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

Senior Systems Engineer

The Senior Systems Engineer leads the technical execution of space missions, managing system requirements, technical budgets, and cross-disciplinary integration from development through on-orbit validation. This role acts as the primary technical liaison between internal teams, customers, and contractors, ensuring mission success through rigorous verification and risk management. The position requires deep expertise in satellite systems, including RF/optical payloads and ground station networks, within a hybrid work model based in Glasgow.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, 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

AIT) Electrical Test Operations Engineer

The AIT Electrical Test Operations Engineer is responsible for the electrical testing and validation of spacecraft, operating in a high-tech cleanroom environment. Key responsibilities include executing test procedures, operating checkout systems, and supporting integration activities for mission-critical systems.

Belcan Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £37 ph

On-site Contract Shift-work Clearance Required

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

Information & Cybersecurity Assurance Manager

This role involves leading cybersecurity and information assurance activities within a space and aerospace organisation, focusing on Secure by Design principles, compliance with standards like ISO 27001 and DCC, and managing security across project lifecycles. The manager will oversee certification deliverables, third-party compliance, vulnerability management, and contribute to incident response and business continuity planning. Key responsibilities include reviewing system designs, supporting security governance, and ensuring timely space licensing through robust security input.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Mechanical Fitter

This role involves mechanical assembly, fitting, and testing of safety-critical aerospace systems, including Life Support and Environmental Control equipment, in compliance with engineering drawings and regulatory standards. The Fitter/Tester will perform pressure testing, quality checks, and work within a Lean manufacturing environment. Collaboration with engineers and adherence to strict safety and quality protocols are key aspects of the role.

Holt Engineering Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom £20 ph

Wire Person/Fitter

Assemble, wire, and test safety-critical aerospace systems including Environmental Control and Life Support Systems according to engineering specifications. Perform mechanical fitting, precision soldering to J-standard, IPC-compliant crimping, and pressure testing while adhering to strict quality and safety protocols. Work within a Lean manufacturing environment, collaborating with engineers and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Holt Engineering Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom £20 ph

Senior Satellite Systems Engineer

This role involves leading the technical delivery of satellite and terrestrial communication projects, focusing on end-to-end system design and integration. The engineer will develop practical solutions using 5G, 6G, satellite, and IoT technologies, working closely with external partners and research organisations. Responsibilities include hands-on system integration, hardware setup, coding, and solving complex engineering challenges in emerging telecoms domains.

Expert Employment Westcott, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £70,000 pa

Satellite Systems Engineer

This role involves designing and integrating terrestrial and satellite communication systems, with a focus on next-generation 5G and 6G technologies. The engineer will work on end-to-end system integration, connect telecoms components with embedded hardware, and collaborate with external research and industry partners. The position is technically hands-on, requiring strong systems engineering and problem-solving skills in a cutting-edge telecoms environment.

Expert Employment Westcott, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa

Research Associate in Atmospheric Dynamics

Investigate atmospheric gravity waves using satellite and ground-based observations, high-resolution simulations, and machine learning techniques. Contribute to developing and evaluating a new wave parameterisation in WACCM while collaborating internationally. Focus on producing consistent global measurements of wave activity to improve weather and climate models.

University of Bath Bath, South West England, United Kingdom £38 – £46 pa

Contract

Database Manager - DBA

Manage and maintain Oracle databases within a mission-critical environment, performing routine maintenance, change control, backups, and system recovery. Support software and database configuration in alignment with change management processes, with a focus on high-availability systems. Role requires on-site presence and SC security clearance.

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £35 – £42 ph

Professor in Aerospace and Future Flight

This role involves leading high-impact research and shaping the academic direction of aerospace and future flight technologies at a UK university. The professor will drive innovation in one or more of three key areas: integrated aerospace systems, sustainable propulsion and manufacturing, or intelligent and hypersonic flight systems. Responsibilities include securing research funding, developing industry partnerships, mentoring researchers, and contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate aerospace engineering programmes with a research-informed curriculum.

Aston University Birmingham, Midlands Of England, United Kingdom £67 – £104 pa

Permanent

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