This role involves leading research on host galaxies of transients, deriving properties from LSST+TiDES data, and studying transient correlations with their environments. The position is part of a larger collaboration to address key questions in astrophysics, including the origins of star explosions and the nature of Dark Energy.

University of Southampton Southampton, South East England, United Kingdom £36 – £44 pa
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Quality Control Technician

As a Quality Control Technician, you will perform visual and dimensional inspections of spacecraft components, support in-process and final inspections, resolve supplier engineering queries, and maintain inspection equipment. You will work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and maintain accurate records.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom
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Mathematical Software Engineer

This role involves developing and enhancing the ground-based systems responsible for planning and scheduling tasks across Spire's nanosatellite constellation and ground station network. Responsibilities include designing new scheduling features, building observability dashboards, and supporting live operations of constellation scheduling software.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom
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Research Fellow in Magnetic Reconnection for Space Propulsion

The role involves conducting experimental research on magnetic reconnection for space propulsion, collaborating with the University of Oxford. You will design and test plasma devices in world-class vacuum facilities, contributing to a three-year project funded by the Leverhulme Trust.

University of Southampton Southampton, South East England, United Kingdom £36 – £44 pa
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Senior Electronics Systems Engineer

The role involves designing and developing advanced analogue and digital electronic systems for telecommunications, space, defence, and high-altitude platforms. Responsibilities include circuit design, signal conditioning, system architecture, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable and manufacturable products.

Filtronic Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and integrate embedded software and firmware for advanced RF and communications products. Your responsibilities will include working with Zephyr, embedded Linux, Yocto, bare-metal environments, and secure communications, as well as collaborating with RF, FPGA, and hardware engineers.

Filtronic Cambridge, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Production Operative - Aerospace Manufacturing

This role involves packing and palletising safety-critical aerospace products, following engineering instructions and quality procedures. The position includes structured training and a shift to a 4 on / 4 off pattern after six months, with a focus on product quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Syntech Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £28,500 – £34,500 pa

Research Associate in Planetary Atmospheric Science

This role involves analyzing infrared observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study the atmospheres of the four giant planets. You will work with a team led by Professor Leigh Fletcher, using advanced data processing tools and spectral modeling to derive climatological parameters and address key research questions.

University Of Leicester Leicester, Midlands Of England, United Kingdom £40 – £46 pa
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Project Engineer

The Project Engineer will work on complex aerospace engineering projects, coordinating activities, managing project performance, and ensuring customer expectations are met. Responsibilities include creating project plans, monitoring progress, and leading design reviews. The role involves working with Environmental Control Systems, Hydraulics, and Life Support Systems.

Manpower Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom £35 ph

Lead Hardware Design Engineer

This senior role involves leading the development of FPGA/ASIC-based telecommunications payloads, managing complex hardware projects, and taking ownership of the entire hardware product development lifecycle from specification to testing. The role requires deep high-reliability electronics experience and strong leadership skills.

Enterprise Recruitment Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £85,000 – £100,000 pa

Test and Validation Engineer

This role involves designing, developing, and assembling test equipment and ground support systems for rocket engines and propulsion systems. You will support testing activities, analyse results, and work closely with engineering teams to ensure product safety and reliability, with a focus on hands-on mechanical and electrical tasks.

Expert Employment Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £38,000 – £42,000 pa

Mechanical Design Engineer

This role involves developing concept and detailed mechanical designs for aerospace products, producing engineering drawings, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure designs are suitable for manufacture. The position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects within a collaborative engineering environment.

Manpower Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom £46 ph

Satellite Ground Station Systems Engineer

This role involves working on the research, design, and development of satellite ground station systems, including telemetry, tracking, and command systems, payload data downlink processing, and parabolic reception antennas. You will also contribute to technical project delivery, consultancy, and collaboration with universities and research centers.

Expert Employment Chilton, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £38,000 – £68,000 pa

Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder

This role involves hands-on manufacturing and assembly of safety-critical aerospace equipment, including electrical coils and windings. Responsibilities include following engineering drawings, testing components, and ensuring quality standards are met in a collaborative team environment.

Holt Engineering Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom £20 ph

Project Engineer (Aerospace)

This role involves managing aerospace engineering projects from customer request to final delivery, working with internal teams, suppliers, and OEMs. Responsibilities include project planning, requirements gathering, supplier coordination, and risk management.

Line Up Aviation Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom £30 – £35 ph