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Senior Thermal Engineer - Contractor

This role involves leading the thermal control subsystem for spacecraft missions, from design and analysis to testing and in-orbit activities. The engineer will work closely with the Thermal Team on fast-paced projects, manage subcontractors, and improve company standards.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom
Hybrid Contract Flexible

Harness Design Engineer - Contractor

The role involves designing and delivering electrical harnesses for spacecraft, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure all electrical interfaces meet mission requirements. Responsibilities include defining harness specifications, collaborating with suppliers, and supporting test campaigns.

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

Senior React Fronted Developer (Data)

As a Senior React Frontend Developer, you will lead the design and development of user interfaces for the DataCosmos platform, focusing on creating performant, scalable, and user-friendly data visualizations. You will work closely with data and backend engineers to integrate APIs and optimize front-end performance, ensuring that complex satellite data is accessible and actionable for a wide range of users.

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

Satcom Mission Analysis Engineer

As a Satcom Mission Analysis Engineer, you will be responsible for defining and optimizing the orbital architecture of Open Cosmos' satellite constellation. Your role involves complex astrodynamics, inter-satellite link behavior, and maneuver strategies to ensure reliable and high-performance connectivity. You will work closely with various teams to model and simulate the constellation's lifecycle, ensuring compliance with international guidelines and regulatory requirements.

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

Senior Systems Engineer

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead space missions from concept to operation, working on LEO to GEO projects. Responsibilities include system design, requirements management, testing, and customer-facing activities, with a focus on delivering high-quality, innovative solutions.

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

AIT Harness Engineer - Contractor

The AIT Harness Engineer will be responsible for manufacturing flight harnesses and test cables for spacecraft developments. Key tasks include implementing harness designs, resolving issues, and supporting AIT and EVT activities, with potential for overseas travel and cleanroom work.

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

Flight Assembly Technician - Contractor

The role involves working in a cleanroom environment to build and test satellite components, including boards, modules, harnesses, and solar panels. The technician will work to ESA standards, follow build instructions, and support other team activities.

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

Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer role involves leading space missions from concept to launch and operations, working on mission and system design, and collaborating with various teams to deliver innovative projects. The position offers a unique cradle-to-grave experience and the opportunity to see your work in space within a rapid timescale.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Applied AI Engineer: Space & EO (Data)

You will design and deliver AI-powered pilots and applications using Earth Observation data, build computer vision models, and develop AI workflows that combine EO data with LLM orchestration. Your role involves integrating AI capabilities into the DataCosmos platform, supporting deployment, and collaborating with commercial teams and partners to solve real-world challenges.

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

Technical Product Owner – Onboard Processing Framework (Data)

As a Technical Product Owner for the Onboard Processing Framework, you will define the product vision and roadmap, manage the backlog, and work closely with engineering teams to deliver applications on satellite infrastructure. You will also develop SDKs, APIs, and documentation to enhance the developer experience and collaborate across various teams to ensure the platform is intuitive and scalable.

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

Air Interface Architect

The Air Interface Architect will define and govern the end-to-end PHY and MAC layer architecture for Open Cosmos' LEO communication system, ensuring high-performance and scalable connectivity. Responsibilities include waveform design, link adaptation, mobility management, and system-level modelling to validate performance and optimize design decisions.

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

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

Propulsion Systems Engineer

This role involves designing, integrating, and delivering propulsion systems for spacecraft, working closely with systems, AOCS, thermal, mechanical, and mission teams. Responsibilities include propulsion architecture definition, performance analysis, trade-off studies, and supporting environmental and functional testing of propulsion hardware.

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

Product Procurement Team Lead

As the Product Procurement Team Lead, you will manage a team of specialists, define procurement strategies, and ensure supplier performance for satellite platforms and systems. You will collaborate with various teams to mitigate risks, standardize processes, and support continuous improvement in a mission-driven, cutting-edge space technology company.

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

Verification & Validation Engineer

As a Verification & Validation Engineer, you will ensure the reliability of Open Cosmos' satellite communication systems by developing and executing automated tests within CI/CD pipelines. You will work closely with the Satcom Team to translate high-level requirements into testable criteria, debug issues, and continuously improve validation practices.

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

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