Careers

Why AAC Clyde Space?

We’re actively growing the AAC Clyde Space family. At AAC Clyde Space we pride ourselves on cultivating an inclusive working environment where talented people want to work and where innovation can thrive. Scroll down to find out about the latest opportunities to join the Group, and follow us on social media to get regular updates. We also welcome speculative applications for future opportunities.

A career at AAC Clyde Space promises challenges, impact and professional growth. Our goal is to create an open working environment where talented people can think freely and innovation can thrive.

That also means building future talent. We want to inspire the next generation of budding scientists, engineers, mathematicians – and space geeks. To encourage more young minds, regardless of gender, race or background, to consider a future in space. To build a more diverse industry, representative of the world we live in. Check in soon to find out about our STEM initiatives and events.

Recruitment Agencies

Speculative Applications

I’m a mission analysis engineer (my dream job really), so everything from very early phase studies to the launch and early operations phase. I am also heavily involved in spacecraft attitude control analysis and algorithm development. I have the opportunity to work on fantastic projects, meet clients from all over the world and solve problems every day!

Pavlina Dimitrova, Mission Analysis Engineer

Project Coordinator – Glasgow

The role is responsible for administrative support to the Projects team involving a range of activities, aligning on the execution of projects and associated requirements across the teams.

Technical Project Manager – Uppsala

We are looking for a Technical Project Manager who wants to lead R&D projects in close collaboration with our customers. The role includes planning the design and manufacturing, where you will be an important part in delivering our products to satellite projects and space applications.

Mechanical Engineer – Glasgow

The Mechanical Engineer will be involved in the design, analysis and development of small satellites. They will support structural and thermal analysis, mechanical environmental testing, create mechanical drawings and interface with suppliers and customers. They will be working in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating with Electrical, Systems, Software, and Test teams on a variety of interesting applications. We are looking for someone who takes a proactive approach to problem solving, who enjoys taking ownership of issues and is happy to disseminate their learning to others.

Electronics Engineer – DELFT

We are looking for a full-time, experienced electronics engineer with good insights in product development to join our Delft team in the Netherlands. You will assist in developing, testing, and deploying our world-class satellite technology.

Project Manager – Glasgow

We are looking for an experienced professional to join our growing Project Management team, based in Glasgow to support our Operations.

AOCS Engineer – Delft

We are looking for an AOCS Engineer to join our busy Engineering team, based in Delft to support a diverse range of activities. The purpose of the role is to design, implement and test attitude and orbital control sub-systems (AOCS) and algorithms for small satellite missions to cost, quality, safety, and time parameters. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking for responsibility and development opportunities of a technical nature in a dynamic, fast paced working environment with exciting projects and challenging schedules.

Electronics Test Engineer – Uppsala

We are looking for a full-time, experienced Electronics Test Engineer to join our Uppsala team in Sweden.

Embedded Software Engineer – Glasgow

We are looking for a full-time, experienced embedded software developer with good insights in product development to join our Glasgow team in the U.K.

Ground Segment Software Engineer – Glasgow

The We're looking for a Ground Segment Software Engineer to join our team in Glasgow. As part of this role you will directly contribute to the development and maintenance of satellite operations automation in line with cost, quality, safety, and time requirements. You will be key to expanding the capability towards operating constellations of satellites and customer data delivery services.

AOCS Engineer – Glasgow

We are looking for a AOCS Engineer to join our busy Glasgow team. It is an ideal opportunity for an someone seeking a technical challenge in a dynamic working environment to optimise our products and systems. The purpose of the role is to provide mission analysis and design for attitude and orbital control sub-systems (AOCS) and algorithms for small satellite missions to cost, quality, safety, and time parameters.

FPGA Engineer – South Africa

AAC Clyde Space is looking for a creative, driven and enthusiastic engineer to join our team to assist in the development, testing and deployment of our world-class RF communication systems for satellites and associated ground systems.

Electronics Team Leader – Glasgow

The role is accountable for leading the team in delivering commercial and operational priorities. This involves prioritising and allocating resource to meet project requirements in line with safety, quality, cost, people and budget. You would also be responsible for people development, ensuring tools and processes in dept are fit for purpose and overall drive efficiencies.

Embedded Software Developer – Delft

We are looking for a full-time, experienced embedded software developer with good insights in product development to join our Delft team in the Netherlands.

No, whilst space experience, knowledge and interest are desirable we look for behaviour as much as competency and welcome transferable skills. We’re passionate about Space and hope that you are too? Experience and skills matter but so does who you are.
We genuinely welcome all applicants to discuss their application. We can then offer constructive feedback and it will help us to understand your motivations better or consider you for other roles. Every application will receive a return email with our recruitment teams email address and phone number, call us we would love to speak with you!
We have a 2-stage interview process. Interview formats vary depending on the position. We encourage people to ask questions & talk to us about their current skills and why they are relevant to the job… so treat the interview as a 2 way process, you learning about us and us learning about you.

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