Machine Learning Engineer

Open Cosmos Ltd; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology company in the UK seeks a Machine Learning Engineer to enhance its spacecraft fleet with automated, ML-driven solutions. You will develop models for anomaly detection and forecasting, and build data analysis pipelines. Candidates must be proficient in Python and ML tools, with a strong background in machine learning. The role allows for flexible work arrangements across locations. Competitive compensation and a dynamic team environment await you.

Benefits

Cutting-edge technology exposure

Mission-driven work

Diverse and supportive team

Qualifications

• Strong applied capability in machine learning and data science.
• Proficient in Python and ML tools such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
• Understanding of time-series modelling and anomaly detection.

Responsibilities

• Develop models for anomaly detection and telemetry classification.
• Build automated data analysis pipelines for mission telemetry.
• Integrate ML outputs into operational tools and frameworks.
• Prepare and structure datasets for training and validation.
• Analyze trends and validate model behavior in operational contexts.

Skills

Machine learning

Data science

Python programming

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Anomaly detection

Data analysis

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…

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.

We’re looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to help build the intelligent automation layer behind Open Cosmos’ growing spacecraft fleet.

Working within the Mission Operations Team you’ll design and deliver ML-driven solutions that power anomaly detection, forecasting, operational insights and automated decision‑making.

This is a hands‑on role focused on building models, pipelines and inference systems that plug directly into mission control and production automation tools.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing and refining models for anomaly detection, telemetry classification, forecasting and behavioural prediction
• Building automated data analysis pipelines for mission telemetry and production test data
• Integrating ML outputs into operational tools and automation frameworks across mission control and testing
• Preparing, cleaning and structuring datasets for training and validation
• Analysing trends, surfacing insights and supporting model validation and performance tracking
• Maintaining high standards of data quality, reliability and traceability
• Working with OpenOPS to embed ML‑driven insights into the Mission Control System
• Partnering with Automation Engineers to embed ML into operational and production workflows
• Validating model behaviour in simulated and live operational contexts
• Monitoring model performance and improving production systems over time
• Maintaining clear documentation for models, datasets and operational interfaces

What You’ll Bring

• Strong applied capability in machine learning, data science or applied AI
• Strong Python capability and fluency with tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch or Scikit‑learn
• Understanding of time‑series modelling and anomaly detection
• Background deploying ML systems into production environments
• Familiarity with spacecraft telemetry or aerospace systems is a plus
• An analytical mindset and structured problem‑solving approach

For this role you 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 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.