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Project Manager - Space Systems
Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Essex
Expire in: a month
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:
Lead multidisciplinary development projects for space applications, spanning software, electronics, RF and systems engineering.
Deliver projects on time and within budget, effectively managing schedules, risk, change and resources.
Build strong internal and client relationships, maintaining clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Collaborate with technical leads and sales teams to shape opportunities and proposals that are both commercially and technically robust.
Apply structured project management approaches such as Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Microsoft Project, tailored to space-qualified environments.
Maintain governance and transparent reporting across all phases of delivery.
Contribute to ongoing improvement of project delivery processes to meet the specific challenges of space-sector programmes.
About You:
Proven experience delivering complex technical projects within the space sector - including satellite systems, space-grade electronics or embedded software.
Strong technical foundation, ideally with a degree in aerospace, electronics, systems or software engineering (or equivalent experience).
Familiarity with space-specific standards and constraints, such as environmental testing, radiation tolerance, reliability analysis and system validation.
Skilled in people and stakeholder management, with the emotional intelligence to guide and motivate high-performing teams.
Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with engineers, clients and executives.
Well-versed in structured project delivery methodologies and able to adapt them to high-assurance environments.
Detail-oriented, driven and calm under pressure, with a commitment to successful project outcomes.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a growing company delivering real impact in the space domain.
Shape next-generation space technologies from concept to deployment.
Enjoy a collaborative culture with a focus on quality, innovation and continuous development.
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