RAL Space

United Kingdom · Research Services

RAL Space is the UK’s national space laboratory, working in partnership with government, industry, and academia to advance our understanding of space and our environment – for the benefit of all. Based at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and Chilbolton Observatory, our 350+ experts work across the lifecycle of space missions: - Leading early-stage concept studies and innovative scientific research - Designing and building bespoke instrumentation - Providing world-class testing and ground-based facilities - Processing and analysing data We contribute to groundbreaking projects across Earth observation, space weather, planetary science, and astronomy, working with UK and international partners including ESA, NASA, and the UK Space Agency. As part of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and the wider UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), RAL Space plays a central role in shaping the UK’s space capabilities. Learn more about careers at RAL Space: https://www.ralspace.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/Careers.aspx