Latest satellite Jobs

AIT Harness Engineer - Contractor

The AIT Harness Engineer will be responsible for manufacturing flight harnesses and test cables for spacecraft developments. Key tasks include implementing harness designs, resolving issues, and supporting AIT and EVT activities, with potential for overseas travel and cleanroom work.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Contract Flexible Clearance Required

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 Spectrum Systems Engineer

This role involves leading spectrum compliance for satellite systems, translating regulations like EPFD and PFD into technical design requirements. The engineer will develop end-to-end simulation models for interference and coexistence, support ITU filings, and guide frequency usage strategies across LEO constellations. Work includes both ground and in-orbit verification, with strong emphasis on regulatory alignment and system-level performance.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Facilities Manager, Harwell Campus

The Facilities Manager at Open Cosmos ensures the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of technical facilities, with a focus on satellite manufacturing and cleanroom environments at the Harwell Campus. This role involves leading facility operations, managing cross-site standards, overseeing fit-out projects, and coordinating security, HSE compliance, and contractor activities. The position also includes leadership of the global Office Management team and direct maintenance of critical infrastructure in a high-growth, mission-driven space technology environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Electronics Engineer (Power)

Design and validate power electronics circuits for satellite electronic power systems, from solar panels to battery management and distribution modules. Develop and test prototypes through to verification, ensuring robustness and reliability in space environments. Collaborate across engineering teams to integrate EPS with overall mission requirements and drive innovation in next-generation satellite power systems.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Junior Frontend Engineer (Ground Segment)

As a Junior Frontend Engineer, you will design and build the user interface for Open Cosmos satellite missions, focusing on React and TypeScript. You will work closely with operators, designers, and product owners to create intuitive and scalable interfaces, while also contributing to CI/CD workflows and performance optimization.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Mission Operations Manager

This role involves end-to-end management of satellite missions, ensuring reliable spacecraft operations and data delivery from orbit. The Mission Operations Manager will act as the main contact for satellite owners, monitor mission health across space and ground systems, coordinate incident resolution, and drive operational improvements. Working within the CTO office, the role bridges technical teams and customer objectives in a fast-paced space technology environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Earth Observation Presales Engineer

As an Earth Observation Presales Engineer, you will support customer discovery sessions, design EO solutions, and contribute to feasibility studies using satellite imagery and geospatial analytics. You will work closely with business development, product, and engineering teams to develop scalable solutions and support customer adoption of the DataCosmos platform.

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