Latest space engineer Jobs

Satellite Payload Processing Engineer

Design and build end-to-end processing pipelines to transform raw satellite data into calibrated, orthorectified, and analysis-ready Earth Observation (EO) products. Collaborate with mission engineers, sales, and customers to define product specifications and ensure data usability across multiple payloads. Integrate workflows into scalable, automated systems while supporting payload calibration, validation, and multi-sensor operations.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Quality Control (QC) Engineer (shift based)

The role involves hands-on quality control during satellite build, integration, and testing phases, ensuring compliance with ECSS and ISO9001 standards. The engineer performs inspections, manages non-conformances, supports supplier quality, and maintains traceability across the production lifecycle. Work is conducted on a rotating 24/7 shift pattern at the Harwell site to support continuous satellite manufacturing operations.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Shift-work

Technicien en CAO électrique : routage de circuits imprimés

This role involves designing and routing printed circuit boards (PCBs) for space applications, working closely with electrical engineering and industrialization teams. Responsibilities include capturing electronic schematics, ensuring design compliance, and generating manufacturing documentation.

Thales Alenia Space Belgium

Project Quality Assurance (PA) (m/f)

This role involves ensuring the quality of services and products delivered to customers, managing quality plans, and coordinating with technical departments for design reviews. The position requires a strong understanding of quality standards and processes, with a focus on space projects.

Thales Alenia Space Spain

Radar Instructor

Deliver and develop operator and maintainer training for radar and sensor systems, both in the UK and internationally. Responsibilities include course delivery, technical fault-finding, creating training materials, and providing expert input into system development and technical publications. The role involves customer engagement, training assurance, and support to trials and demonstrations, with regular travel and handling of classified material.

Saab United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Radar Instructor

As a Radar Instructor, you will deliver and develop training for sensor systems, working with both operators and maintainers. You will create educational materials, provide technical advice, and support demonstrations and trials, often in a customer-facing environment.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Information & Cybersecurity Assurance Manager

This role involves leading cybersecurity and information assurance activities across product and service development lifecycles, with a focus on Secure by Design principles. The individual will manage certifications, contractual security obligations, and third-party compliance while supporting incident response and space licensing security requirements. They will also lead vulnerability management, penetration testing coordination, and governance of security controls across infrastructure, cloud, and applications.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Site Manager

DescriptionPlan and organise site work and activities.Monitor project progress and report to ensure work meets client standards.Make sure teams work efficiently and complete tasks on time.Ensure the correct construction methods and quality standards are followed.Manage workers, materials, plant, and equipment...

Appcastenterprise Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom

Research Associate in Planetary Atmospheric Science

This role involves analyzing infrared observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study the atmospheres of the four giant planets. You will work with a team led by Professor Leigh Fletcher, using advanced data processing tools and spectral modeling to derive climatological parameters and address key research questions.

University Of Leicester Leicester, Midlands Of England, United Kingdom £40 – £46 pa
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Sr Product Manager

The Sr Product Manager will lead the development and execution of a multi-year growth strategy for RF Comms and Systems in the space sector, focusing on new customer acquisition, market penetration, and portfolio expansion.

Honeywell United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Sales Manager

Turn new opportunities into lasting customer relationships with Elite Systems GB Ltd. Put your modular building sales experience to work, help grow the business and benefit from a competitive salary and bonus package.Sales Manager – Modular ConstructionElite Systems GB LtdLocation:...

Elite Systems Ltd Bd195Ea, United Kingdom

Business Development Opportunities

This role involves identifying and closing new business opportunities across enterprise, institutional, and government markets. You will build strong customer relationships, collaborate with technical teams, and represent Open Cosmos at industry events. The position offers opportunities for growth at various career levels, from early career to established leaders.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Air Interface Architect

The Air Interface Architect will define and govern the physical and MAC layer architecture for Open Cosmos' LEO satellite communication system, ensuring high performance and scalability. The role involves designing waveforms, resource allocation, coding, modulation, and handover frameworks, while aligning with 3GPP NR-NTN and DVB-S2X standards. Responsibilities include system-level simulation, modem architecture definition, and integration with core network functions for non-terrestrial networks.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Quality and Product Assurance Manager

The Quality and Product Assurance Manager will lead the development and continuous improvement of processes for producing high-performance space hardware and software. This hands-on role involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer needs are met and exceeded, while driving efficiency and reliability across operations.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Junior Legal Counsel

This role involves handling day-to-day commercial legal work including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts such as NDAs, procurement agreements, and customer contracts. The Junior Legal Counsel will work closely with the General Counsel and cross-functional teams to provide practical legal advice and support complex space-sector projects. The position requires fluency in English and Spanish and involves translating legal guidance for non-legal stakeholders across an international business.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent