Aim high, go beyond!

At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on…

Working in our Chief Technology Office (CTO)

The CTO division is where Open Cosmos technology comes to life. Covering engineering, product development, and technical innovation, the team designs, builds, and operates the satellites, systems, and platforms that make our missions possible. It’s a highly collaborative environment where ideas become real hardware, software, and data solutions that deliver impact from space.

The Electronics team is where the magic happens — from power systems and flight computers to comms boards and payload interfaces, they make sure every mission succeeds. It’s creative, hands-on, and mission-critical work — solving tricky problems, testing every circuit, and ensuring our satellites are ready to thrive in the toughest environment of all: space.

What You'll Be Doing

We’re looking for an Electronics Operations Engineer to sit at the centre of engineering, supply chain, quality, and our PCBA suppliers — ensuring our electronics are manufacturable, traceable, and supply-secure.

This is a highly collaborative role.

As a member of the Electronics team, you will:

• Own and maintain component libraries and the Approved Materials Database

• Manage critical components, obsolescence, and long-lead risks

• Act as the technical interface with PCBA suppliers and support query resolution

• Own and standardise the PCBA Manufacturing Specification across suppliers

• Ensure traceability, compliance, and repeatability across builds

• Support engineering teams with reliable component and supplier data

• Maintain libraries and templates in Altium Designer

What You’ll Bring

• Strong understanding of electronic components, EEE parts, and PCBA manufacturing processes

• Ability to interpret component datasheets, specifications, and lifecycle risks (including obsolescence and long lead times)

• Awareness of supplier capabilities and manufacturing constraints

• Familiarity with component libraries, AMLs, and part governance frameworks

• Working knowledge of Altium Designer for library and component management

• General understanding of ERP/materials systems (e.g. NetSuite or similar)

For this role you can be based in any of our locations.

To apply, you must have the legal right to work in your chosen location.

When applying please submit your CV in English.

Why Open Cosmos?

• Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe.

• A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges.

• A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team.

Division

CTO

Department

ELECTRONICS

Role

Electronics Engineer

Locations

Harwell, UK, Athens, Greece, Barcelona, Spain, Porto, Portugal, Coimbra, Portugal

Remote status

Hybrid

Employment type

Full-time