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Mission Concept Engineer

Open Cosmos · Remote (US) · Remote

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About Open Cosmos

Open Cosmos builds satellites and space infrastructure, turns Earth data into AI-ready insights, and delivers secure global connectivity - end-to-end space solutions for governments and industry. Backed by Entrepreneur First.

About the role

As a Mission Concept Engineer, you will support the definition and development of advanced space mission concepts, from early customer discussions through to fully developed proposals. You will play a central role in shaping missions with customers, translating their needs into technically robust and commercially viable solutions. This includes leading or contributing to satellite mission proposals, working closely with internal teams and external partners to build compelling, end-to-end mission architectures.

More about this role

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…

Our CRO division drives the commercial growth of Open Cosmos. The team works across business development, marketing, and customer success to connect with partners worldwide, understand their needs, and turn opportunities into space missions. Their work expands our reach and ensures we deliver meaningful impact for customers and end users.

The Growth team acts as the powerhouse of the company, ensuring the immediate needs of the customers are swiftly met and the future ones are translated into a product roadmap and deliverable projects. Each member of the team combines a mix of programmatic, system engineering, and commercial skills with specific strengths.

As a Mission Concept Engineer, you will support the definition and development of advanced space mission concepts, from early customer discussions through to fully developed proposals.

You will play a central role in shaping missions with customers, translating their needs into technically robust and...

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