Senior Access Layer Engineer

Open Cosmos • harwell, england, United-Kingdom • Posted May 31, 2026

Location harwell, england
Job Type Full-time
Category Engineering
Posted May 31, 2026

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 Satcom team is responsible for the design, delivery and performance of Open Cosmos’ satellite communications services, spanning the space segment, ground infrastructure and global connectivity.

As the team continues to scale we are now looking for a Senior Access Layer Engineer who’ll lead the implementation and validation of the satellite air interface, translating high-level architecture into detailed designs, simulations, and working prototypes.

What will you be doing?

You’ll play a key role in shaping how waveform generation, MAC protocols, and link adaptation perform within demanding LEO environments by:

  • Developing and optimising PHY and MAC layer functionality for satellite communication systems
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