UK Space Jobs

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Nuclear/ Radiation Hardening Engineer

This role involves working on mission-critical technologies for secure military communications satellites, developing resilient systems for demanding environments. Responsibilities include technical planning, system integration, and leading complex engineering challenges with a focus on nuclear and radiation hardening.

Lockheed Martin Newcastle, North East England, United Kingdom £93,000 – £116,000 pa
On-site Permanent
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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
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Service Delivery Manager – Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)

This role involves leading Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Post Design Support (PDS) activities for a complex defence programme, ensuring supportability is embedded from design through in-service phases. The candidate will act as the primary liaison with MoD stakeholders, manage a team of specialists, and oversee technical support deliverables including logistics analysis, obsolescence management, and technical documentation. The position requires strong collaboration across engineering, logistics, and programme teams to deliver responsive, high-quality support solutions within a multi-contractor environment.

Lockheed Martin Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom £62,000 – £78,000 pa
On-site Permanent
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Talented Individuals

This role is for exceptional individuals with expertise in technical engineering, data science, thermal sciences, software development, geospatial analysis, or business functions such as HR, sales, or PR. The company seeks candidates passionate about leveraging satellite-based thermal imaging and advanced analytics to tackle global sustainability challenges. Work spans cutting-edge remote sensing, earth observation, and thermal data product development across defence, climate, industrial monitoring, and ESG sectors.

SatelliteVu London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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Linux Systems Engineer

Job Description:SECURITY CLEARANCE:This position involves working within the UK Defence industry, requiring the applicants to be UK Nationals Only (No Dual Nationals) and able to be security cleared to a UK SC level.LOCATION:Stevenage (with some hybrid working available subject to...

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage, United Kingdom
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Quality Assurance Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled Quality Assurance Engineer to support the quality of our operational processes and outputs.In this role at Spire, you will conduct detailed process audits, troubleshoot and resolve issues related to materials, equipment, processes, and...

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom
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Internal Communications Manager

Job Description:SECURITY CLEARANCE:You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check)LOCATION:Stevenage or Portsmouth (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy)TRAVEL:The position might involve business trips to Airbus sites in the following countries:...

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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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
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Optical AIV Engineer

This role involves hands-on assembly, integration, and verification of optical payloads for spacecraft in a cleanroom environment. The engineer will perform precision alignment, bonding, and testing of optical components using advanced GSE and metrology equipment, while maintaining strict cleanliness and documentation standards. The position supports the full build lifecycle, from sub-assembly setup to final verification and payload transport.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required
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Shipping Manager / Officer

Organise domestic and international shipments of sensitive aerospace and defence components, ensuring compliance with UK export controls, ITAR/EAR regulations, and customs requirements. Manage relationships with freight forwarders, oversee shipping documentation, and support continuous improvement of logistics processes within a high-tech manufacturing environment.

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Guildford, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa
On-site Contract Clearance Required
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Fire Officer (on Shift)

445327We are looking to recruit a Shift Fire Officer to join our site team at our Montrose manufacturing site. The Shift Fire Officers advise on legal and other requirements affecting Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) at the site. Their purpose...

GSK Montrose, Alba / Scotland, DD10 8JB, United Kingdom

Shipping Manager / Officer

Organise domestic and international shipments of satellite components and sensitive payloads, ensuring compliance with UK export controls, ITAR/EAR regulations, and customs requirements. Manage relationships with freight forwarders, oversee shipping documentation, and improve logistics processes within a high-tech aerospace and defence environment.

Hays Procurement Jobs Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa
On-site Contract Clearance Required

Aerospace Inspector

Aerospace Inspector | Ferndown | Up to £20 per hourDo you take real pride in getting the detail right, every time? If precision, traceability and doing things properly matter to you, this Aerospace Inspector role puts those exact skills to...

Rubicon Recruitment Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9HZ, United Kingdom £18 – £20 ph

Lead Electronics Engineer

This role involves leading the end-to-end development of high-reliability electronics for space and defence applications, with a focus on FPGA and ASIC-based systems. The Lead Electronics Engineer will design high-speed digital circuits, oversee complex HDI PCB development, and guide multidisciplinary teams through integration and space qualification. It is a senior technical leadership position requiring deep expertise in safety-critical hardware design and advanced manufacturing processes.

Platform Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom £90,000 – £110,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Electronics Engineer

This role involves leading the development of advanced electronics for FPGA and ASIC-based space systems, with responsibility across the full hardware lifecycle from design to space qualification. The engineer will lead high-speed digital circuit design, complex PCB development, and integration within multidisciplinary teams, working on safety-critical systems for defence and space applications.

Platform Recruitment Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £90,000 – £110,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required