Satellite Electronics Engineer — Hybrid, Impactful Space Hardware

CleanTech Talent; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology innovator in the UK is seeking an Electronics Engineer to design and integrate custom electronics for next-generation satellites. You will take ownership of the full lifecycle, from early concepts to hardware launch. Key responsibilities include leading electrical design, selecting components, and creating PCB layouts. The role offers a hybrid working environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career growth in cutting-edge space engineering.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of analogue and digital electronics.
• Hands-on PCB design experience (rigid, flex, rigid-flex).
• Familiarity with FPGA-based systems and high-speed digital design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for spacecraft subsystems from requirements capture to detailed schematics.
• Select and evaluate components, including sensors and power systems.
• Design power supplies, monitoring circuits, and high-speed digital interfaces.

Skills

Analogue and digital electronics

PCB design experience

FPGA-based systems

Communication protocols

Debugging skills

Tools

Altium

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

A leading technology innovator in the UK is seeking an Electronics Engineer to design and integrate custom electronics for next-generation satellites. You will take ownership of the full lifecycle, from early concepts to hardware launch. Key responsibilities include leading electrical design, selecting components, and creating PCB layouts. The role offers a hybrid working environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career growth in cutting-edge space engineering.