Electronics Engineer - Satellite Manufacturing (AIT Production) in Harwell

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 AIT team is at the heart of turning ideas into real, orbit‑ready satellites. They’re the workshop where Open Cosmos missions come to life — taking designs from paper to physical hardware. From assembling delicate electronic boards to fitting structural panels, wiring harnesses, and payloads, AIT ensures everything fits and functions flawlessly. They run rigorous testing — vibration, thermal vacuum, functional, and performance checks — to make sure each satellite can survive the extreme conditions of launch and space. It’s hands‑on, fast‑paced, and mission‑critical - it doesn’t get much cooler than this!

What You’ll Be Doing

• In this role as an Electronics Engineer you will test and improve the electronic assemblies that go into our satellites, working hands‑on with production teams to make sure our hardware is reliable, manufacturable and ready for space.
• Integrate and validate electronic assemblies used in satellite manufacturing.
• Support new product introduction and day‑to‑day production activities.
• Develop and run test procedures, validation setups and diagnostic tools.
• Troubleshoot and repair PCBs and electronic systems during build and test.
• Work closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering and Test to apply design for manufacturability and testability.
• Analyse production and test data to identify issues and drive improvements.
• Create and maintain electrical and test documentation, including schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Work with Supply Chain and suppliers on component quality, traceability and obsolescence.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with ESD controls, IPC standards and aerospace quality requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong knowledge of analogue and digital electronics, PCB design and component selection.
• Confidence fault‑finding and repairing electronic assemblies using oscilloscopes, multimeters and logic analysers.
• Hands‑on ability with soldering and rework of surface‑mount and through‑hole components.
• Working knowledge of IPC standards and ESD‑controlled environments.
• Ability to define, follow and improve electronic test and validation processes.
• Comfort working with production data, test results and traceability systems.
• A structured, methodical approach to problem solving and root cause analysis.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work across engineering, production and quality teams.
• High standards for quality, reliability and documentation.

This role will be based onsite in Harwell, UK. To apply, you must have the legal right to work in this location. Please submit your application and 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.