Project Manager - Space Systems

Lord Search & Selection; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the space domain is seeking experienced Project Managers to lead high-impact engineering projects. The role involves delivering multidisciplinary projects across satellite systems and embedded electronics, requiring strong technical foundations and exceptional stakeholder management skills. Join a collaborative environment focused on innovation and delivering next-generation space technologies.

Benefits

Collaborative culture

Focus on quality and innovation

Direct engagement with cutting-edge clients

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex technical projects in the space sector.
• Strong technical foundation in aerospace, electronics, or software engineering.
• Skilled in stakeholder management with high emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary development projects for space applications.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget, managing resources effectively.
• Build strong internal and client relationships, ensuring clear communication.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Technical Project Delivery

Communication

Problem Solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Degree in Systems Engineering

Degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Location: Cambridgeshire Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive

We are seeking experienced Project Managers to lead and deliver complex, high-impact engineering projects within the space sector. Working across satellite systems, embedded electronics, communications payloads and mission-critical software, you'll play a key role in turning innovative ideas into qualified, operational solutions.
This is a highly collaborative and client-facing position, ideal for someone who thrives in technically demanding environments and is confident engaging across engineering disciplines and senior stakeholders alike.

What You'll Be Doing:

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  Lead multidisciplinary development projects for space applications, spanning software, electronics, RF and systems engineering.
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  Deliver projects on time and within budget, effectively managing schedules, risk, change and resources.
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  Build strong internal and client relationships, maintaining clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
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  Collaborate with technical leads and sales teams to shape opportunities and proposals that are both commercially and technically robust.
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  Apply structured project management approaches such as Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Microsoft Project, tailored to space-qualified environments.
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  Maintain governance and transparent reporting across all phases of delivery.
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  Contribute to ongoing improvement of project delivery processes to meet the specific challenges of space-sector programmes.

About You:

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  Proven experience delivering complex technical projects within the space sector - including satellite systems, space-grade electronics or embedded software.
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  Strong technical foundation, ideally with a degree in aerospace, electronics, systems or software engineering (or equivalent experience).
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  Familiarity with space-specific standards and constraints, such as environmental testing, radiation tolerance, reliability analysis and system validation.
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  Skilled in people and stakeholder management, with the emotional intelligence to guide and motivate high-performing teams.
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  Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with engineers, clients and executives.
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  Well-versed in structured project delivery methodologies and able to adapt them to high-assurance environments.
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  Detail-oriented, driven and calm under pressure, with a commitment to successful project outcomes.

Why Join Us?

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  Be part of a growing company delivering real impact in the space domain.
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  Shape next-generation space technologies from concept to deployment.
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  Enjoy a collaborative culture with a focus on quality, innovation and continuous development.
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  Engage directly with cutting-edge clients and projects.