Job Description

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.

The role of The Electronics Operations Engineer role supports the technical, quality, and governance aspects of electronic component and PCBA procurement. The position operates at the interface between engineering, procurement, quality, and external PCBA suppliers, with responsibility for maintaining component libraries, specifications, supplier technical alignment, and obsolescence risk management.

What You'll Be Doing

• Identification and management of a library of critical electronic parts, including long-lead-time and high-risk components

• Coordination with the Inventory Coordinator to maintain appropriate stock levels for critical items

• Ownership and maintenance of the Approved Materials Database

• Definition, ownership, and maintenance of the EEE Part Selection process across designs

• Technical point of contact for PCBA suppliers and the internal supply chain team

• Execution of simpler PCBA design changes based on supplier queries or suggestions

• Resolution of technical queries from suppliers

• Management of quality topics between QPA and Supply Chain

• Configuration of PCBA design tools to match supplier capabilities & tolerances

• Ownership and maintenance of the PCBA Manufacturing Specification

• Standardisation of specifications across suppliers and programmes

• Support of traceability, compliance, and repeatability across PCBA builds

• Governance of component libraries to ensure accuracy, control, and approved supplier alignment

• Support to design teams through reliable component and supplier data

• Use of Altium Designer to own & manage the component & document template library

What You’ll Bring

• Knowledge typical electronic components, EEE parts, and PCBA manufacturing processes

• Able to interpret & understand EEE component datasheets

• Understanding of component lifecycle, obsolescence, and long-lead-time risk

• Knowledge of PCBA manufacturing capabilities & limitations

• Familiarity with procurement and quality interfaces in regulated or high-reliability environments

• Knowledge of component databases, approved materials lists, and part governance frameworks

• Awareness of ERP systems for component and materials management (e.g. NetSuite)

• Use of Altium designer for component library management

This role will be based in Harwell, UK (hybrid Position)

To apply, you must have the legal right to work in the UK.

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.