Latest Mission Operations Engineer Jobs

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

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

AIT Integration Engineer - Contractor

The role involves planning and executing spacecraft mechanical integration and test activities, supporting electrical integration, and maintaining cleanroom logistics. You will work closely with mission teams and external customers, potentially traveling overseas for testing and support.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Contract Flexible Clearance Required

Harness Design Engineer - Contractor

The role involves designing and delivering electrical harnesses for spacecraft, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure all electrical interfaces meet mission requirements. Responsibilities include defining harness specifications, collaborating with suppliers, and supporting test campaigns.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Contract

Product Owner-Innovation Edgewing

The Product Owner-Innovation role involves leading data engineering innovation by defining future-state data architecture, enabling data integration, and establishing data governance. You will prioritize initiatives, translate technical requirements into user-focused product requirements, and ensure high standards of usability and data quality.

Appcastenterprise Frimley, United Kingdom £70,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Radar Mechanical Design Lead

This senior mechanical engineering role involves leading the design and development of complex mechanical systems for a cutting-edge technology demonstrator. The candidate will act as the mechanical design authority, ensuring robust and compliant solutions throughout the full engineering lifecycle, and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align mechanical solutions with overall system requirements.

Appcastenterprise Cowes, United Kingdom £85,700 pa

Hybrid Permanent Part-time Clearance Required

Software Engineer

This role involves designing and developing simulators and test benches for spacecraft functionality validation and verification. You will work on high-profile projects like ARIEL, Vigil, and ExoMars Rover, collaborating closely with architects, project managers, and other engineering teams to ensure successful deployment and use of the test benches.

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Electrical Systems Architect

The Electrical Systems Architect role involves designing and implementing robust spacecraft data handling platforms, managing electrical engineering responsibilities, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The position requires a blend of technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on delivering projects on time, quality, and cost.

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Data Processing Technical Project Manager

As a Data Processing Technical Project Manager, you will coordinate between project managers and technical teams to deliver high-quality data processing products and services. You will manage the development of data processing deliverables, ensure alignment across teams, and apply robust software engineering practices to support predictable outcomes.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Electronics Engineer – Satellite Manufacturing (AIT Production)

As an Electronics Engineer, you will work hands-on with production teams to test and improve electronic assemblies for satellites. Your responsibilities include integrating and validating electronic components, developing test procedures, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site 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

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

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

Delivery Project Manager (DataCosmos)

As a Delivery Project Manager in the Data Division, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of external projects involving satellite data platforms and processing chains. Your responsibilities include managing scope, schedule, costs, and quality, coordinating with technical teams, and ensuring customer alignment and satisfaction.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Hybrid 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