Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer Aim high, go beyond! At Open Cosmos, we’re solving some of the world’s biggest challenges from space, giving businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before. Ready for the challenge? Then read on and launch your engineering career in the space industry with Open Cosmos. Our Systems Team brings together brilliant Engineers who turn ambitious mission concepts into reality. As Open Cosmos continues to scale, we’re growing our Systems Engineering team and are looking for a number of Systems Engineers to support the delivery of complex space missions across the full development lifecycle. This role is ideal for engineers looking to deepen their systems engineering capability while working closely with multidisciplinary teams across spacecraft design, integration, and validation. What You'll Be Doing In this role you will be: Supporting spacecraft system design, integration, and verification activities across multiple missions Contributing to system architecture definition and interface management between spacecraft subsystems Performing system-level analysis, trade studies, and performance assessments within assigned areas Supporting requirements definition, traceability, and verification activities across systems and subsystems Contributing to verification and validation planning, execution, and issue resolution activities Applying MBSE methodologies and tools to support structured system development Maintaining system models, technical documentation, and engineering artefacts throughout the project lifecycle Supporting FMECA activities and contributing to Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) strategies Working closely with subsystem teams across power, AOCS, communications, propulsion, thermal, and mechanical domains Supporting Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) activities including functional and environmental testing Providing technical support to suppliers, design reviews, bids, and mission documentation activities What You’ll Bring Strong understanding of systems engineering principles within satellite or complex multidisciplinary engineering environments Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and system-level design concepts Familiarity with requirements management, verification, validation, and interface control activities Awareness of MBSE methodologies and tools such as Capella, MagicDraw, or similar platforms Understanding of FMECA, FDIR, CONOPS, system budgets, and mission-level analysis activities Capability to support integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities within complex engineering programmes Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary technical teams A structured and methodical approach to problem-solving with strong attention to detail A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute across the full mission lifecycle These roles can be based in any of our locations. To apply, you must have the legal right to work in your chosen location. Please submit your application 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 SYSTEMS Role Systems Engineer Locations Harwell, UK, Porto, Portugal, Barcelona, Spain, Athens, Greece 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.