Operations Engineer (AIT Production)

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. It’s hands-on, fast-paced, and mission-critical - it doesn’t get much cooler than this! What You'll Be Doing As our Operations Engineer you’ll play a key role in turning satellite designs into high-quality, flight-ready hardware. This role sits at the heart of our production facility, focusing on how we build, assemble, and test satellites — and how we can do it better every day. You’ll work closely with teams across production, engineering, quality, IT, and supply chain to improve processes, remove friction, and increase efficiency without compromising on safety or quality. From refining assembly workflows to using data to solve real manufacturing challenges, this role is about making our operations smarter, more reliable, and ready to scale. You will be: Developing and maintaining manufacturing processes to support consistent quality, efficiency, and output Applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to identify inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement Analysing production data to understand performance, defects, and areas for improvement Working with design and manufacturing engineers to ensure products are easy and efficient to build Defining and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and clear work instructions Supporting production line setup, equipment calibration, and process validation for new or updated assemblies Working with IT and systems teams to improve data capture, traceability, and reporting Making sure production activities meet internal quality, safety, and compliance standards Contributing to cross-functional improvement projects focused on yield, lead time, and cost What You’ll Bring A strong understanding of manufacturing or industrial processes, ideally in electronics or aerospace environments Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement approaches Familiarity with electronic assembly processes such as soldering, PCB handling, and ESD control An understanding of manufacturing execution systems (MES) and production data analysis Working knowledge of quality tools such as RCA, FMEA, and SPC Ability to document processes clearly and implement standardised ways of working Awareness of equipment calibration, maintenance, and process validation Confidence working with data and reporting tools Awareness of health, safety, and environmental standards in an industrial setting This role will be based in either Harwell, UK or Barcelona, Spain. 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. Division CTO Department ASSEMBLY, INTEGRATION & TEST Locations Harwell, UK, Barcelona, Spain Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time About Open Cosmos Open Cosmos is dedicated to solving customer problems with insights from space. Whether this is monitoring agricultural yields, assessing the damage of oil spills or providing navigation solutions, we believe that data from satellites is the most effective and sustainable way of achieving this. Apply for this job CTO · ASSEMBLY, INTEGRATION & TEST · Harwell, UK, Barcelona, Spain · Hybrid Operations Engineer (AIT Production) Loading application form Career site Data & privacy Manage cookies Employee login Candidate Connect login Already working at Open Cosmos? Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague. Log in Applicant tracking system by Teamtailor

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