Latest systems Jobs

Business Operations & Expansion Manager

This role involves leading the operational setup of new international subsidiaries and establishing scalable, cross-functional processes across the Open Cosmos group. The person will coordinate legal, finance, people, IT, and technical teams to ensure smooth integration into existing governance, systems, and reporting frameworks. They will drive standardisation, use automation and analytics to improve efficiency, and maintain audit-ready operational playbooks across global entities.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Software Engineer - On Board Processing

Design and develop flight software for satellite systems, focusing on reliability and performance in space missions. Work on Linux and RTOS-based platforms, ensuring robust integration with spacecraft subsystems. Engage in full lifecycle development with strong emphasis on traceability, testing, and continuous improvement in a cross-functional team environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Lead Test Engineer

Lead Test Engineer to develop and manage test solutions for advanced electro-mechanical systems in underwater robotics. Responsible for end-to-end test lifecycle, including test case design, automation, facility management, and team leadership. Works across electrical, mechanical, and software domains in a high-tech defence environment.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Engineering Technician

This role involves leading daily operations in an R&D facility focused on advanced underwater robotics, combining hands-on technical work with team coordination and safety leadership. The technician will build and test electro-mechanical systems, conduct technical reviews, and ensure compliance with safety and 5S standards. It’s a hands-on position at the intersection of engineering, testing, and team mentorship within a high-tech defence environment.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Power Subsystem Engineer

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our...

Thales Alenia Space Italy

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

Test Engineer (Data)

A Test Engineer in the Data team ensures the quality and reliability of the DataCosmos geospatial data platform by designing automated and manual tests, validating data flows, and supporting CI/CD pipelines. The role involves testing frontend, API, and data layers while collaborating with engineering and product teams to define test coverage and improve testing practices.

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

Head of Software & Cloud Infrastructure

Lead the technical vision for cloud and software infrastructure within a satellite communications environment, designing scalable and secure platforms that support end-to-end mission operations. Drive CI/CD, GitOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks while enabling digital twins, networked systems, and real-time data processing. Bridge engineering, product, and operations to deliver resilient, automated cloud environments for space-based connectivity.

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

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

Senior PCB-CCA Designer in Space Products (m/w/d)

Lead and coordinate technical engineering projects for space-grade electronic systems, including PCB and CCA design, from concept through validation. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, system architecture definition, cross-functional collaboration, supplier management, and support through integration and testing. The role emphasizes high-reliability design in compliance with aerospace standards.

Thales Alenia Space Switzerland

Technicien Procédés Micro électronique SPACE-F/H

Support technical operations in microelectronics processes at a satellite engineering site, focusing on process monitoring, optimization, and quality control. Conduct data analysis using SPC and Pareto methods, troubleshoot production anomalies using structured problem-solving techniques, and support operator training and documentation. Engage in continuous improvement and technology watch for advanced microelectronic manufacturing processes.

Thales Alenia Space France

On-site Permanent

Architecte Accès pour constellation - Projet Iris² H/F

Concevoir et garantir l'architecture de la couche accès pour une constellation satellitaire avancée dans le cadre du projet européen IRIS². Travailler sur les systèmes 5G NTN, les communications radio dynamiques et les standards 3GPP, en coordination avec des équipes pluridisciplinaires et des revues client. Participer aux phases de modélisation, spécification et validation en environnement industriel spatial.

Thales Alenia Space France

Space Propulsion Designer

Design and develop space propulsion system architectures, making trade-offs between stakeholder requirements, technical solutions, cost, risk, and schedule. Lead co-engineering activities, manage requirements and interfaces, and use MBSE and Agile methods throughout the project lifecycle. Work within a global aerospace manufacturer on advanced space systems for exploration, science, and orbital infrastructure.

Thales Alenia Space Italy