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Embedded Systems Engineer

Design and develop real-time embedded software and firmware for satellite communications systems, spanning both space and ground infrastructure. Work on FPGA-based solutions, low-level hardware control, and high-reliability communication protocols in a multidisciplinary engineering environment. Focus on fault tolerance, performance optimisation, and integration across RF, DSP, and embedded systems.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom
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

Accounts Assistant

This role involves managing the Accounts Payable function, including processing supplier invoices, reconciliations, and staff expenses. You will work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring financial accuracy and supporting month-end close activities.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom
Contract

Project Controller

This role involves providing financial oversight across projects and bids, ensuring cost accuracy, compliance, and strong financial reporting. The Project Controller will act as a financial partner to project teams, monitoring forecasts, risk, and cash flow while supporting bid costing and customer financial engagement. Based in Guildford, the position requires close cross-functional collaboration and a strong grasp of project accounting standards, particularly within engineering or manufacturing environments.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required
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Project Controller

The Project Controller will establish and maintain controls frameworks, programme schedules, and reporting tools for complex, multi-year space technology programmes. Working closely with Delivery Project Managers, the role involves managing baselines, cost performance, risk registers, and change control processes while leveraging modern project management platforms and data tools. The role emphasizes building scalable processes and improving delivery efficiency through automation, analytics, and AI-driven insights.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required
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Launch Services Contracts Manager

This role involves end-to-end ownership of Spire’s launch services procurement, including sourcing, contracting, and managing relationships with satellite launch providers. The candidate will develop commercial frameworks, negotiate long-term agreements, and ensure reliable, cost-effective access to launch capacity across dedicated and rideshare options. They will work closely with technical and programme teams to align contracts with mission requirements, while driving supplier performance and compliance in a highly regulated environment.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom

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

Payload Product Assurance Manager - IRIS² - F/H

Oversee quality assurance for satellite payload systems within the IRIS² programme, ensuring compliance with contractual and internal standards. Act as the primary quality interface with the client, coordinate cross-functional quality activities, manage risk and non-conformances, and validate product conformance across design, manufacturing, and testing phases. Work within a high-tech aerospace environment focused on European sovereignty and innovation.

Thales Alenia Space France

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

Senior Mission Manager

This role involves leading complex space missions from concept through to launch and in-orbit operations, coordinating cross-functional teams and acting as the primary liaison with customers and partners. The Senior Mission Manager ensures technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements are met while managing risks, timelines, and resources. The position supports mission scaling and continuous improvement within a high-reliability engineering environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

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

Satellite Flight Operator

Operate and monitor satellites in real time, ensuring mission success through careful telemetry analysis, anomaly response, and execution of planned activities. Work within a mission-critical team to maintain spacecraft health and improve operational processes across the satellite lifecycle.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Air Interface Architect

The Air Interface Architect will define and govern the physical and MAC layer architecture for Open Cosmos' LEO satellite communication system, ensuring high performance and scalability. The role involves designing waveforms, resource allocation, coding, modulation, and handover frameworks, while aligning with 3GPP NR-NTN and DVB-S2X standards. Responsibilities include system-level simulation, modem architecture definition, and integration with core network functions for non-terrestrial networks.

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

Quality and Product Assurance Manager

As the Quality and Product Assurance Manager, you will lead the development and continuous improvement of processes for high-performance space hardware and software. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer needs are met and exceeded, while driving efficiency and reliability across operations and facilities.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

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