Latest Satellite Technology 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

Security Infrastructure Systems Engineer

The role involves maintaining, securing, and improving core IT infrastructure with a focus on resilience, compliance, and proactive threat mitigation. Responsibilities include system hardening, vulnerability management, security monitoring, incident response, and supporting secure cloud environments. The engineer will work closely with infrastructure and security teams to embed security into system design and operations.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Optical Systems Engineer

Design and develop space-borne optical systems from concept through manufacturing, integration, and verification. Lead optical metrology and environmental testing programmes, support payload alignment, and manage technical documentation for spacecraft optical payloads. Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-performance imaging systems for space applications.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Senior Electronics Engineer - Integrated Circuit Design

This role involves designing and developing integrated circuits and complex electronic systems from concept to prototype, working on advanced technologies for defence and security applications. You will collaborate closely with the R&D team, using toolchains like Vivado or Quartus and HDL languages, and be responsible for the entire product lifecycle.

Newton Colmore Cambridge, United Kingdom £60,000 – £90,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Product Assurance Engineer

The role involves leading product assurance activities for space payload systems, ensuring compliance with stringent standards like ECSS, ESA, and NASA. Responsibilities include managing quality across the product lifecycle, leading root cause analyses, supporting design and manufacturing reviews, and overseeing component qualification. The position requires close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams in a high-reliability sector.

Octagon Group Sedgefield, County Durham, United Kingdom

Satellite Communications Telecommunications Systems Engineer

This role involves developing and deploying satellite and terrestrial communication systems for next-generation 6G connectivity, with a focus on Non-Terrestrial Networks. The engineer will lead technical delivery, contribute to system architecture, and collaborate with research institutions and commercial stakeholders on innovation projects. Key activities include end-to-end network design, field deployment, and integration of satellite communications with 5G/6G and IoT technologies.

Expert Employment Chilton, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £38,000 – £75,000 pa

Satellite Flight Operator

Operate and monitor satellites in real time, ensuring mission success through careful telemetry analysis, anomaly response, and execution of planned activities. Work within a mission-critical team to maintain spacecraft health and improve operational processes across the satellite lifecycle.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Satellite Payload Processing Engineer

Design and build end-to-end processing pipelines to transform raw satellite data into calibrated, orthorectified, and analysis-ready Earth Observation (EO) products. Collaborate with mission engineers, sales, and customers to define product specifications and ensure data usability across multiple payloads. Integrate workflows into scalable, automated systems while supporting payload calibration, validation, and multi-sensor operations.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, 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

RTL Design Team Lead - FPGA / ASIC

Lead and mentor a hardware design team while delivering complex RTL designs for FPGA and ASIC platforms in next-generation 5G and satellite communication systems. Translate system requirements into high-performance digital IP, optimise for throughput, timing, and power, and collaborate with algorithm and software teams. Engage in technical roadmap planning and integrate AI tools into design workflows.

Spectrum IT Recruitment Southampton, United Kingdom £150,000 – £155,000 pa

Spacecraft Systems Engineer

This role involves end-to-end systems engineering for spacecraft missions, from concept through design, integration, and in-orbit operations. The engineer will lead technical trade-offs, manage system budgets (mass, power, data), and ensure requirements traceability across subsystems. It requires strong cross-disciplinary coordination, support for testing and verification, and active involvement in mission-critical reviews and on-orbit commissioning.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £70,000 pa

Process Engineer

This role involves developing and optimising advanced semiconductor and RF module assembly processes, with a focus on die attach and wire/ribbon bonding technologies. The engineer will work closely with RF teams to mature manufacturing techniques for scalable, reliable production. Key responsibilities include process control, yield improvement, and supporting new product introductions in a high-frequency electronics environment.

Filtronic Sedgefield, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior AIT RF Payload Comms Engineer

Lead the integration and test of advanced RF payloads for satellite communication systems, managing multidisciplinary engineering teams through full test campaigns. Responsibilities include developing test procedures, executing RF verification, and ensuring compliance with quality and schedule requirements. Work on cutting-edge space programmes in a collaborative, high-tech environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.

Platform Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £75,000 pa

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

Senior GNC Engineer

This role involves designing, developing, and verifying Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) systems for advanced satellite missions, with responsibilities spanning algorithm development, hardware integration, and on-orbit operations support. The engineer will lead subsystem reviews, conduct technical trade-offs, and research emerging GNC technologies in a multidisciplinary environment. Work includes RPO mission support, flight software integration, and close collaboration with customers and suppliers.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £94,000 pa

Senior AIT Test Engineer

This role involves leading assembly, integration, and test (AIT) activities for on-board processor units in advanced space communications systems. The engineer will perform hands-on electrical, thermal, and environmental testing, including vibration, shock, and vacuum, ensuring validation of satellite payload and subsystems. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams is required during integration with ground test equipment and throughout the test lifecycle.

Enterprise Recruitment Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £80,000 pa