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

• 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.

• London
• Hybrid
• Mid-level

Software engineer joining a satellite operator's engineering team, initially focused on building automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines and validation infrastructure for mission-critical distributed systems. Longer term the role moves toward core development for NOC and SOC platforms covering provisioning, resource management and mission planning, using cloud-native microservices, AWS, Kubernetes and SQL/NoSQL databases.

AWS · Kubernetes · TCP/IP +2

• London
• Director · manages people

Leadership role providing independent Technical Authority governance across the deployed LEO satellite constellation end-to-end system, managing two teams (GN-SAE and C-SAE) led by Technical Leaders. Sets architecture principles, approves baselines and requirements, chairs lifecycle reviews, and acts as final escalation point for cross-segment technical disputes.

LEO Satellite Constellation · GEO-LEO · Space Segment +5

• Oxford
• Hybrid
• £70 – £90 ph
• Senior
• Contract

Design, simulate and test RF systems and circuits for satellite communications payloads, owning schematic capture, component selection and EM simulation while guiding PCB layout teams. Support spacecraft link budget analysis and high-reliability design reviews covering derating, worst-case analysis and EMI/EMC, and deliver manufacturing packages for prototype and production hardware.

LEO · GEO

• 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

• Portsmouth
• Hybrid
• Lead
• Permanent

Lead the system architecture definition for Military Satellite Communications programmes, covering space, control and ground segments for UK MOD tenders. The role involves requirements capture, traceability and verification, and defining segment and sub-system architectures through integrated working groups. It sits within a team of Lead Systems Engineers and Architects, reporting to the Head of Systems Engineering, with a strong focus on Model Based Systems Engineering.

MBSE

• Swindon
• Hybrid
• Mid-level
• Contract

Managing key parts of a large, complex Defence programme, acting as the interface between client, prime contractor and service provider. Involves monitoring compliance with technical specs and engineering standards, overseeing delivery timescales and documentation, and supporting programme leadership. Hybrid working with travel to sites in Wiltshire and southern or eastern England.

• 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
• Hybrid
• Senior
• Permanent

Design, analyse, verify and deliver spacecraft power subsystems and analogue electronics, from battery charge/discharge regulators and DC-DC converters to power distribution and drive electronics. Acts as power subsystem lead on missions, working from concept through launch and operational life alongside technical leads across disciplines.

Mentor Graphics · OrCAD PSPICE · DC-DC Converters +5