We're partnered with a pioneering space robotics company developing next-generation lunar vehicles and are looking for a Software Test Lead to build and lead the software verification strategy behind mission-critical flight systems.
This is an opportunity to define testing from the ground up, working across embedded software, robotics, and autonomous systems that will operate on the Moon.
What You'll Do
Lead the software test strategy for embedded, flight and ground systems.
Develop verification plans, test procedures and validation activities.
Build and improve HIL, simulation and automated test environments.
Work closely with software, systems and hardware engineers to ensure full requirements coverage.
Support fault injection, resilience testing and software certification.
Mentor engineers and help grow the software test function.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or similar.
5+ years of software test experience, including leadership or senior-level responsibility.
Experience testing embedded or safety-critical software.
Knowledge of HIL, automation frameworks and scripting.
Strong understanding of verification, validation and the software development lifecycle.
Excellent communication skills.
U.S. Person.
Nice to Have
Robotics, autonomous systems or spacecraft experience.
cFS, VxWorks, CI/CD or cloud testing experience.
Experience with spaceflight software development and certification.
Why Apply?
This is a chance to shape the software quality strategy for one of the most exciting lunar programmes in development today, helping deliver autonomous systems that will support the next generation of human exploration.
An innovative aerospace company developing next-generation robotic and autonomous systems for space exploration is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join its growing engineering team.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in the verification and validation of cutting-edge aerospace hardware, working on highly complex electromechanical systems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures and verification strategies for hardware and integrated systems.
Design and build test fixtures, instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
Execute functional, environmental, structural and performance testing.
Analyse test data and produce clear technical reports and recommendations.
Lead root cause investigations and support corrective actions.
Work closely with design, manufacturing and quality teams to improve product performance and reliability.
Support system qualification, verification and certification activities.
Maintain accurate documentation throughout the testing lifecycle.
Drive continuous improvement of laboratory capabilities, tooling and test methodologies.
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
4+ years of experience in test engineering, systems engineering or a highly regulated engineering environment.
Experience with instrumentation, sensors and data acquisition systems.
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical or integrated system testing.
Experience using data analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW or similar.
Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
Aerospace or spaceflight programmes.
Environmental testing including vibration, thermal, shock or EMI/EMC.
Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or integrated systems testing.
Familiarity with aerospace standards (NASA, MIL-STD, DO-160, AS9100 or similar).
Test automation and scripting.
What's on Offer
Opportunity to work on mission-critical aerospace hardware.
Collaborative, engineering-led culture with significant technical ownership.
Fast-paced environment with genuine opportunities for career growth.
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and relocation support where applicable.
If you're an engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, building innovative test solutions and working on hardware that will operate in extreme environments, we'd love to hear from you.
Travel: up to 10–15% for customer reviews and test events
A US defense, national security and space technology company is hiring a Senior Systems Project Engineer on a 12-month contract to act as the senior technical authority across a high-complexity strategic systems program. This is ground-to-space, mission-critical work — where the stakes are real and the integration is genuinely hard.
This isn’t a support seat. The program is live and the direction is set. What’s missing is a senior engineer to own the integration end to end and drive it through to qualification and delivery.
What you’ll be doing
Leading technical execution and integration across complex, multi-disciplinary programs
Owning the customer, leadership and stakeholder technical interface
Directing Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and the IMP/IMS
Overseeing subcontractors — flow-down, performance and interface management
Authoring and approving key artifacts — SOWs, ICDs, ECNs, test plans
Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, CDRLs and standards
Supporting proposals — technical volume leadership and BOE
What you’ll need
Systems/aerospace/STEM degree + 10 yrs project engineering (or Master’s + 8, or 14 yrs in lieu)
Proven full-lifecycle program leadership — concept to delivery
Aerospace or defense experience, ideally DoD and MDA
Knowledge of DoD acquisition frameworks and contract structures
Strong systems-level judgment and ownership mindset
US citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance (or able to obtain one)
ITAR-compliant
Nice to have
Solid rocket motors, propulsion, flight vehicle integration or complex electro-mechanical systems
Microsoft Project, Primavera or equivalent
Prior contract/interim work — you land and add value fast
Interested
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An ambitious launch vehicle company is building a next-generation orbital launch system and is looking for a Senior / Principal Structures Engineer to own critical structural hardware from concept through flight.
This is not a pure analysis role. You'll be responsible for designing, developing, validating, and delivering flight hardware, working across the full engineering lifecycle in a fast-moving development environment. You'll have significant ownership over major launch vehicle structures and work alongside propulsion, manufacturing, test, integration, and systems teams to bring hardware from CAD to the launch pad.
