UK Space Jobs

• Edinburgh
• On-site
• £21 – £31 ph
• Mid-level
• Contract

Develops and tests software for quantum key distribution payloads and ground segment systems on the QKDSat satellite programme, working with Java, C++ or Python in Agile cycles. The senior variant leads development, testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines, coordinating with ESA and international partners. Roles span two levels on a security-critical, internationally collaborative space project.

QKD · OPS-SAT VOLT

• Aylesbury
• £60,000 – £65,000 pa

Design and integrate terrestrial and satellite communication networks, covering 5G, 6G and satellite-enabled connectivity. The role involves embedding telecoms components into hardware platforms, contributing to technical proposals, and collaborating with external businesses, universities and research organisations.

Linux · 5G · 6G

• Basingstoke
• On-site
• £65,000 pa

Provide pre-sales technical support across sales, projects and engineering in satellite communications and broadcast, joining account managers on customer visits and coordinating engineering input for key accounts. Develop product knowledge, build supplier relationships, deliver internal training and share market insight, with potential to take on a portfolio of key customer accounts.

• Aylesbury
• On-site
• £65,000 – £70,000 pa
• Senior
• Permanent

Lead technical delivery of satellite and terrestrial communication projects, designing end-to-end cellular and satellite systems and developing practical solutions for end users. The role combines hands-on system integration, hardware setup and coding with technical consultancy, working alongside businesses, universities and research partners on emerging 5G, 6G and IoT technologies.

• Chandler, United States
• £120,000 – £170,000 pa
• Senior

Lead the design, development and debug of complex FPGA SoC systems for satellite communications, covering IP integration, high-performance RTL and firmware. Work spans VHDL/SystemVerilog, Xilinx Vivado and Altera Quartus, AXI interfaces, timing analysis and gigabit transceiver protocols within a Platforms and FPGA SoC Group.

Xilinx Vivado · Altera Quartus · ModelSim +7

• Forfar
• Hybrid
• Lead

Lead application design and implementation for product catalogue and CPQ platforms supporting global satellite connectivity services. Translate business requirements into solution designs, model products within catalog and order management systems, and ensure integration between CRM, catalog, CPQ, provisioning and billing. Provide technical leadership and mentorship while working with architecture and engineering teams on API-driven, microservices-based solutions.

Conga · Zuora · Salesforce +4

• London
• Hybrid

Provides 24/7 flight dynamics operations support on a shift rota, performing on-console work and real-time mission support from launch to de-orbit. Configures, troubleshoots and monitors orbit determination, maneuver, trajectory and attitude planning software, including collision avoidance planning, and develops operational procedures.

GMAT · OREKIT · STK +5

• Stockton-on-Tees
• On-site
• Lead
• Permanent

Leads product assurance across space payload programmes from concept to customer delivery, ensuring compliance with ECSS, ESA and NASA standards. Works with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and programme teams on component qualification, non-conformance investigations and design reviews. Requires UK security clearance and existing right to work.

• Edinburgh

Drive architectural definition of complex SoCs for satellite communications platforms, translating system and product requirements into specifications and guiding trade-offs across performance, power, area and security. Work cross-functionally with hardware, software, verification and systems teams, and support silicon bring-up and debug. The Edinburgh silicon team is a small, hands-on group building next-generation silicon for a space-based mobile broadband network.

MATLAB

• Portsmouth
• Hybrid
• Entry level
• Internship

A 12-month undergraduate placement supporting a Site Operations Manager on operational projects spanning site tasks, employee initiatives, community engagement, transformation, health and safety, VIP events and space management. Work is Agile-style and varied, using Google Suite, Canva, AI applications and internal communications platforms, with hybrid and flexible working options.

Google Suite · Canva · BrightSign

• Chippenham
• Hybrid
• Senior
• Permanent

Provide end-to-end cyber security support for Spacecraft Control Centre Systems and Satellite Communications infrastructures, analysing functional needs, setting criticality levels and designing security protection concepts. Coordinate defence strategies across disciplines, manage risks and ensure alignment with the overall security architecture, working with Solaris, Linux, Windows and Cisco environments under JSP440.

Solaris · Linux · Windows +1

• Portsmouth
• Hybrid
• £60,000 – £80,000 pa
• Senior · manages people

Lead major systems engineering consulting projects for defence clients, delivering technical excellence across requirements, architecture, MBSE and integration. The role combines team leadership, client delivery, subject-matter expertise and business development, including bids and stakeholder engagement with UK MOD and defence primes.

INCOSE · C4I Systems · Satellite Communications

• Portsmouth
• Hybrid
• £60,000 – £80,000 pa
• Lead · manages people

Lead major consulting projects across defence, energy and health, delivering technical excellence and client satisfaction. Provide strategic systems engineering advice, develop architectures and integration strategies, and drive business development through bids and client relationships. Act as subject matter expert in MBSE, capability development and technical assurance while mentoring junior and mid-level consultants.

INCOSE · C4I · Satellite Communications

• Milton Keynes
• On-site
• Junior
• Permanent

Owns integration and verification of space-communication systems spanning digital and analogue hardware, building and maintaining test setups and software for modem and link validation at baseband and RF level. Involves calibration and metrology analysis, Python-based modular test tooling, and troubleshooting link performance alongside DSP, hardware and software teams.

Git · Linux · Windows +2

• Guildford
• On-site
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Design, implement and verify RF payload solutions for satellite missions, covering system-level performance analysis of communications, radar and SIGINT payloads. The role spans hardware specification for transmitters, receivers and antennas, signal processing, tool development, and payload verification through environmental test and in-orbit commissioning. It also includes work package management, budget and schedule planning, bid input and presenting technical progress to stakeholders.

MATLAB · Python · MS Project +3