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Senior Digital Comms Payload Engineer

You will define and develop the digital core of communication payloads for satellite systems, ensuring performance, scalability, and resilience. Responsibilities include architecture design, digital processing, and collaboration across multiple domains to deliver cohesive digital solutions.

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

Senior Mission Manager

As a Senior Mission Manager, you will lead the full lifecycle of complex space missions, from initial requirements to launch and in-orbit operations. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage customer relationships, and ensure compliance with technical and regulatory standards, while driving continuous improvement and mentoring other mission managers.

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

Senior RAMS Engineer

As a Senior RAMS Engineer, you will lead reliability and resilience activities across satellite missions, influencing system architecture and engineering decisions. You will work closely with customers, partners, and suppliers on mission-critical topics, drive FMEA and FDIR processes, and mentor other engineers to build a robust and reliable system.

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

RAMS Engineer

As a RAMS Engineer, you will lead reliability, radiation, and thermal analysis activities for satellite missions, ensuring systems are robust and perform consistently. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to shape designs, mitigate risks, and improve processes.

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

Information Security Governance Risk and Compliance Lead

This role involves defining and evolving the company's information security governance framework, embedding security into daily operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will work closely with engineering, product, and business teams to build a strong security culture and manage risks across the organisation.

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

Facilities Manager, Harwell Campus

As Facilities Manager, you will oversee the operation and maintenance of building systems, manage facilities across Open Cosmos sites, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. You will also lead the Office Management team and maintain critical infrastructure to support satellite manufacturing and cleanroom operations.

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

Propulsion Systems Engineer

This role involves designing, integrating, and delivering propulsion systems for spacecraft, working closely with systems, AOCS, thermal, mechanical, and mission teams. Responsibilities include propulsion architecture definition, performance analysis, trade-off studies, and supporting environmental and functional testing of propulsion hardware.

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

Electronics Operations Engineer

As an Electronics Operations Engineer, you will work at the intersection of engineering, supply chain, and quality, ensuring the manufacturability, traceability, and supply security of electronic components. You'll manage component libraries, interface with suppliers, and support engineering teams with reliable data, all while contributing to the success of space missions.

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

Automation Architect

As an Automation Architect, you will define and shape the automation backbone for mission operations, ground software, and production systems at Open Cosmos. Your role involves setting architectural direction, establishing design principles, integrating automation tools, and guiding engineers to ensure seamless and scalable automation across the company's space infrastructure.

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

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

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

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