The company is led by engineers from some of the world's leading space organizations and is building a culture around rapid development, hardware ownership, and practical engineering.
Responsibilities
Own major structural hardware from concept through flight qualification.
Translate system requirements into lightweight, manufacturable structural designs.
Design primary load-bearing structures and develop efficient load paths.
Perform structural sizing using both first-principles calculations and finite element analysis.
Develop joints, interfaces, and structural layouts for highly loaded aerospace hardware.
Correlate analysis with physical test data and continuously improve designs.
Work closely with manufacturing to ensure designs are practical and producible.
Support hardware throughout fabrication, assembly, testing, anomaly resolution, and design iteration.
Drive material selection and manufacturing decisions balancing performance, cost, schedule, and reliability.
Participate in design reviews and help establish engineering standards and structural design philosophy.
Mentor other engineers and contribute technically across the structures team.
Required Experience
7+ years of structural engineering experience within aerospace or another high-performance engineering industry.
Strong experience designing primary or highly loaded structural hardware.
Excellent understanding of:
Strength of materials
Structural mechanics
Buckling
Fatigue
Fracture mechanics
Structural dynamics
Load paths
Experience taking hardware from concept through manufacturing, testing, and qualification.
Strong finite element analysis (FEA) capability alongside solid first-principles engineering.
We're seeking an experienced Turbomachinery Designer to take ownership of the detailed design definition for high-performance rotating machinery. This is a specialist technical role suited to someone who has built their career producing precision CAD models, manufacturing drawings, GD&T schemes, and tolerance stack-ups for aerospace propulsion or other advanced rotating equipment.
This is not a mechanical engineering or management position. We're looking for a career designer who enjoys solving complex design-for-manufacture challenges and delivering production-ready hardware.
Responsibilities
Produce detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings for turbomachinery components and assemblies.
Develop production-ready drawing packages including GD&T, datum schemes, fits, clearances and functional tolerancing.
Perform tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure rotating assemblies meet performance and manufacturing requirements.
Translate engineering concepts into manufacturable hardware while maintaining design intent.
Work closely with manufacturing, suppliers, quality and engineering teams throughout the product development cycle.
Support drawing releases, engineering changes and configuration control.
Drive continuous improvements in manufacturability, drawing quality and drafting standards.
Provide technical input on machining methods, inspection requirements and assembly considerations.
Required Experience
15+ years of professional experience in mechanical drafting or detailed design.
Significant experience designing turbomachinery or other complex rotating mechanical systems.
Extensive experience creating manufacturing drawings for precision mechanical hardware.
Expert knowledge of GD&T, functional tolerancing and tolerance stack-up analysis.
Strong understanding of precision machining, manufacturing processes and design for manufacture.
Advanced CAD experience using Siemens NX, CATIA or similar high-end CAD platforms.
Experience working within aerospace, propulsion, energy or other high-performance engineering environments.
Ideal Backgrounds
Candidates are likely to come from industries such as:
Rocket propulsion
Aircraft engines
Helicopter engines
Gas turbines
Industrial turbomachinery
Aerospace gearboxes
High-performance rotating equipment
Formula One powertrain design
Preferred Skills
Siemens NX or CATIA
GD&T and functional dimensioning
Tolerance stack-up analysis
Precision rotating assemblies
Aerospace manufacturing standards
Design for Manufacture (DfM)
Configuration management and engineering release processes
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate has spent the majority of their career focused on detailed CAD design and drafting within turbomachinery or closely related rotating equipment. They are highly proficient in producing manufacturing-ready drawings, understand the realities of precision machining and assembly, and enjoy remaining hands-on in a deeply technical role.
We're looking for a specialist who wants to continue building world-class hardware rather than moving into engineering management.
Are you passionate about RF signal processing, geolocation and solving complex technical problems?
We're working with an innovative space company that's expanding into next-generation RF signal collection capabilities, leveraging an existing satellite constellation to develop cutting-edge intelligence products.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of space, RF engineering, digital signal processing and software development, helping build entirely new capabilities that will support national security and mission-critical applications.
What You'll Do
Analyse and optimise RF signal data collected from satellite-based sensors.
Develop and implement advanced signal processing techniques using Python, MATLAB or similar tools.
Apply geolocation techniques including TDOA, FDOA, AOA, beamforming and emitter fingerprinting.
