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Senior RF Engineer

This role involves designing, analyzing, and optimizing advanced RF subsystems for satellite and aerospace applications, with a focus on next-generation communication, navigation, and RF monitoring systems. The engineer will lead RF testing, qualification, and fault-finding across bench, environmental, and spacecraft levels, working closely with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include component selection, circuit design, simulation, and ensuring system performance through rigorous testing and optimization.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Senior Systems Engineer

The Senior Systems Engineer leads the technical execution of space missions, managing system requirements, technical budgets, and cross-disciplinary integration from development through on-orbit validation. This role acts as the primary technical liaison between internal teams, customers, and contractors, ensuring mission success through rigorous verification and risk management. The position requires deep expertise in satellite systems, including RF/optical payloads and ground station networks, within a hybrid work model based in Glasgow.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Research Fellow in Magnetic Reconnection for Space Propulsion

The role involves conducting experimental research on magnetic reconnection for space propulsion, collaborating with the University of Oxford. You will design and test plasma devices in world-class vacuum facilities, contributing to a three-year project funded by the Leverhulme Trust.

University of Southampton Southampton, South East England, United Kingdom £36 – £44 pa
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Bare-Metal Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Design and implement deterministic, safety-critical embedded software for aerospace systems including engines, motors, servos, and radar processing. Work closely on low-level hardware interfaces and contribute to software architecture in a high-performance, reliability-focused environment. Emphasis on testing, accreditation readiness, and technical ownership within a fast-paced startup culture.

Enterprise Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £75,000 – £120,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Propulsion Engineer

This role involves end-to-end engineering of spacecraft propulsion systems, including design, analysis, hardware build, and testing for gas, chemical, and electric systems. The engineer will support missions from project scoping through to in-orbit commissioning, working across simulation, documentation, and hands-on assembly. A rare blend of analytical and practical engineering is required within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Talented Individuals

This role involves contributing to a satellite earth observation company focused on high-resolution thermal imaging and advanced analytics for global sustainability challenges. The organisation seeks skilled professionals across technical, data, engineering, geospatial, and commercial functions to support its mission. Work spans cutting-edge remote sensing, data analysis, and product development across defence, climate, and industrial monitoring sectors.

Satvu London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Senior Systems Engineer

This role involves leading the detailed design, development, and testing of a flight vehicle using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Responsibilities include translating concepts into system requirements, defining the vehicle architecture, leading trade studies, and managing technical interfaces with suppliers and stakeholders.

Matchtech London, United Kingdom £75,000 – £85,000 pa

Principal Systems Engineer Consultant

The role involves leading major consulting projects in systems engineering, providing strategic advice on defence programs, and developing technical solutions. Responsibilities include mentoring teams, business development, and technical leadership in areas like MBSE and capability development.

Gregory Martin International Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Principal Consultant Systems Engineering

The Principal Consultant - Systems Engineering role involves leading major consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Responsibilities include providing strategic advice on systems engineering approaches, developing architectures and technical roadmaps, and mentoring junior consultants. The role also involves business development, identifying opportunities, and contributing to bids.

Gregory Martin International Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Earth Observation Solutions Analyst

The role involves developing real-world Earth Observation (EO) use cases using satellite data, focusing on areas like agriculture, wildfire monitoring, flooding, and maritime intelligence. The analyst will create proofs-of-concept, assess technical and commercial feasibility, and support data product development and partner onboarding. Collaboration with engineering, data, and commercial teams is key to translating satellite data into actionable insights.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Business Operations & Expansion Manager

This role involves leading the operational setup of new international subsidiaries and establishing scalable, cross-functional processes across the Open Cosmos group. The person will coordinate legal, finance, people, IT, and technical teams to ensure smooth integration into existing governance, systems, and reporting frameworks. They will drive standardisation, use automation and analytics to improve efficiency, and maintain audit-ready operational playbooks across global entities.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

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

Structural Engineer- Aerospace

This role involves performing static strength analysis on metallic and composite aerospace structures, building and running FEA models, and supporting structural testing. You will work closely with design, manufacturing, and test teams, and have the opportunity to influence the design and performance of cutting-edge aerospace structures.

Copello Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £40,000 – £75,000 pa

Electro-Optical (EO) Payload Systems Engineer

This role involves leading the definition, development, and validation of electro-optical image acquisition chains for space-based optical instruments. The engineer will work on system architecture, FPGA firmware, sensor characterization, and integration within cleanroom environments, supporting full lifecycle activities from design to testing. Expertise in image sensors, readout electronics, and space qualification is central to the position.

Thales Alenia Space Spain

Senior PCB-CCA Designer in Space Products (m/w/d)

Lead and coordinate technical engineering projects for space-grade electronic systems, including PCB and CCA design, from concept through validation. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, system architecture definition, cross-functional collaboration, supplier management, and support through integration and testing. The role emphasizes high-reliability design in compliance with aerospace standards.

Thales Alenia Space Switzerland