Latest Government Jobs

Senior Systems Engineer

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead the technical delivery of complex space missions, driving system architecture, integration, and mission success. You will define and manage mission requirements, perform system analyses, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated spacecraft solutions while mentoring junior engineers and promoting best practices.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Technical Product Owner – Onboard Processing Framework (Data)

As a Technical Product Owner for the Onboard Processing Framework, you will define the product vision and roadmap, manage the backlog, and work closely with engineering teams to deliver applications on satellite infrastructure. You will also develop SDKs, APIs, and documentation to enhance the developer experience and collaborate across various teams to ensure the platform is intuitive and scalable.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Avionics RTE&IVVQ Engineer

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our...

Thales Alenia Space Italy

Data Handling Subsystem Engineer

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our...

Thales Alenia Space Italy

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

Mission Operations Manager

The Mission Operations Manager will oversee the performance and reliability of satellite missions, ensuring high-quality data delivery and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include monitoring mission health, coordinating incident resolution, and managing relationships with satellite owners and third-party partners.

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

Customer Support Specialist (DataCosmos)

As a Customer Support Specialist, you will act as the first point of contact for customers using the DataCosmos platform, providing L1 support, onboarding new users, and troubleshooting issues. You will work closely with engineering teams to resolve complex problems and contribute to process improvements, ensuring customers can effectively use satellite data and imagery.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent