UK Space Jobs

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Lead Systems Engineer – Space

This role involves leading the development and delivery of advanced satellite and ground systems for secure military communications. Responsibilities include managing system requirements, integration, verification, and validation, as well as coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure successful programme execution.

Lockheed Martin Newcastle, North East England, United Kingdom £93,000 – £116,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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Lead AIT Engineer (Satellite Delivery)

This role involves leading the Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) function for two active satellite missions, ensuring campaigns are delivered on schedule and all test anomalies are formally closed. The position requires hands-on experience in cleanroom environments, familiarity with AIT procedures, and the ability to manage risks and document processes meticulously.

Exobotics Ltd London, United Kingdom £62,000 – £82,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Systems Engineer

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead the technical aspects of complex space missions, ensuring requirements are valid and well-defined. You will manage system requirements, technical budgets, and sub-system interfaces, and collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve technical discrepancies and ensure mission success.

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

On-site 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

Buyer

BuyerGuildford12 month contract (inside IR35)Hourly Rate dependent on experienceKey Purpose of JobTo provide support for the purchasing of electronic components, bespoke electro-mechanical components, and consumables for spacecraft systems and sub-systemsKey TasksInterpreting MRP results, placing, and administer purchase orders for demand...

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Contract

Senior Research Fellow - Space Technology

Lead research translation and knowledge exchange in space propulsion technology, focusing on advancing sovereign launch capabilities and driving real-world impact through partnerships with industry, government, and SMEs. Work within a multidisciplinary team to secure funding, deliver applied projects, and strengthen Kingston University’s role in the UK National Space Strategy.

Kingston University Roehampton Vale, London, United Kingdom £50,160 pa

On-site Permanent

Business Development Lead - LMUK Space

This role involves driving Lockheed Martin's Space business growth in the UK, particularly in National Security & Defence and Civil Space. Responsibilities include cultivating senior-level relationships, converting market intelligence into strategies, and collaborating with various teams to achieve regional commitments.

Lockheed Martin Ampthill, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £98,000 – £122,000 pa

On-site Permanent

RF Electromagnetic Warfare Engineer

As an RF Electromagnetic Warfare Engineer at MBDA, you will be part of a team developing advanced EW systems to support UK military operations. Your role will involve systems engineering, supplier management, and in-service support for RF Electronic Support and Attack payloads, contributing to the integration and functional operation of these systems across various missile and weapon programmes.

MBDA Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £58,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer role involves working on advanced missile systems, focusing on navigation sensors like GNSS receivers, anti-jam units, and inertial measurement units. You will collaborate with an international team, assess supplier technologies, and participate in research activities to develop innovative solutions for complex customer requirements.

MBDA Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £57,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Talented Individuals

This role involves contributing to a satellite earth observation company that specializes in high-resolution thermal imaging. The company is looking for a wide range of technical and non-technical roles, including engineers, data scientists, and managers, to support their mission in addressing global sustainability challenges.

SatelliteVu London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Software Engineer - Space Reliability

This role focuses on building autonomous, self-healing systems for satellite operations, applying SRE principles and AI-driven anomaly detection to eliminate manual processes. The engineer will design fault detection and recovery pipelines, develop data platforms for telemetry, and create tools for real-time mission execution. Collaboration with operators and mission teams ensures operational challenges are translated into scalable software solutions.

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

Hybrid Permanent

Systems Safety Engineer

This role involves implementing and championing systems safety and regulatory compliance within a systems engineering environment, focusing on military satellite communications and future space projects. You'll develop safety and environmental cases for UK MOD and international clients, working across diverse regulations including CE marking, export control, and AI. The position supports professional growth with training, mentoring, and opportunities to influence safety practices across the project lifecycle.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Project Portfolio Manager

This role involves orchestrating a digital value stream across multiple IT projects and services, driving transparency through dashboards and KPIs, and aligning project portfolios with strategic goals. You'll mentor project managers, support agile transformation, and collaborate with finance on planning within a global, cross-cultural environment. The position is embedded in a forward-thinking digital governance team focused on lean-startup and agile delivery models.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Architect – Power and Propulsion Integration Specialist (Edgewing)

Acts as a key integration specialist between Enterprise Architecture, delivery teams, and international partners, ensuring alignment of power and propulsion system designs across the Edgewing joint venture. Focuses on identifying integration risks, maintaining system boundaries, and supporting governance in a complex, multi-organizational defence technology environment.

BAE Systems Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 3HH, United Kingdom £61,134 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Architect – Power and Propulsion Integration Specialist (Edgewing)

This role involves integrating power and propulsion systems architecture across a multinational defence joint venture, aligning technical designs with enterprise standards and governance. The specialist will coordinate between multiple system integrators, identify integration risks, and ensure architectural coherence across complex, multi-organisational projects. It plays a key part in shaping foundational systems for a next-generation defence programme.

BAE Systems Frimley, Surrey, United Kingdom £61,134 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required