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Product Marketing Manager

This role focuses on developing and executing product marketing strategy for SatVu’s high-fidelity thermal satellite imagery and Earth Observation services. The Product Marketing Manager will translate complex technical capabilities into clear, customer-facing messaging, create sales enablement materials, and support go-to-market initiatives across key verticals such as National Security, Economic Monitoring, and Climate Resilience. The position works closely with product, engineering, and sales teams to drive product positioning and competitive differentiation.

SatelliteVu London, United Kingdom, ENG, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Satellite Communications Telecommunications Systems Engineer

This role involves developing and deploying satellite and terrestrial communication systems for next-generation 6G connectivity, with a focus on Non-Terrestrial Networks. The engineer will lead technical delivery, contribute to system architecture, and collaborate with research institutions and commercial stakeholders on innovation projects. Key activities include end-to-end network design, field deployment, and integration of satellite communications with 5G/6G and IoT technologies.

Expert Employment Chilton, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £38,000 – £75,000 pa

Satellite Systems Engineer

This role involves designing and integrating terrestrial and satellite communication systems, with a focus on next-generation 5G and 6G technologies. The engineer will work on end-to-end system integration, connect telecoms components with embedded hardware, and collaborate with external research and industry partners. The position is technically hands-on, requiring strong systems engineering and problem-solving skills in a cutting-edge telecoms environment.

Expert Employment Westcott, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa

Satellite Operations Engineer

This role involves direct operations of live Earth Observation satellites, covering commissioning, in-orbit testing, health monitoring, and anomaly resolution. The engineer will develop operational procedures, support mission readiness, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance automation and mission performance. Work includes on-call duties and close coordination with ground segment teams to ensure mission success.

GCS United Kingdom £55,000 – £60,000 pa

Satellite Flight Operator

Operate and monitor satellites in real time, ensuring mission success through careful telemetry analysis, anomaly response, and execution of planned activities. Work within a mission-critical team to maintain spacecraft health and improve operational processes across the satellite lifecycle.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Satellite Payload Processing Engineer

Design and build end-to-end processing pipelines to transform raw satellite data into calibrated, orthorectified, and analysis-ready Earth Observation (EO) products. Collaborate with mission engineers, sales, and customers to define product specifications and ensure data usability across multiple payloads. Integrate workflows into scalable, automated systems while supporting payload calibration, validation, and multi-sensor operations.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Software and Satellite Operations Quality Assurance Engineer

This role involves ensuring software quality across the full development lifecycle for satellite systems while also providing mission assurance during satellite operations, including anomaly response and commissioning. The engineer will lead root cause analyses, manage non-conformances, and improve processes using standards like ISO 29110 and ECSS. A key focus is bridging software QA with automated satellite operations, supporting AI/ML-driven fleet management and enhancing fault detection and recovery systems.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom

Mechanical Design Engineer (Space/Satellite)

This role involves owning the end-to-end mechanical design and documentation for space hardware, payloads, and MGSE. Responsibilities include creating precise CAD models, assembly drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation, as well as providing hands-on support for prototyping, assembly, AIT, and mechanical testing.

GlobalTech Recruitment London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Freelance

Security Infrastructure Systems Engineer

The role involves maintaining, securing, and improving core IT infrastructure with a focus on resilience, compliance, and proactive threat mitigation. Responsibilities include system hardening, vulnerability management, security monitoring, incident response, and supporting secure cloud environments. The engineer will work closely with infrastructure and security teams to embed security into system design and operations.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Optical Systems Engineer

Design and develop space-borne optical systems from concept through manufacturing, integration, and verification. Lead optical metrology and environmental testing programmes, support payload alignment, and manage technical documentation for spacecraft optical payloads. Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-performance imaging systems for space applications.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

RTL Design Team Lead - FPGA / ASIC

Lead and mentor a hardware design team while delivering complex RTL designs for FPGA and ASIC platforms in next-generation 5G and satellite communication systems. Translate system requirements into high-performance digital IP, optimise for throughput, timing, and power, and collaborate with algorithm and software teams. Engage in technical roadmap planning and integrate AI tools into design workflows.

Spectrum IT Recruitment Southampton, United Kingdom £150,000 – £155,000 pa

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

Assembly and Integration Engineer - Spacecraft Optical Payloads

This role involves the assembly, integration, and verification of spacecraft optical payloads in a cleanroom environment. The engineer will perform precision optical alignment, conduct performance testing (MTF and radiometry), handle sensitive components, and resolve technical issues during build. Responsibilities include operating ground support equipment, executing bonding operations, maintaining detailed build records, and ensuring compliance with cleanliness and safety standards.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Senior AIT RF Payload Comms Engineer

Lead the integration and test of advanced RF payloads for satellite communication systems, managing multidisciplinary engineering teams through full test campaigns. Responsibilities include developing test procedures, executing RF verification, and ensuring compliance with quality and schedule requirements. Work on cutting-edge space programmes in a collaborative, high-tech environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.

Platform Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £75,000 pa

Quality Assurance Engineer - Space

This role involves ensuring the quality and reliability of space-grade products across their lifecycle, from design to deployment. The engineer will develop QA processes, lead audits, manage nonconformances, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and space industry standards. Work is focused on long-duration satellite systems and robotics operating in extreme environments.

IO Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £55,000 pa