Electronics Engineer — Satellite Hardware & Test

EF; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work at the cutting edge of space technology

Diverse and supportive team

Job summary

PassFort is seeking an Electronics Engineer to work in Harwell, UK, focusing on testing and improving electronic assemblies for satellites. You will collaborate with production teams, develop test procedures, and ensure compliance with quality standards.

The role requires strong knowledge of analogue and digital electronics, with hands-on ability in soldering and troubleshooting. Join a mission-driven team at the forefront of space technology, making impactful solutions accessible!

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of analogue and digital electronics, PCB design, and component selection.
• Confidence fault-finding and repairing electronic assemblies.
• Working knowledge of IPC standards and ESD-controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analogue and digital electronics

PCB design

Soldering and rework

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic analysers

Job description

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 Operating Office (COO)

Our COO Teams are the engine that powers Open Cosmos’ operations. This division brings together mission management, supply chain, and quality & product assurance to make sure every mission is delivered smoothly, reliably, and to the highest standards. They turn plans into action, keeping us efficient and mission-ready at all times.

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.

You will:

• 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.