Senior Electronics Engineer (Embedded) - Open Cosmos This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Open Cosmos and our selected partners use cookies and similar technologies (together “cookies”) that are necessary to present this website, and to ensure you get the best experience of it. If you consent to it, we will also use cookies for analytics purposes. See our Cookie Policy to read more about the cookies we set. You can withdraw and manage your consent at any time, by clicking “Manage cookies” at the bottom of each website page. Accept all cookies Decline all non-necessary cookies Cookie preferences Select which cookies you accept On this site, we always set cookies that are strictly necessary, meaning they are necessary for the site to function properly. If you consent to it, we will also set other types of cookies. You can provide or withdraw your consent to the different types of cookies using the toggles below. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time, by clicking the link “Manage Cookies”, which is always available at the bottom of the site. To learn more about what the different types of cookies do, how your data is used when they are set etc, see our Cookie Policy . Strictly necessary These cookies are necessary to make the site work properly, and are always set when you visit the site. Vendors Teamtailor Analytics These cookies collect information to help us understand how the site is being used. Vendors Teamtailor Accept these cookies Decline all non-necessary cookies Skip to main content common--header--menu#toggle" data-common--header--menu-target="button" > Career menu Employee Log in as employee Candidate Log in to Connect Share page Facebook X LinkedIn Mail CTO · ELECTRONICS · Multiple locations · Hybrid Senior Electronics Engineer (Embedded) Apply for this job 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. Division CTO Department ELECTRONICS Role Electricial Lead Locations Porto, Portugal, Harwell, UK, Barcelona, Spain, Athens, Greece, Tenerife, Coimbra, Portugal 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 · ELECTRONICS · Multiple locations · Hybrid Senior Electronics Engineer (Embedded) 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
