Latest engineering Jobs

Senior Antenna and RF Payload Engineer

This role involves leading the design and validation of antenna and RF payload systems for satellite communications, including phased arrays, reflectors, and beamforming technologies. The engineer will perform electromagnetic simulations, define RF specifications, ensure regulatory compliance, and support prototyping and environmental testing. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to deliver high-performance space and ground segment solutions.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Mission Manager

This role involves leading complex space missions from concept through to launch and in-orbit operations, coordinating cross-functional teams and acting as the primary liaison with customers and partners. The Senior Mission Manager ensures technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements are met while managing risks, timelines, and resources. The position supports mission scaling and continuous improvement within a high-reliability engineering environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Key Account Manager Space Portfolio (m/f/d)

This role involves leading sales, marketing, and business development for Thales Alenia Space in Germany, focusing on the national space and defense sectors. The Key Account Manager will build customer relationships, develop go-to-market strategies, manage bid processes, and coordinate industrial partnerships, particularly with the German Ministry of Defence and key agencies. The position is based in Stuttgart and requires deep technical knowledge of space systems and defense procurement.

Thales Alenia Space Germany

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Ground-to-space Digital telecoms System SEM/Architect

This role involves end-to-end telecommunication system engineering with a focus on ground segment tools and performance optimization for space missions. The engineer will define software requirements, conduct system performance analyses (e.g. link budget, mission planning, signal integrity), and support integration and verification across the project lifecycle. Work includes secure telemetry, tracking and control (TTC) systems and collaboration on payload and ground tool development within an international institutional context.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

SW Engineer

This role involves defining software requirements, architecture, and development plans for aerospace systems, with a focus on cybersecurity and integration testing. The engineer will support contractor selection, follow through on software development, and ensure compliance with system specifications and security standards. Work spans the full software lifecycle in a high-tech space manufacturing environment.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

Site Reliability Engineer (DataCosmos)

This role involves ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of Open Cosmos's DataCosmos geospatial data platform and processing pipelines. The engineer will monitor systems end-to-end, respond to incidents, improve CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with engineering teams to build resilient systems. Automation and operational efficiency are key focus areas, with work supporting real-world applications of satellite data.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Image Production Engineer

The role involves owning and optimizing the end-to-end satellite imagery processing pipeline, from data acquisition to delivery. The engineer will ensure high-quality, reliable outputs by troubleshooting systems, improving production code in Python, and implementing robust monitoring and validation. Close collaboration with engineering and SRE teams is required to maintain scalability and performance in a mission-driven space technology environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Customer Support Specialist (DataCosmos)

Provide first-line technical support for a geospatial data platform, onboarding users, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with engineering teams to improve customer experience. Focus on enabling global customers to effectively use satellite data and imagery products.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Inventory & Logistics Coordinator (Harwell, Oxfordshire)

This role involves managing inventory and logistics operations for satellite hardware and components at Open Cosmos' Harwell facility. You'll handle goods in/out processes, maintain accurate stock records, support audits and reconciliations, and coordinate shipments of mission-critical materials. Working closely with engineering and procurement teams, the position ensures smooth material flow and traceability within a high-precision satellite integration environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Beca/ Young Talent Program 2026-2027

This role offers a 12-month full-time paid internship within Thales Alenia Space’s Young Talent Program, providing hands-on experience on real space industry projects across technical and operational domains. Participants will work in a multicultural environment with mentorship, formal training, and exposure to international missions, including exploration projects like Mars science missions. The program supports professional growth through structured on-the-job learning, networking, and potential postgraduate education access.

Thales Alenia Space Spain

Hybrid Internship Clearance Required