UK Space 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

Electronics Engineer

This role involves designing and developing advanced electronics for optical payloads in space missions, from concept to launch. You will work closely with experts to create cutting-edge space technologies, manage technical budgets, and support system-level integration and testing.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Software and Satellite Operations Quality Assurance Engineer

This role involves ensuring software quality across the full development lifecycle for satellite systems while also providing mission assurance during satellite operations, including anomaly response and commissioning. The engineer will lead root cause analyses, manage non-conformances, and improve processes using standards like ISO 29110 and ECSS. A key focus is bridging software QA with automated satellite operations, supporting AI/ML-driven fleet management and enhancing fault detection and recovery systems.

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

Quality Assurance Engineer

This role involves ensuring product and process quality across Spire's satellite operations and manufacturing workflows. The engineer will lead root cause investigations, manage supplier quality issues, conduct AS9100-aligned audits, and support engineering change validation. The position requires hands-on work in a cleanroom environment and close collaboration with technical teams to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement in a high-technology aerospace setting.

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

Hybrid Permanent

Propulsion Engineer

This role involves end-to-end engineering of spacecraft propulsion systems, including design, analysis, hardware build, testing, and in-orbit commissioning. The engineer will work across gas, chemical, and electric propulsion technologies, contributing to mission-critical projects from concept through to launch and on-orbit operations. A blend of hands-on technical work and analytical design is required, with close collaboration across teams and customers.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Propulsion Systems Engineer

This role involves leading propulsion subsystem engineering activities across satellite programmes, from concept through to delivery, with responsibilities spanning technical leadership, requirements definition, design justification, and integration and test planning. The engineer will manage work packages, support major design reviews, develop analysis tools in EcosimPro, MATLAB, and Python, and resolve technical anomalies during AIT. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders is central to ensuring propulsion system performance and mission success.

Morson Edge Rowstock, Oxfordshire, OX11 0LX, United Kingdom £54 ph

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Reader in Aerospace

This role involves leading a high-impact research agenda in Future of Flight, with a focus on integrated, sustainable, or frontier aerospace systems. The appointee will drive innovation in aerospace engineering research, secure external funding, and shape both research and teaching within the department. They will also mentor early-career researchers and contribute to curriculum development aligned with emerging aerospace technologies.

Aston University Birmingham, Midlands Of England, United Kingdom £58 – £67 pa

Permanent

Quality Assurance Engineer - Space

This role involves ensuring the quality and reliability of space-grade products across their lifecycle, from design to deployment. The engineer will develop QA processes, lead audits, manage nonconformances, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and space industry standards. Work is focused on long-duration satellite systems and robotics operating in extreme environments.

IO Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £55,000 pa

Quality Inspector (Aerospace / Precision)

Inspect machined components and welded assemblies using CMM/FARO Arm and conventional measuring tools to ensure compliance with specifications. Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Engineering teams in a precision manufacturing environment. Receive training on CMM programming and work a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule with early finish on Fridays and paid overtime.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £38,000 – £42,000 pa

CNC Machinist (Aerospace/Fanuc Programming)

Operate, set, and program CNC turning machines (3- and 4-axis) to manufacture precision aerospace components in small batches. Work with metals like brass and stainless steel in a day-based role featuring an early finish on Fridays. Receive in-house manufacturer training and have opportunities for career progression within an established engineering firm.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom £20 – £21 ph

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

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

Automated Test RF Engineer

Design and execute automated test solutions for advanced RF communication systems, focusing on integration, verification, and performance analysis across the full lifecycle. Utilize Python scripting and RF test equipment to validate complex systems, troubleshoot issues, and support major test campaigns. Work within a technically challenging environment alongside specialists in high-speed electronics and communications engineering.

Enterprise Recruitment Rowstock, Oxfordshire, OX11 0LX, United Kingdom £60,000 – £78,000 pa

Automated Test RF Engineer

This role involves developing and executing automated test solutions for advanced RF communication systems, with hands-on work across integration, verification, and validation. You'll use RF test equipment and Python scripting to analyse system performance and troubleshoot issues within complex electronics environments. The position emphasizes technical expertise and cross-disciplinary collaboration in a high-tech engineering setting focused on space and defence applications.

Enterprise Recruitment Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £78,000 pa

Shipping Officer

This role involves managing the end-to-end logistics of sensitive satellite components and equipment, coordinating domestic and international shipments, ensuring compliance with export controls, and maintaining accurate inventory records. The Shipping Officer will work closely with suppliers, engineering teams, and freight partners in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Responsibilities include documentation management, customs coordination, packaging oversight, and continuous improvement of shipping processes.

Matchtech Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom £20 – £25 ph

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Interconnects Design Engineer

Design and develop cable assemblies and harnesses for advanced defence and aerospace systems using Zuken E3. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues, support product verification, and improve design processes. Focus on creating electrical schematics and ensuring robust interconnect solutions throughout the product lifecycle.

Carbon 60 Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £48 – £50 ph