Satellite Flight Operator

Open Cosmos Ltd; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology company is seeking a Satellite Flight Operator based in East Hagbourne, UK. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring the health of satellites, executing scheduled activities, and responding to anomalies in real time. Ideal candidates will have a solid grasp of satellite subsystems, strong communication skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. Join a diverse team dedicated to making space accessible and solving real-world challenges.

Benefits

Cutting-edge technology impact

Diverse and supportive team

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of satellite subsystems and spacecraft behavior in orbit.
• Confidence in real-time operational environments.
• Calm and reliable under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor satellite health and performance daily.
• Act as first responder to anomalies during operations.
• Support operations during launch and commissioning phases.

Skills

Understanding of satellite subsystems

Ability to read and interpret telemetry

Unix command line tools

Strong attention to detail

Good communication skills

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.

Working across the full mission lifecycle, the Mission Operations team is responsible for safely operating our satellites once they are in orbit.

What You'll Be Doing

As one of our Satellite Flight Operators you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operation of our satellites, monitoring their health, running scheduled activities and responding quickly when something doesn’t look right. You’ll be part of the Mission Operations team, helping keep our spacecraft safe and our missions on track.

• Running daily and time-critical satellite operations.
• Monitoring telemetry, system performance and overall satellite behaviour.
• Executing planned activities using approved procedures and checklists.
• Acting as the first responder to anomalies or unexpected events.
• Following escalation paths and supporting initial fault investigation.
• Supporting operations during launch, early orbit, commissioning and end-of-life phases.
• Keeping accurate operational logs, reports and shift handovers.
• Working closely with the wider mission operations team to deliver mission objectives.
• Updating procedures, checklists and documentation as systems evolve.
• Feeding back ideas to improve how we operate and monitor our spacecraft.

What You’ll Bring

• A solid understanding of satellite subsystems and how spacecraft behave in orbit.
• The ability to read and interpret telemetry and operational indicators
• Confidence working in a real-time or operational environment where accuracy matters.
• Comfort using Unix command line tools and basic scripting.
• Strong attention to detail and respect for procedures and process.
• A calm, reliable approach when operating under time pressure.
• Clear communication skills and a team-first mindset.
• A strong sense of ownership for safe and reliable satellite operations.

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.