Mission Manager

Strong understanding of project management fundamentals including scope, schedule, cost, and risk management

Awareness of spacecraft systems, payloads, or multidisciplinary engineering programmes

Proficiency with project management and tracking tools such as MS Project, Jira, or similar platforms

Strong organisational and coordination capability across multiple workstreams and stakeholders

Clear and structured communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Understanding of supplier, stakeholder, and contract management principles

Ability to balance priorities and maintain momentum within fast-moving delivery environments

A proactive and ownership-driven mindset with strong attention to detail

A collaborative approach, building effective relationships across teams, partners, and customers

Adaptability and resilience when managing changing priorities and evolving mission needs

For this role you can be based in Harwell (UK), Barcelona (ES), Coimbra (PT) or Athens (GR).

To apply, you must have the legal right to work in your chosen location.

Please submit your application and CV in English.

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

Equal opportunity employer

At Open Cosmos, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace built on respect, dignity, and belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively challenge bias to ensure every candidate and employee feels truly welcome. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.