UK Space Jobs

Automation Architect

This role involves designing and leading the automation architecture for satellite mission operations and production systems, spanning ground software, CI/CD pipelines, and distributed infrastructure. The Automation Architect will set technical standards, guide engineering teams, and integrate automation across mission control, satellite operations, and data workflows. It’s a system-level position focused on scalability, maintainability, and cross-team collaboration across Open Cosmos’ space infrastructure.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Production Manager

Manages daily satellite assembly, integration, and test (AIT) operations across multiple shifts at Open Cosmos’ UK site. Leads team leads, ensures production plans are executed safely and on schedule, and maintains alignment with engineering, quality, and supply chain functions. Focuses on operational efficiency, KPIs, and consistent process execution in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Bid Technical Manager Software

This role involves leading the technical aspects of software-focused bids, translating customer requirements into feasible solutions while aligning with product strategy. You'll act as Product Owner during bid phases, coordinate input from engineering teams, and ensure proposals are technically sound and competitive. The position is central to shaping digital solutions using AI, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity in a space-focused innovation environment.

Thales Alenia Space Luxembourg

Délégué RAN4 F/H

This role involves representing Thales in international standardization bodies such as 3GPP, ETSI, and ITU-R, focusing on satellite-based 5G and 6G technologies. The candidate will lead technical contributions, negotiate consensus on Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), and align standardization strategy with industrial programmes like IRIS² and LEO-PNT. Responsibilities include preparing technical contributions, analysing industry proposals, patent drafting, and supporting R&D projects such as Horizon Europe 6G-NTN NEXUS.

Thales Alenia Space France

On-site Permanent

Project Manager

This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from rapid prototyping and research to complex hardware development and system integration within a defence and aerospace context. The Project Manager ensures on-time, on-cost, and high-quality delivery while leading cross-functional teams, overseeing financial performance, and driving continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include bid management, stakeholder engagement, supply chain coordination, and mentoring project leads in a highly innovative, experimental environment.

Saab Bedford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior PCB Design Engineer | Cambridgeshire |

This role involves taking full ownership of the PCB design process, working with world-class hardware and mechanical engineers on complex integration tasks. You will ensure high-integrity designs from DC to mmWave frequencies, with a focus on RF, digital, analogue, and power PCB design.

Morgan McKinley Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Network Engineer

This role involves designing and implementing advanced network architectures for a dynamic low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. The engineer will develop custom routing solutions using Segment Routing and IS-IS, integrate control and data planes on specialised hardware, and validate performance under orbital dynamics using simulations and digital twins. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key to evolving a resilient, high-throughput space-based communications platform.

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

2nd Line IT Support Engineer

This role involves resolving escalated IT support issues across Windows, Linux, macOS, and mobile platforms, managing identity and access systems, and supporting infrastructure such as networks, MDM solutions, and cloud services. The engineer will troubleshoot complex technical problems, manage device lifecycles, and contribute to system upgrades and security hardening. Emphasis is placed on automation, user support, and maintaining secure, compliant IT environments in a growing space technology company.

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

Data Software Engineer

Design and build scalable data pipelines to transform raw Earth Observation data into high-quality, actionable insights. Work with satellite data, geospatial platforms, and productionise scientific code within a mission-driven space technology environment. Focus on reliability, data standards, and integration of new data types and processing techniques.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

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

Junior Legal Counsel

This role involves handling day-to-day commercial legal work including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts such as NDAs, procurement agreements, and customer contracts. The Junior Legal Counsel will work closely with the General Counsel and cross-functional teams to provide practical legal advice and support complex space-sector projects. The position requires fluency in English and Spanish and involves translating legal guidance for non-legal stakeholders across an international business.

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

Radiation Engineer

This role involves ensuring the radiation robustness and reliability of electronic components and subsystems used in satellites. The engineer will analyze, test, and qualify electronic devices against space radiation effects, develop irradiation test plans, execute test campaigns, interpret results, and provide hardening recommendations to design teams. The position works across international programs and collaborates with agencies like ESA, requiring strong technical analysis and communication skills.

Thales Alenia Space Belgium