Latest UK Space Command Jobs

Product Quality Engineer

The Product Quality Engineer role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards, managing supplier audits, and supporting continuous improvement activities within Saab's Sensor Systems Business Unit. Key responsibilities include internal quality management, supplier qualification, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on the defence and aerospace industries.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Radars Support Technician

The role involves providing customer-facing technical support for radar systems, including installation, maintenance, fault-finding, and training. The position requires extensive travel, including international deployments, and involves working in demanding environments with the UK military.

Saab

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Engineer

This role involves collaborating with the R&D team to develop and deploy SDR solutions, focusing on systems-level integration, RF chain performance, and real-time communication protocols. You will bridge the gap between clients and engineers, ensuring projects stay on track while contributing to cutting-edge RF technologies.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Test Manager

The Test Manager role involves leading the test definition and validation for projects, ensuring customer requirements are met. Responsibilities include managing a team, creating test strategies, and advising on system reference models. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and defect management.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Technical Lead - UK Land Tactical Networks - Brilliant Opportunity

This role involves leading the development of technical solutions for UK Government land tactical network programs, engaging with senior defence officials to shape their requirements, and contributing to the company's win strategies. You will work closely with a Sales & Business Development Director and a Capture Manager, leveraging your extensive experience in defence communication systems and technical architectures.

Creel & Co Ec2A1Hd, EC2A 1HD, United Kingdom £90,000 – £110,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Capture Manager - UK Government - Land Tactical Networks - Brilliant Opportunity

This role involves leading capture efforts for land tactical network programs within the UK Government, engaging with senior defence officials to shape requirements and inform win strategies. You will work closely with a visionary systems architect and dedicated engineering resources to secure business, leveraging your extensive experience in defence communication systems and team building.

Creel & Co Ec2A1Hd, EC2A 1HD, United Kingdom £90,000 – £110,000 pa

Electronics Design - 3-6 monthsp/d

This role involves leading the electrical architecture and development of next-generation space systems, including spacecraft and robotic payloads. Responsibilities span from conceptual design to launch readiness, with a focus on subsystem interfaces, power distribution, and data architectures. The position requires extensive travel within the UK and Europe for integration and testing activities.

Morgan McKinley (South West) United Kingdom £500 – £600 pd

Hybrid Contract

Thermal Engineer

This role involves thermal design and analysis for an aerospace/space programme, including full TCS lifecycle, thermal hardware, and thermal vacuum testing. You will work closely with other disciplines like mechanics and propulsion, and must be eligible for SC clearance.

IO Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Contracts Manager

The Contracts Manager will lead the Contracts department at Surrey Satellite Technology, overseeing day-to-day operations, contract negotiations, and team management. Key responsibilities include preparing and managing contractual commitments, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Python Engineering Lead / Founding Engineer

This role involves leading the development of production-grade AI systems from concept to delivery, working closely with clients and a growing team of engineers and data scientists. Responsibilities include designing APIs, scaling systems, and shaping deployment and monitoring processes in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Spectrum IT Recruitment London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £95,000 pa

Remote Permanent

Project Manager

As a Project Manager at Archangel Lightworks, you will oversee the development and delivery of cutting-edge laser communication technologies, including the flagship Optical Ground Station, TERRA-M. Your responsibilities will include managing project scopes, timelines, and budgets, collaborating with engineering and technical teams, and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as ESA and IUK.

Archangel Lightworks Ox11Aa, OX1 1AA, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Technical Sales Director

This role involves leading commercial engagement with CTOs, chief architects, and satellite payload teams to translate complex technical requirements into commercially viable solutions. You will shape proposals, support evaluations, and win high-value IP licensing business across Europe, focusing on 5G, satellite communications, and wireless infrastructure.

Yoh Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 8NJ, United Kingdom £80,000 – £100,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer role involves leading space missions from concept to launch and operations, working on mission and system design, and collaborating with various teams to deliver innovative projects. The position offers a unique cradle-to-grave experience and the opportunity to see your work in space within a rapid timescale.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Technical Sales Director

The Technical Sales Director will lead commercial engagement across Europe, working directly with CTOs, chief architects, and satellite payload teams. Responsibilities include translating complex technical requirements into commercially viable solutions, shaping proposals, and supporting evaluations to win high-value IP licensing business in the 5G, satellite, and wireless infrastructure sectors.

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company So160Af, SO16 0AF, United Kingdom £80,000 – £100,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Satellite Communications Engineer

This role involves leading the design and architecture of spacecraft communications subsystems, managing link budgets, and ensuring robust space-to-ground communications. You will work closely with systems, integration, and procurement teams, and provide technical leadership to junior engineers.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £90,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible