Latest Satellite Technology Jobs

RF Payload Engineer

The RF Payload Engineer will design, implement, and verify RF payload solutions for SSTL missions, working with multidisciplinary teams to develop communication, radar, and SIGINT systems. Responsibilities include system-level design, hardware specification, signal processing, and payload verification through environmental testing and in-orbit commissioning.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Esa Qualified Inspector - Contractor

This role involves detailed inspection and verification of spacecraft electrical and mechanical harnesses to ensure compliance with ESA, ECSS, and IPC standards. Responsibilities include visual inspections, electrical testing, documentation, and maintaining process control in cleanroom environments.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom
On-site Contract Clearance Required

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
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Senior Systems Engineer

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead the technical aspects of complex space missions, ensuring requirements are valid and well-defined. You will manage system requirements, technical budgets, and sub-system interfaces, and collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve technical discrepancies and ensure mission success.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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Principal RF Engineer

This role involves owning and continuously improving the TDOA, FDOA, and AoA geolocation algorithms for a commercial space-based RF system. You will work hands-on with real-world data, diagnose performance issues, and develop and validate algorithms to enhance system accuracy and capabilities.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Data Software Engineer

As a Data Software Engineer, you will develop and maintain data ingestion and processing pipelines for satellite and Earth Observation data. You will ensure the scalability, reliability, and quality of the data platform, translating scientific code into production-ready systems and supporting data quality through validation and optimization.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom
Remote Permanent

Satcom Mission Analysis Engineer

As a Satcom Mission Analysis Engineer, you will be responsible for defining and optimizing the orbital architecture of Open Cosmos' satellite constellation. Your role involves complex astrodynamics, inter-satellite link behavior, and maneuver strategies to ensure reliable and high-performance connectivity. You will work closely with various teams to model and simulate the constellation's lifecycle, ensuring compliance with international guidelines and regulatory requirements.

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

Systems Engineer

As a Systems Engineer at Open Cosmos, you will support the design, integration, and verification of spacecraft systems across multiple missions. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, apply MBSE methodologies, and contribute to system-level analysis and FMECA activities.

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

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

Satcom Payload Architect

As a Satcom Payload Architect, you will design and optimize the technical architecture for next-generation satellite payloads, focusing on digital processing, flexibility, and scalability. You will bridge the gap between service definition and spacecraft delivery, ensuring that all subsystems meet performance requirements and work seamlessly together.

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

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in protecting Open Cosmos' satellite, ground operations, and global infrastructure. Your responsibilities include strengthening cloud security, implementing Zero Trust principles, securing ground segments, and leading incident response efforts. You will work closely with engineering teams to embed security into development workflows and continuously improve security processes.

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

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