UK Space Jobs

Filtronic · Stockton-on-Tees

Design and lay out advanced MMICs in GaAs, GaN and InP for microwave and millimetre-wave products operating from 37GHz to 115GHz, covering LNAs, PAs, converters, attenuators and multipliers. The role spans simulation, verification, thermal and reliability analysis, foundry liaison and lab characterisation, with scope to influence technology direction and mentor engineers.

Spire · Glasgow

Support the implementation of Product Assurance processes across space systems projects, covering requirements flow-down, compliance verification, non-conformity management, supplier quality oversight, and reliability, safety and dependability analysis. Work closely with senior PA staff, engineering teams and project managers across the full project lifecycle in a high-reliability, standards-driven environment.

Spire · Glasgow

Develops and maintains embedded Linux daemons and communication interfaces for satellite systems, working with Yocto on Xilinx MPSoC hardware. Involves C/C++, Bash and Python, low-level protocols like CAN/UART/SPI/I2C, and close collaboration with electrical engineers on board bring-up and fault-tolerant design.

Rolls Royce · Inchinnan

Design, integrate and develop complex aerospace and defence products, covering mechanical component design, product definition and CAD, structures, control units, transmissions and turbomachinery. Work spans new product development and in-service programmes, translating engineering requirements into manufacturable, certifiable solutions within multidisciplinary Mechanical Systems teams.

Rolls Royce · Bristol

Provides analytical expertise underpinning safe, reliable aerospace products across design, development and certification. Work spans structural and stress analysis, whole engine modelling, rotordynamics, vibration, lifing, durability and fatigue assessment for Defence programmes. Requires a mechanical or aerospace engineering background and operates in regulated engineering environments.

Filtronic · Stockton-on-Tees

Hands-on RF test development role focused on building and maintaining automated test solutions using LabVIEW and TestStand. You'll work across the full test lifecycle, from requirements and instrumentation selection to validation, while diagnosing technical issues and analysing test data for internal teams and customers. Based in Sedgefield, collaborating closely with Engineering and Production on high-frequency microwave and millimetre wave products.

NewOrbit Space · Reading

First full-time engineering role on the NEO-1 satellite, designing mechanical hardware such as brackets, panels, mounts and thermal-control hardware in a large shared 3D CAD assembly. You will produce GD&T manufacturing drawings, run clash checks, support PLM/ECO data, and see parts through prototyping and environmental testing with a small multidisciplinary team.

NewOrbit Space · Reading

Owns functional and system-level testing of spacecraft and verification tracking for each satellite campaign, taking satellites from integrated subsystems to flight-ready, fully verified vehicles. Bridges systems engineering, subsystem teams and AIT functions, turning requirements into test procedures, leading test campaigns and closing out requirements with traceable evidence. Hands-on with EGSE, checkout systems and RF test equipment in a SmallSat environment.

Cortech Talent Solutions · Stirling · £40,000 – £65,000 pa

Develop, test and debug embedded software for electronics, supporting integration of microprocessors, microcontrollers, FPGAs and SoC devices. Assist with FPGA development including RTL design, simulation and verification using Verilog and VHDL, plus system-level testing and hardware/software integration. Collaborate with hardware, FPGA and software engineers on flight-computer solutions for aerospace, satellites and spacecraft.

Surrey Satellite Technology · Guildford

Accountable for delivering constellation satellite missions from contract award through spacecraft development, launch, commissioning and operational acceptance. Leads cross-functional engineering, operations, commercial and supply chain teams, acting as primary customer interface and owning programme performance, risk, budgets and schedules. Requires satellite systems experience and strong MS Project skills.

Surrey Satellite Technology · Bordon

Coordinates daily composite production activities, schedules and workflow to meet programme build plans and delivery milestones. Tracks work orders, capacity and work in progress, confirms materials, tooling and resources are ready, and escalates bottlenecks or quality constraints. Works closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, AIT, Supply Chain and PA/QA in a high-precision spacecraft hardware environment.

ClearSpace · London

As a key member of the Mission and Systems Team, you will define satellite bus architecture and support the platform lifecycle from concept through testing and validation. Day-to-day work includes deriving and managing mission and system requirements, performing system analyses and trade-offs, maintaining budgets, and contributing to FMEA/FMECA and V&V planning.

ClearSpace · London

Acts as technical authority for a pioneering space mission, leading end-to-end development across space, ground and launch segments. Coordinates multidisciplinary domain experts, manages technical baselines, budgets and risk, and supports in-orbit operations including LEOP and IOT. Based in London or Luxembourg, working with institutional and commercial partners.

Matchtech · Bordon · £35,000 – £40,000 pa

Inspects composite materials, components and spacecraft hardware against engineering drawings, specifications and acceptance criteria, signing off mandatory inspection points through manufacture, assembly, integration and testing. Maintains configuration records and traceability for flight hardware, raises and controls non-conformances, and supports audits and customer or supplier inspections alongside Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality teams.

Matchtech · Bordon · £35,000 – £45,000 pa

Coordinates daily composite production activities, priorities and workflow across a manufacturing facility to meet build plans and delivery milestones. Maintains schedules, visual controls and work-in-progress tracking while confirming materials, tooling, documentation and trained resources are ready before production. Works closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, Supply Chain and Quality teams, escalating bottlenecks and driving continuous improvement under strict quality, traceability and contamination-control requirements.