Latest Satellite Technology Jobs

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

Senior Thermal Engineer - Contractor

This role involves leading the thermal control subsystem for spacecraft missions, from design and analysis to testing and in-orbit activities. The engineer will work closely with the Thermal Team on fast-paced projects, manage subcontractors, and improve company standards.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Contract Flexible

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

Production Manager

As a Production Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of satellite assembly, integration, and test activities across multiple shifts. Your role involves translating production plans into shift rotas, leading Production Team Leads, managing KPIs, and ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient operations. You will work closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Facilities to deliver high-quality satellite systems on time and to a high standard.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Director of Software Engineering

Spire is making a fundamental shift in how it operates its constellation. We are moving from a model where trained operators watch dashboards and escalate to experts, to one where the system is fully autonomous, self-healing, and data intelligent. This...

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

Senior Systems Operations Engineer

As a Senior Systems Operations Engineer at Spire, you will be responsible for ensuring that on-orbit mission operations meet and sustain technical and service-level objectives. You will serve as the technical link between the development and operations phases of the...

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

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

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

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

Head of Software & Cloud Infrastructure

You will lead the technical roadmap for cloud infrastructure and software platforms, design CI/CD and GitOps frameworks, and build scalable, secure platforms supporting satellite networks. Your role will bridge product, engineering, and operations, ensuring seamless connectivity and robust systems for mission-critical operations.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Product Procurement Specialist: AOCS (ADCS, Star Trackers, Propulsion) specialism

This role involves managing the procurement of attitude determination, control systems, and propulsion components for satellite missions. You will coordinate with suppliers, engineering, and mission management teams to ensure components meet performance requirements and integration timelines.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent