Latest space domain awareness Jobs

Environmental Test Engineer

This role involves performing environmental and electrical testing of spacecraft systems and components, including preparation, execution, and documentation of tests. You will work in a close-knit team on high-profile projects like ARIEL, Vigil, and ExoMars Rover, ensuring strict compliance with quality and safety standards.

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Thermal Analyst

The role involves performing thermal design, analysis, and testing of spacecraft systems and subsystems. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting projects from conceptual design to final delivery, and contribute to a range of space physics analysis activities.

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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

Senior Software Engineer (Ground Segment)

You will design and own backend services and APIs for satellite and mission operations, lead technical design discussions, and collaborate with system engineers and spacecraft operators. The role involves building and maintaining a scalable operations platform using Go, Python, and Kubernetes, with a focus on reliability and automation.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

Product Assurance Technician Intern

As a Product Assurance Technician Intern, you will support the Quality and Product Assurance team in monitoring the production of satellite flight harnesses. You will work closely with the AIT teams to ensure quality standards are met, identify non-conforming products, and implement quality improvement initiatives.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Internship

Quality and Product Assurance Manager

As the Quality and Product Assurance Manager, you will lead the development and continuous improvement of processes for high-performance space hardware and software. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer needs are met and exceeded, while driving efficiency and reliability across operations and facilities.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Automation Engineer (Mission Operations)

The role involves developing and enhancing automation frameworks for satellite mission operations and production testing, from ground simulations to in-orbit spacecraft control. You'll create tools for data processing, anomaly detection, and automated flight operations, integrating solutions into Open Cosmos’s core platforms. The position requires close collaboration with engineering and operations teams to deploy reliable, scalable automation across the full mission lifecycle.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Hybrid 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