UK Space Jobs

• Edinburgh
• Hybrid · 3–4 days in office
• Lead · manages people

Lead the architecture and delivery of the BSP ASIC embedded software stack for satellite communication platforms, combining hands-on C and real-time development with mentoring. Work spans ASIC bring-up, drivers, RTOS services, diagnostics and test automation, bridging hardware R&D, systems and payload teams. Based in Edinburgh with 3-4 office days per week.

FreeRTOS · Zephyr · I2C +7

• Stockton-on-Tees
• On-site
• Permanent

Hands-on technical role supporting the introduction of new microwave and millimetre wave products into production. You will assist with prototype and engineering builds, production trials, process development, equipment preparation and troubleshooting, working closely with Manufacturing, Process, Product Engineering and Production teams to bridge development and production.

• Oxford

Responsible for deploying project controls across high-profile spacecraft and satellite propulsion programmes, including managing schedules and baselines in Primavera P6, implementing performance management baselines and change control, and analysing variances to recommend corrective actions. Works cross-functionally with partners and customers, coaching project teams on best-practice controls and driving continuous improvement.

Primavera P6

• Stockton-on-Tees
• On-site
• Mid-level
• Permanent

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.

LabVIEW · TestStand

• 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
• £90,000 – £100,000 pa
• Lead
• Permanent

Lead the full hardware development lifecycle for advanced electronics used in FPGA and ASIC-based space systems, from specification and high-speed digital circuit design through to manufacture, integration, testing and space qualification. The role combines hands-on design of multilayer HDI PCBs and SerDes interconnects with coordinating internal engineers, layout teams and external manufacturing partners, plus technical mentoring across multidisciplinary teams.

FPGA · ASIC · SerDes

• Manchester
• Hybrid
• £90,000 – £110,000 pa
• Lead
• Permanent

Lead the full hardware development lifecycle for advanced electronics used in FPGA and ASIC-based space systems, from specification and detailed circuit design through manufacture, integration, testing and space qualification. The role combines hands-on high-speed digital and HDI PCB design with technical leadership, coordinating internal engineers, PCB layout teams and external manufacturing partners.

FPGA · ASIC · SerDes

• 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.

• Didcot
• Hybrid
• Senior
• Permanent

Develops and maintains flight dynamics software for defence-focused space control missions, specifying algorithms and integrating with an in-house flight dynamics suite. Works in an Agile team with the commercial defence team and Chief Engineer, also supporting bids, customer training and ground segment verification and validation.

MATLAB · Python · Windows +2

• Stevenage
• On-site
• Entry level
• Internship

A three-year Level 2 craft apprenticeship in a satellite manufacturing environment, developing mechanical skills on large, complex spacecraft panels. You'll work in small teams on panel assembly, mirror bonding and surface treatments, using adhesives, hand measuring tools and laser technology to tight tolerances, with rotations across production areas and an outward-bound team building week.

3DX · Laser Technology · MLI

• Stevenage
• On-site
• Entry level
• Internship

A three-year Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship in a satellite manufacturing environment, rotating through production areas such as composite panel production, pipe bending, precision cleaning, surface treatments and CNC machining. Apprentices work in small teams or one-to-one with expert mentors, following cleanroom, 5S and health and safety processes while studying at North Herts College.

CNC Machines

• Chelmsford
• On-site
• Entry level
• Shift work

Assembly and Test Operator ensuring timely throughput of imaging devices while meeting quality requirements. Duties include microscope inspection, setting up and running tools, maintaining production records and reporting progress to the Line Manager, working in a cleanroom on alternating double day shifts.

• Glasgow
• Hybrid · 3 days in office
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Builds and maintains programme controls for a portfolio of complex, multi-year satellite and government contracts, working alongside Delivery Project Managers. Responsible for schedule baselining, critical path analysis, cost performance tracking and configuring dashboards in a project management platform, with scope to design new frameworks and tooling from scratch.

MS Project · Databricks · Power BI

• Edinburgh
• £31 ph
• Senior · manages people
• Contract

Lead the development, testing and integration of Quantum Key Distribution software systems for an international space programme, working with ESA and global partners. The role combines hands-on Java, C++ and Python engineering with Agile/SCRUM leadership, CI/CD pipeline design, test automation and mentoring of junior engineers in a high-assurance, secure environment.

Quantum Key Distribution · ESA