Analyse RF signals across multiple frequency bands from VHF through Ka-band.
Work closely with Payload, SAR and Software Engineering teams to develop new collection capabilities.
Validate RF signal collections and improve overall system performance.
Produce technical documentation and support customer proposals and technical discussions.
Contribute to software development projects supporting next-generation signal collection products.
What We're Looking For
We're interested in engineers with experience in one or more of the following:
RF Signal Processing
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)
Electronic Warfare (EW)
RF Geolocation
RF/IQ Data Analysis
Emitter Identification & Characterisation
Direction Finding or Beamforming
You'll also ideally have:
Strong Python programming experience.
Experience analysing complex RF/IQ datasets.
Knowledge of TDOA, FDOA, AOA or similar geolocation techniques.
Experience with MATLAB, NumPy, SciPy or similar analysis tools.
C, C++ or Go experience is a bonus.
A background in Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related discipline.
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI Security Clearance.
Why This Role?
This isn't a traditional RF hardware engineering position.
You'll be joining a team building a brand-new capability, using an existing space-based platform to develop advanced RF signal collection products. You'll have the opportunity to influence technical direction, solve challenging engineering problems and work alongside experts across RF, software, payloads and satellite systems.
If you're looking for a role where your expertise in RF signal processing, geolocation and software can directly shape the future of space-based sensing, we'd love to hear from you.
An innovative space technology company is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to play a key role in developing a next-generation Earth observation payload that will help redefine how our planet is mapped from space.
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of the electrical architecture of a sophisticated spaceborne instrument, working across the complete product lifecycle from concept and detailed design through hardware build, environmental testing, integration and launch preparation.
Working alongside a highly experienced multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll influence critical design decisions while helping deliver cutting-edge space hardware from the ground up.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead the design and development of the payload's electrical architecture, including power, data and avionics systems.
Develop high-reliability electronics for a complex spaceflight instrument.
Design FPGA-based hardware and integrate high-speed digital interfaces and peripherals.
Develop precision timing and synchronization systems for mission-critical payload operations.
Design power regulation and distribution systems for space applications.
Work closely with optical, mechanical and systems engineers to integrate the complete payload.
Collaborate with specialist suppliers to ensure critical hardware meets demanding performance requirements.
Support hardware build, assembly, integration, environmental testing and space qualification activities.
Perform circuit analysis, identify technical risks and contribute to design verification and validation.
Produce engineering documentation for design reviews, interface control, testing and system verification.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Approximately 7+ years of experience developing complex electronic systems.
Experience designing electrical systems for aerospace, space or other high-reliability environments.
Strong understanding of power electronics, avionics and embedded hardware.
Experience with FPGA-based systems and high-speed digital interfaces.
Knowledge of spacecraft electrical architectures, power distribution and command & data handling systems.
Experience with EMC/EMI, grounding strategies and hardware qualification.
Ability to translate system-level requirements into robust hardware designs.
Excellent communication skills with experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Nice to Have
Spaceflight hardware development.
Laser or optical instrumentation.
Radiation analysis or radiation-tolerant electronics.
Analog and digital circuit board design.
Sensor integration.
PCB and CCA development.
SPICE simulation experience.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact on the development of a flagship space mission. You'll have ownership of critical electrical systems while working through the entire engineering lifecycle, from concept and architecture to flight hardware, integration and qualification.
You'll join a collaborative, fast-moving engineering team where your work will directly influence the success of an innovative space program, with the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges and see your designs become reality.
If you're looking for a role where you'll combine technical ownership, cutting-edge engineering and real mission impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Spacecraft Manufacturing | Electric Propulsion | High-Rate Production | Aerospace
We're partnering with an innovative space technology company at the forefront of spacecraft, satellite, and advanced propulsion development. Following continued programme growth, they're looking to appoint a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead their manufacturing engineering function and help scale production of next-generation space hardware.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, improving manufacturing processes, and delivering complex aerospace products from design through production.
The Role
You'll lead the Manufacturing Engineering team while working closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
This position combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical involvement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges while developing people and processes.
Responsibilities
Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team across multiple aerospace production programmes.
Deliver manufacturing performance across safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
Develop production strategies that support increasing manufacturing capacity and customer demand.
Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Production (DFP) initiatives.
Champion Lean Manufacturing tools including Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and continuous improvement.
Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and implement data-driven process improvements.
Support major programme reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and MRR.
Mentor, coach, and develop Manufacturing Engineers while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Engineering to ensure products are designed for efficient manufacture.
