engineering
Added Apr 25Electronics Operations Engineer
at Open Cosmos
Didcot, United KingdomOn-site
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain component libraries and the Approved Materials Database •
- Manage critical components, obsolescence, and long-lead risks •
- 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 •
Requirements
- Strong understanding of electronic components, EEE parts, and PCBA manufacturing processes •
- 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)
- 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? •
Additional details
- 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…
- 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.