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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

Software Engineer - DV Sponsorship (Defence Systems & Satcoms)

In this role, you will lead a small team of developers in building secure, mission-critical systems for defence and government clients. You will work on advanced satellite communications and secure networking platforms, using technologies like Python, ReactJS, NodeJS, and MySQL, while managing CI/CD pipelines and supporting complex technical issues.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Redhill, RH1 1RJ, United Kingdom £75,000 – £90,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Product Manager (Satellite Communications / SC Clearance)

This role involves leading the technical product direction for global satellite connectivity services, bridging engineering and commercial teams to shape product strategy and go-to-market initiatives. You'll work with cutting-edge satellite technologies from providers like Starlink and OneWeb, support sales with technical expertise, and lead internal training. The company offers career progression, bonus opportunities, and sponsorship for security clearance.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1RJ, United Kingdom £50,000 – £85,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

SCOF Systems Engineer

The role involves maintaining the operational state of the SCOF ground segment equipment, including RF systems, modems, and communications systems. Responsibilities include providing on-call support, maintaining system drawings, and identifying opportunities for system upgrades and enhancements.

Airbus Defence and Space East Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Satcom Mission Analysis Engineer

As a Satcom Mission Analysis Engineer, you will be responsible for defining and optimizing the orbital architecture of Open Cosmos' satellite constellation. Your role involves complex astrodynamics, inter-satellite link behavior, and maneuver strategies to ensure reliable and high-performance connectivity. You will work closely with various teams to model and simulate the constellation's lifecycle, ensuring compliance with international guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Satcom Payload Architect

As a Satcom Payload Architect, you will design and optimize the technical architecture for next-generation satellite payloads, focusing on digital processing, flexibility, and scalability. You will bridge the gap between service definition and spacecraft delivery, ensuring that all subsystems meet performance requirements and work seamlessly together.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Systems Engineer - TEMPEST/EMC

This role involves systems engineering with a focus on TEMPEST and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for defence and space applications. You'll work on MOD, government, and SATCOM projects, defining system requirements and architectures while ensuring compliance with safety, performance, and regulatory standards. The position emphasizes end-to-end system design, stakeholder collaboration, and lifecycle considerations within a secure, high-integrity environment.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Integrated Logistics Support Engineer

This role involves supporting the development of support solutions for multiple bids, including Satcom systems for land and maritime within the defence industry. Responsibilities include analyzing customer requirements, developing support solutions, producing bid documentation, and engaging with bid, engineering, and customer teams.

Airbus Defence and Space East Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required