Latest space domain awareness Jobs

Head of Operational Quality

This role involves leading a team of Quality Assurance professionals and Operational Build Inspectors, ensuring high standards of quality and performance. Responsibilities include monitoring quality metrics, driving continuous improvement, and developing training programs. The role emphasizes team leadership, fostering a culture of trust and innovation.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Supply Chain Quality Manager (SCQM)

As a Supply Chain Quality Manager, you will manage the purchase phase of the supply chain process, ensuring on-time and quality delivery of hardware from suppliers. You will build strong relationships with suppliers, manage contracts, and participate in cost and schedule improvement initiatives. This role involves frequent international travel and working closely with multi-functional teams.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Embedded Electronics Engineer

As an Embedded Electronics Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and verification of embedded electronic hardware for satellite missions, focusing on On-Board Data Handling (OBDH) systems. You will work on real flight hardware, from early design stages through testing and integration, collaborating closely with software and power electronics teams.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Satellite Payload Processing Engineer

As a Satellite Payload Processing Engineer, you will design and implement processing chains to transform raw satellite data into high-quality Earth Observation products. You will collaborate with customers, sales teams, and mission engineers to define product specifications and develop image processing pipelines, ensuring reliable data delivery and advancing Open Cosmos's EO data platform.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

IT Support Engineer

The IT Support Engineer role involves daily tasks such as responding to customer queries, supporting cryptographic products, and maintaining equipment on classified networks. You will work with a team of experienced professionals, triaging faults, and ensuring system integrity through patching and testing.

Airbus Defence and Space United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Network Engineer / Architect

This role involves managing the full lifecycle of network security products, including deployment, integration testing, and operational support. The engineer will diagnose system failures, lead disaster recovery efforts, and ensure network reliability using ITIL processes. Working within an agile, international team, the focus is on improving efficiency and availability of digital infrastructure at Airbus Defence and Space.

Airbus Defence and Space United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

SCOF Systems Engineer

The role involves maintaining the operational state of the SCOF ground segment equipment, including RF systems, modems, and communications systems. Responsibilities include providing on-call support, maintaining system drawings, and identifying opportunities for system upgrades and enhancements.

Airbus Defence and Space East Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Satellite AIT delivery Manager

The Satellite AIT Delivery Manager will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of satellite projects, focusing on quality, time, and cost. Key responsibilities include coordinating a multi-functional team, managing cleanroom operations, and resolving anomalies. This role involves working closely with the AIT Manager and various stakeholders to ensure project success.

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Data Processing Technical Project Manager

As a Data Processing Technical Project Manager, you will coordinate between project managers and technical teams to deliver high-quality data processing products and services. You will manage the development of data processing deliverables, ensure alignment across teams, and apply robust software engineering practices to support predictable outcomes.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Quality Control (QC) Engineer (shift based)

As a Quality Control (QC) Engineer, you will provide hands-on quality oversight during the build, integration, and testing of satellites and systems. You will perform inspections, verify compliance with standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring that all hardware and software meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Shift-work

User Terminal Architect

As a User Terminal Architect, you will be responsible for defining the end-to-end architecture and technical specifications for Open Cosmos' satellite user terminals, including fixed, mobility, and low-power devices. You will lead the integration of antenna systems, RF front ends, modems, and power management, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements.

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

Satcom Payload Architect

As a Satcom Payload Architect, you will design and optimize the technical architecture for next-generation satellite payloads, focusing on digital processing, flexibility, and scalability. You will bridge the gap between service definition and spacecraft delivery, ensuring that all subsystems meet performance requirements and work seamlessly together.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Flight Software Engineer

This role involves developing, implementing, and testing software for both onboard and ground systems of satellites. You'll work on mission-critical systems, including flight logic, communications, automation, and onboard resource management, collaborating closely with systems, electronics, and mission operations teams.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Flight Software Engineer

This role involves designing, implementing, and testing flight software for satellite missions, ensuring reliability and compliance with space standards. You will lead software architecture, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with hardware and operations teams to optimize mission performance.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent