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.

• Oxfordshire
• £65,000 – £98,000 pa
• Lead

Leads the design, integration, and operation of satellite ground segment systems, ensuring technical robustness and alignment across subsystems and mission operations. Manages a small team of engineers, overseeing technical development, system validation, and lifecycle support from concept to deployment. Acts as a key interface between engineering, software, and operations teams while driving architectural consistency and mission readiness.

• 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

• Forfar
• Hybrid
• Mid-level

Designs, implements and maintains service assurance and OSS platforms monitoring satellite communication networks and IT infrastructure. Builds telemetry, alarm correlation and performance reporting, automates provisioning and fault management, and integrates OSS modules with NMS, EMS and ticketing systems. Works with product, operations and network teams in a high-availability environment.

Comarch · Nagios · Zabbix +7

• London
• Hybrid

Provides 24/7 flight dynamics operations support on a shift rota, performing on-console work and real-time mission support from launch to de-orbit. Configures, troubleshoots and monitors orbit determination, maneuver, trajectory and attitude planning software, including collision avoidance planning, and develops operational procedures.

GMAT · OREKIT · STK +5

• Chandler, United States
• £120,000 – £170,000 pa
• Senior

Lead the design, development and debug of complex FPGA SoC systems for satellite communications, covering IP integration, high-performance RTL and firmware. Work spans VHDL/SystemVerilog, Xilinx Vivado and Altera Quartus, AXI interfaces, timing analysis and gigabit transceiver protocols within a Platforms and FPGA SoC Group.

Xilinx Vivado · Altera Quartus · ModelSim +7

• Basingstoke
• Entry level
• Internship

Internship supporting a Materials team within Honeywell Aerospace's Avionics Technology business in Basingstoke, gaining exposure to supply chain operations. The role sits alongside a materials management function tied to navigation, guidance and communication products.

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

Lead the development of advanced electronics for FPGA and ASIC-based space systems, spanning the full hardware lifecycle from design to space qualification. Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams and oversee integration, testing, and manufacturing with internal and external partners.

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

This role involves leading the end-to-end development of high-reliability electronics for space and defence applications, with a focus on FPGA and ASIC-based systems. The Lead Electronics Engineer will design high-speed digital circuits, oversee complex HDI PCB development, and guide multidisciplinary teams through integration and space qualification. It is a senior technical leadership position requiring deep expertise in safety-critical hardware design and advanced manufacturing processes.

• 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.

• Oxfordshire
• £65,000 – £98,000 pa
• Lead

Leads a team of systems engineers while actively contributing to the design and development of complex spacecraft systems across the full lifecycle, from mission concept to integration and verification. Focuses on technical trade-offs, requirements management, and cross-disciplinary coordination within a high-tech space organisation. Offers leadership responsibility alongside hands-on engineering in a collaborative, international environment.

• London
• On-site
• Lead · manages people
• Permanent

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.

LEO · MEO · GEO

• 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