Partner with Quality to improve first-pass yield, resolve non-conformances, and maintain AS9100 compliance.
Work closely with Supply Chain and Production to ensure material availability and manufacturing readiness.
Monitor operational KPIs and implement corrective actions where required.
Support production scheduling, inventory planning, and manufacturing scalability.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
8+ years of manufacturing experience, including at least 3 years leading engineering or manufacturing teams.
Experience within aerospace, defence, space, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Proven experience improving manufacturing performance, productivity, and operational KPIs.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Nice to have
Spacecraft manufacturing, propulsion systems, satellites, or launch vehicle experience.
Experience with spacecraft fabrication, integration, and testing.
Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems.
Experience developing manufacturing processes from prototype through production.
Familiarity with high-rate production environments.
Why join?
You'll have the opportunity to lead manufacturing for cutting-edge space hardware while building and developing a talented engineering team. This is a business investing heavily in production growth, offering the chance to make a significant impact on how advanced spacecraft and propulsion systems are manufactured and delivered.
A US space company building electric propulsion systems and small satellites. Their hardware covers propulsion modules, spacecraft and launch vehicle upper stages, and they’re currently delivering against multiple funded propulsion and satellite contracts. Small enough that you’ll own your analysis end to end, established enough that the work is flying.
The role
You’ll own the dynamic environments side of their hardware, from individual components up to full spacecraft. That means shock, random vibration and acoustic analysis, predicting and interpreting measured data, and signing hardware off as flight-ready before it goes to the customer.
Day to day:
Run dynamic environments and structural analysis across propulsion units, flow control systems and power electronics
Support random vibration and shock test campaigns, then correlate the data back to your models
Interpret customer requirements, present your results in design reviews, and write the analysis reports that go out with the hardware
Support the sign-off of flight hardware for delivery
Work across several programmes at once and improve the analysis process as you go
What they’re looking for
Bachelor’s or above in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
5+ years in industry
Strong dynamic environments and structural analysis background
Hands-on experience with dynamic testing (random vibration, shock)
Solid grounding in vibroacoustics, structural mechanics and dynamics
Comfortable explaining your analysis to a customer, not just running it
Nice to have
NASTRAN / FEMAP
MATLAB or Python
Previous space or satellite hardware experience
Eligibility
This role sits under US export control (ITAR). You’ll need to be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise able to obtain State Department authorisation.
Spacecraft Manufacturing | Electric Propulsion | Satellites | High-Performance Space Systems
We're partnering with an innovative space technology company developing next-generation spacecraft, advanced propulsion systems, and satellite platforms for commercial and government missions.
As the business continues to scale, they're looking for a Senior Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to take ownership of manufacturing readiness across multiple cutting-edge programmes. This is a highly visible role where you'll work across engineering, production, quality, and supply chain to take complex space hardware from design through manufacturing, integration, testing, and final delivery.
What you'll be doing
Own manufacturing readiness for mechanical components and assemblies across multiple programmes.
Drive manufacturing process improvements, standardisation, production scalability, and cycle time reduction.
Work closely with production teams to resolve manufacturing, quality, and yield challenges.
Support assembly, integration and test (AI&T) activities for spacecraft hardware and propulsion systems.
Lead manufacturing input during design reviews to ensure products are designed for manufacturability.
Investigate non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and support MRB activities.
Develop manufacturing plans, work instructions, SOPs, travellers, and production documentation.
Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids.
Work alongside technicians during builds, providing technical guidance and mentoring.
Manage manufacturing orders, inventory flow, inspections, and material availability.
Collaborate with procurement to maintain production schedules.
Support major programme milestones including CDR, MRR and TRR reviews.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology (preferred).
Around 5-10 years of mechanical manufacturing engineering experience.
Experience supporting complex electromechanical or aerospace hardware through production.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production documentation, and continuous improvement.
Experience with non-conformance investigations and root cause analysis.
Ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering and production teams.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Eligibility to work in the United States.
Nice to have
Spacecraft manufacturing, integration or test experience.
Hall thrusters, propulsion systems, satellites, launch vehicles, or other aerospace hardware.
Experience developing manufacturing processes from prototype through production.
Programming or automation experience.
Experience supporting high-rate or low-volume/high-complexity manufacturing environments.
Why apply?
This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing space company where you'll influence the full manufacturing lifecycle of advanced spacecraft and propulsion technology. You'll work on cutting-edge programmes, collaborate with highly experienced engineers, and play a key role in delivering hardware that's heading to space.
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