Latest Space Technology Jobs

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

Product Procurement Team Lead

As the Product Procurement Team Lead, you will manage a team of specialists, define procurement strategies, and ensure supplier performance for satellite platforms and systems. You will collaborate with various teams to mitigate risks, standardize processes, and support continuous improvement in a mission-driven, cutting-edge space technology company.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Integrated Logistics Support Engineer

This role involves supporting the development of support solutions for multiple bids, including Satcom systems for land and maritime within the defence industry. Responsibilities include analyzing customer requirements, developing support solutions, producing bid documentation, and engaging with bid, engineering, and customer teams.

Airbus Defence and Space East Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required

Finance Controller

This role involves managing all financial aspects of contracts across a wide range of customers, including UK GOV, UK MOD, and GCHQ. You will work closely with key stakeholders to deliver profitable solutions, highlight and mitigate risks, and ensure governance and controls are adhered to. The role requires expertise in financial management and project accounting, with a focus on maximizing profitability and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Airbus Defence and Space United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Backend Software Engineer (Ground Segment)

You will design and own backend services and APIs for satellite and mission operations, lead technical design discussions, and collaborate with system engineers and spacecraft operators. The role involves building and maintaining a scalable, automated operations platform using Go, Python, and Kubernetes.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Procurement Specialist (Entry level)

As a Procurement Specialist, you will support day-to-day procurement and order management activities for Open Cosmos' satellite programmes. Your responsibilities include creating and updating purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers and finance, maintaining procurement data, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Earth Observation Presales Engineer

As an Earth Observation Presales Engineer, you will support customer discovery sessions, design EO solutions, and contribute to feasibility studies using satellite imagery and geospatial analytics. You will work closely with business development, product, and engineering teams to develop scalable solutions and support customer adoption of the DataCosmos platform.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Backend Engineer (DataCosmos)

As a Backend Engineer, you will design and build scalable backend services and APIs for the DataCosmos platform, which transforms satellite data into meaningful insights. You will work with Go and Python, improve platform performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions for real-world space missions.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Test Engineer (Data)

As a Test Engineer in the Data Team, you will ensure the quality and reliability of the DataCosmos platform by defining and implementing testing strategies, building automated tests, and validating data flows. You will collaborate with engineering and product teams to improve testing practices and support CI/CD pipelines.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Embedded Systems Engineer

The role involves designing and developing real-time embedded software and firmware for critical hardware in both ground and space systems. Responsibilities include FPGA and firmware development, building embedded C/C++ applications, and optimizing performance in constrained environments.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Access Layer Engineer

As a Senior Access Layer Engineer, you will lead the development and validation of satellite communication systems, focusing on waveform generation, MAC protocols, and link adaptation. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to design and optimize algorithms for LEO environments, using tools like MATLAB, Simulink, and Python.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

System Performance & Modelling Engineer

This role involves developing high-fidelity simulation environments to optimize the performance of LEO satellite communication systems. Responsibilities include building end-to-end simulation frameworks, evaluating system capacity, latency, and reliability, and supporting system-level link budget analysis. The role requires strong skills in system-level modelling, simulation, and performance analysis within satellite or advanced wireless communication systems.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Network Engineer

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will implement and customize advanced routing protocols, develop custom on-board router platforms, and design large-scale network simulations for a dynamic LEO constellation. You will also support seamless mobility, validate high-speed forwarding performance, and collaborate with architecture and platform engineering teams to align with system design objectives.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Site Reliability Engineer (DataCosmos)

As a Site Reliability Engineer, you will ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of Open Cosmos's data platform and processing pipelines. You will monitor systems, respond to incidents, improve CI/CD pipelines, and work closely with engineering teams to design resilient systems.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Image Production Engineer

As an Image Production Engineer, you will own and continuously improve the end-to-end imagery processing pipeline, ensuring high-quality and reliable satellite data outputs. You will work closely with engineering and SRE teams to maintain system scalability and troubleshoot issues, while driving automation and performance improvements.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent