Latest Satellite Technology Jobs

Lead AIT Engineer

The Lead AIT Engineer is responsible for planning, controlling, and executing all phases of spacecraft and payload assembly, integration, and testing. This role involves managing test teams, creating test plans, and ensuring compliance with engineering policies and safe working practices.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom
On-site Contract

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

This role involves designing spacecraft components, assemblies, and systems using 3D modeling tools. You will manage mechanical work packages, support integration and testing, and work closely with project managers, system engineers, and manufacturing teams.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Facilities Manager, Harwell Campus

As Facilities Manager, you will oversee the operation and maintenance of building systems, manage facilities across Open Cosmos sites, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. You will also lead the Office Management team and maintain critical infrastructure to support satellite manufacturing and cleanroom operations.

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

Head of Spectrum & Regulatory Affairs

As Head of Spectrum & Regulatory Affairs, you will lead the strategic development and protection of Open Cosmos’ global spectrum assets. Your responsibilities include managing ITU filings, coordinating with satellite operators, and ensuring regulatory compliance across operational jurisdictions. You will also translate regulatory requirements into technical and operational constraints for satellite networks and represent the company in international regulatory forums.

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

Systems Engineer | Spacecraft | Guildford/hybrid | Competitive salary & packageAre you an experienced Space Systems Engineer seeking a new opportunity to take technical lead on a space mission projectThis role is an exciting opportunity to join the Systems team...

Langham Recruitment Guildford, United Kingdom

Procurement Specialist (Entry level)

As a Procurement Specialist, you will support day-to-day procurement and order management activities for Open Cosmos' satellite programmes. Your responsibilities include creating and updating purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers and finance, maintaining procurement data, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

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

Senior Electronics Engineer (Embedded)

As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will lead the design and development of the On-Board Data Handling (OBDH) system for Open Cosmos' satellite platform. You will mentor junior engineers, manage product development across multiple projects, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure robust, high-performance electronics for space missions.

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

Mission Operations Manager

The Mission Operations Manager will oversee the performance and reliability of satellite missions, ensuring high-quality data delivery and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include monitoring mission health, coordinating incident resolution, and managing relationships with satellite owners and third-party partners.

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

Earth Observation Presales Engineer

As an Earth Observation Presales Engineer, you will support customer discovery sessions, design EO solutions, and contribute to feasibility studies using satellite imagery and geospatial analytics. You will work closely with business development, product, and engineering teams to develop scalable solutions and support customer adoption of the DataCosmos platform.

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

Backend Engineer (DataCosmos)

As a Backend Engineer, you will design and build scalable backend services and APIs for the DataCosmos platform, which transforms satellite data into meaningful insights. You will work with Go and Python, improve platform performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions for real-world space missions.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Test Engineer (Data)

As a Test Engineer in the Data Team, you will ensure the quality and reliability of the DataCosmos platform by defining and implementing testing strategies, building automated tests, and validating data flows. You will collaborate with engineering and product teams to improve testing practices and support CI/CD pipelines.

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

Embedded Systems Engineer

The role involves designing and developing real-time embedded software and firmware for critical hardware in both ground and space systems. Responsibilities include FPGA and firmware development, building embedded C/C++ applications, and optimizing performance in constrained environments.

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

Senior Access Layer Engineer

As a Senior Access Layer Engineer, you will lead the development and validation of satellite communication systems, focusing on waveform generation, MAC protocols, and link adaptation. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to design and optimize algorithms for LEO environments, using tools like MATLAB, Simulink, and Python.

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

System Performance & Modelling Engineer

This role involves developing high-fidelity simulation environments to optimize the performance of LEO satellite communication systems. Responsibilities include building end-to-end simulation frameworks, evaluating system capacity, latency, and reliability, and supporting system-level link budget analysis. The role requires strong skills in system-level modelling, simulation, and performance analysis within satellite or advanced wireless communication systems.

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

Senior Network Engineer

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will implement and customize advanced routing protocols, develop custom on-board router platforms, and design large-scale network simulations for a dynamic LEO constellation. You will also support seamless mobility, validate high-speed forwarding performance, and collaborate with architecture and platform engineering teams to align with system design objectives.

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