UK Space Jobs

Verification & Validation Engineer

This role involves ensuring satellite communication systems meet mission-critical requirements through automated testing integrated into agile workflows. The engineer will develop and maintain test frameworks, execute validation in Software- and Hardware-in-the-Loop environments, and collaborate closely with development teams to debug issues and improve system reliability. Focus is on continuous verification of complex, distributed systems using Python and CI/CD pipelines.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Thermal Systems Engineer

The role involves leading thermal engineering efforts across satellite missions, including thermal modelling, test planning and execution, and hands-on support during AIT (Assembly, Integration, and Testing). The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure spacecraft thermal performance in orbit and contributes to product development and process improvements within a fast-paced, innovative space technology environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

E2E System Engineer

The role involves end-to-end system engineering for space systems, focusing on analysing customer needs, defining system specifications and architecture, and leading integration, verification, and validation testing. The engineer ensures technical coherence across system design and interfaces, and demonstrates solutions to clients in a collaborative, high-tech environment. This position supports career growth within a global aerospace leader working on critical space missions.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

Artificial Intelligence Space Engineer

This role involves designing and developing trustworthy AI components for space systems, combining data-driven and symbolic AI techniques. The engineer will work on NLP, multimodal human-machine dialogue, machine learning, and knowledge-based reasoning, integrating scientific methods into engineering processes. Emphasis is placed on ethical design, innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration in a high-tech space environment.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

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

Responsable Juridique et Contrats.F/H

This role involves leading the legal and contracts team at Thales Alenia Space's Cannes site, managing a team of five, ensuring compliance with group-wide programmes, and providing legal support across export and institutional markets for both business lines. The position requires active participation in legal network initiatives and close coordination with senior compliance officers. Leadership, risk assessment, and cross-border contract negotiation are central to the role.

Thales Alenia Space France