Senior Electronics Engineer

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 making sure our satellites are ready to thrive in the toughest environment of all: Space.

What You'll Be Doing

We're looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to take on the technical lead of the Embedded side of the Electronics Team. You will be responsible for the design & development of the On-Board Data Handling (OBDH) system of our satellite platform. Beyond technical leadership, you will be responsible for growing the Embedded team, mentoring junior engineers, and delegating tasks to manage product development across multiple projects.

This is a hands-on, impactful role where you'll collaborate across disciplines to realise robust, high-performance electronics destined for orbit. You'll be at the heart of the full electronics lifecycle and in a position to steer the technical direction of the team to realise Open Cosmos' vision.

As a Senior member of the Electronics Team, you will:

Provide hands-on technical oversight

Lead in PCB design and schematic capture for embedded, mixed signal, high-speed data designs

Help define & execute test procedures for mixed-signal designs

Leading debugging & investigations on flight hardware

Maintain and improve team processes, drive continual improvement

Define design development roadmaps that are in line with company strategy

Working with the Electronics Team Lead to grow the Embedded team and mentor junior engineers

Working cross-disciplinary with Power Electronics & Software Teams

What You'll Bring

Deep understanding of embedded systems design, ideally within aerospace, defence, or other safety-critical environments.

Skilled in PCB design and schematic capture for mixed-signal, high-speed data, and embedded systems (Altium or similar).

Strong grasp of microcontrollers, processors, and digital communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, SpaceWire, etc.).

Confident in board bring-up, testing, and debugging using lab tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and JTAG.

Solid understanding of firmware integration and software-hardware interaction, working closely with cross-functional teams.

A hands-on problem solver who thrives on turning complex challenges into elegant, reliable solutions.

Genuine passion for innovation and for building space-ready electronics that push boundaries.

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

Harwell, UK

Barcelona, Spain

Porto, Portugal

Athens, Greece

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

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.