Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Project Engineer

Abingdon
6 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Project Engineer - Electro Mechanical

Project Manager

Electrical Project Delivery Supervisor Open Only To FULL UK CITIZENS

Chief Project Engineer

Title: Project Engineer
Location: Oxford
Hours: 8.30am – 5pm (Mon/Fri), on site

We’re looking for a Project Engineer to join our team and support a range of exciting projects involving composite materials. In this role, you’ll assist with design work, and day-to-day project activities, helping to take projects from the early enquiry stage through to delivery. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and project managers, gaining hands-on experience while learning and growing in a supportive environment.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Project Engineer:
• Support the design and FEA work for both prototype and production projects.
• Create and review technical drawings.
• Assist in carrying out material testing and compiling test reports.
• Contribute to the engineering side of projects by helping with calculations, design checks, and documentation.
• Learn how to manage customer requirements and help ensure technical details are delivered on time and accurately.
• Help keep project information updated in the ERP system and assist with general project admin tasks.

What We’re Looking For in the Project Engineer:
• A Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering.
• Around 1–2 years of experience in design.
• A good communicator who can work well with colleagues across different teams.
• Organised, responsible, and willing to take initiative.
• Interest or experience in aerospace is a bonus but not essential.

If you are interested in this exciting Project Engineer opportunity, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with Jemma Bradshaw at Orion

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Jobs

Space Industry Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK space‑sector hiring has shifted from pedigree‑first screening to capability‑driven evaluation across the full stack—spacecraft systems, payload/RF, flight software, GNC/ADCS, propulsion, structures/thermal, AIT (assembly–integration–test), mission/ground operations, reliability/radiation, and compliance (ECSS, export control). Employers want proof you can build, test, operate and scale space systems safely and economically. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for satellite/spacecraft engineers, payload & RF/MM‑wave, flight & ground software, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal, AIT/test, mission ops, data/EO, and space product/TPM roles. Who this is for: Systems engineers, payload/RF engineers, flight software & FDIR, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal/structures, propulsion, AIT/test, reliability/radiation, QA/compliance, ground segment/cloud, mission operations, EO/data processing, and product/programme managers targeting roles in the UK space ecosystem.

Jobs

Why Space Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

The UK’s space sector is growing fast — from satellite systems and Earth observation to satellite communications, space robotics, propulsion, space data analytics, and mission operations. But the nature of space work is changing. Projects involving satellites, launch systems, space robotics and ground infrastructure are now embedded in regulation, public perception, human interaction and cross-disciplinary design. Space careers in the UK used to be dominated by engineers, astrophysicists, systems analysts and telemetry experts. Today, they increasingly demand fluency not only in aerospace, software, electronics & data, but also in law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design. After all, space systems operate under treaties, privacy constraints, public scrutiny, international collaborations and human interfaces. In this article, we explore why space careers in the UK are becoming more multidisciplinary, how those allied fields intersect with space work, and what job-seekers & employers must do to thrive in this evolving cosmos.

Jobs

UK Space Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern Space Department

The UK space sector is rapidly expanding. With growth in satellite design, Earth observation, communications, launch systems, space science, downstream applications, and regulatory and operational services, there’s rising demand for skilled professionals across many disciplines. Building a high-impact space organisation requires well-defined team structures, clear roles, strong collaboration, and alignment across engineering, science, operations, regulation, and commercial functions. If you are applying for roles via UKSpaceJobs.co.uk or hiring into your company, this guide will help you understand the principal roles you’ll find in a space team, how they interact during mission lifecycles, what skills UK employers expect, salary norms, common challenges, and best practice for structuring space teams that succeed.

🍪 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can review our Cookie Policy for more information.