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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

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

Software Engineer - Yocto/Linux

Develop and maintain embedded Linux software for satellite systems, focusing on Yocto-based builds and low-level hardware interfacing. Work closely with electrical engineering on board bring-up and fault-tolerant system design for nanosatellites. Implement communication protocols and daemons in C/C++ within a fast-paced space technology environment.

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

Software Engineer - On Board Processing

Design and develop flight software for satellite systems, focusing on reliability and performance in space missions. Work on Linux and RTOS-based platforms, ensuring robust integration with spacecraft subsystems. Engage in full lifecycle development with strong emphasis on traceability, testing, and continuous improvement in a cross-functional team environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Software Engineer (AWS, Python, C#/C++, CFD/FEA)

In this role, you will develop core modules for an engineering design platform, integrate them into a cloud compute environment, and streamline complex engineering processes through high-quality automation. You will work in a cutting-edge, rapidly expanding team that tackles unique challenges and collaborates with leading tech, automotive, aerospace, and engineering brands.

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Oxford, United Kingdom £45,000 – £68,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible

Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems

Design and develop safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems within a specialist engineering team. Work on evolving software architecture in a regulated environment with real-time systems. The role involves contributing to impactful technology in aerospace, defence, or autonomous domains, requiring office attendance three days per week.

Spectrum IT Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Software Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer to join a leading provider of flight simulation technology. You will develop real-time software used in state-of-the-art Full Flight Simulators and Fixed Training Devices that replicate the form, fit, and function...

Holt Executive West Sussex, United Kingdom

Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves designing, analyzing, and developing embedded software for satellite systems, working across the full mission lifecycle from concept to in-orbit operations. The engineer will develop real-time applications in C for spacecraft subsystems, interface with hardware teams, and ensure software meets stringent project and quality requirements. Work is conducted in a hybrid environment with exposure to cutting-edge space missions and rapid deployment cycles.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Advanced Software Engineer

This role involves developing embedded software for aerospace communication systems, with a focus on C/C++ development, DO178 compliance, and wireless transceiver technologies. The engineer will contribute to design, testing, and certification of safety-critical avionics systems used in commercial, defense, and space applications. Work includes collaboration across teams, vendors, and adherence to rigorous software assurance standards in a regulated environment.

Honeywell Aerospace Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Data Software Engineer

Design and build scalable data pipelines to transform raw Earth Observation data into high-quality, actionable insights. Work with satellite data, geospatial platforms, and productionise scientific code within a mission-driven space technology environment. Focus on reliability, data standards, and integration of new data types and processing techniques.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Embedded Software Engineer

Develop embedded software for optical ground stations used in satellite laser communications, focusing on real-time systems, hardware interfacing, and integration with FPGA-based platforms. Work on control, automation, and data transfer subsystems in a high-performance environment. Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable, tested systems for space-to-ground data links.

Archangel Lightworks Ox20Aa, United Kingdom

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Job Title: Safety Critical Software EngineerLocation: Witney, OxfordshireSalary: £40,000- £60,000Safety Critical Software Engineer required for a company in Witney that develops advanced assurance and safety technologies that enable the safe deployment of autonomous and AI-enabled systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop safety-critical...

Bennett & Game Recruitment Witney, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Design and develop safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems operating in regulated environments. Focus on runtime assurance, safety monitoring, and certification compliance across aerospace, defence, and autonomous aviation applications. Work with high-integrity software standards and contribute to software architecture, integration, and verification.

Electus Recruitment High Cogges, Oxfordshire, OX29 6UN, United Kingdom £60,000 pa

Head of Software Engineering

Leads the software engineering function within BlueBear, a Saab company, driving strategy, technical excellence, and team development across R&D, product, and customer programmes. Responsible for shaping software architecture, fostering DevOps and CI/CD practices, and ensuring delivery of secure, high-quality systems in defence and autonomy domains. Works cross-functionally with engineering, product, and programme teams to advance organisational capability and innovation.

Saab United Kingdom

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Aerospace

Design and develop embedded software for safety-critical aerospace systems, focusing on bare-metal programming and controls engineering. Work within DO-178B/C environments to deliver reliable firmware for cutting-edge aerospace technologies. Collaborate on requirement analysis, software architecture, and certification compliance.

GlobalTech Recruitment Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Contract

Senior Embedded Software and Processing Engineer (m/f/d)

Lead the development and integration of embedded processing solutions for advanced space systems, working across hardware and software domains. Define processing architectures using microcontrollers, FPGAs, and DSPs, and support full lifecycle activities from specification to automated testing. Collaborate with international teams and external partners while adhering to space-grade engineering standards and driving process improvements.

Thales Alenia Space Switzerland