Chief engineer Work, Jobs in Didcot, Oxf (with Salaries)

Operations Engineer (AIT Production)
Open Cosmos —Didcot
- Hybrid work
- Assembly
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
Head of Engineering - Materials Division
UK Atomic Energy Authority —Culham
- £94,758 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- University
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
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2nd Line IT Support Engineer
Open Cosmos —Didcot
- Hybrid work
- Google Suite
- Continuous improvement
- SharePoint
Defence Flight Dynamics Engineer
Astroscale —Didcot
- £40,000 - £85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Master's degree
- Business development
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Head of Engineering – Materials Division
UK Atomic Energy Authority —Culham
- £94,758 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- University
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
13h
Chief Programme Engineer - Gen X
Fortescue —Kidlington
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Thermal Systems Engineer
Open Cosmos —Didcot
- Hybrid work
- English
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
Chief Engineer / Architect - Nuclear
Capgemini —Abingdon
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Leadership
Senior AOCS Systems Engineer
Open Cosmos —Didcot
- Hybrid work
- System design
- Analysis skills
Chief Avionic Design Engineer
Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd —Oxford
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Recruiting
- Training & development
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Electronics Engineer – Satellite Manufacturing (AIT Production)
Open Cosmos —Didcot
- Hybrid work
- Quality control
Lead Satellite AIT Engineer
NewOrbit Space —Reading
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Quality control
- Relocation assistance
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, PIPELINES
Eni —Basingstoke
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Head of Marketing
Smedley Group —Bicester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
9d
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, TECHNICAL SAFETY
Eni —Basingstoke
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Free parking
Lead Control and Instrumentation Engineer
UK Atomic Energy Authority —Culham
- £57,117 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Programmable logic controllers
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Bid Manager
Open Cosmos —Didcot
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Communication skills
Associate R&D Engineer
Refeyn Ltd —Oxford
- £34,000 - £39,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Programme Manager
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £49,119 - £51,983 a year
- Leadership
2d
B1.3 Licensed Engineer, Brunei
Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd —Oxford
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- In-person
- School

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Operations Engineer (AIT Production)

Open Cosmos -
Didcot

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Job details

Qualifications

Operations management
Soldering
PCB
Assembly
Six Sigma
Quality assurance
Continuous improvement
Quality control
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Manufacturing
Lean manufacturing

Full 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…

Working in our Chief Operating Office (COO)

Our COO Teams are the engine that powers Open Cosmos’ operations. This division brings together mission management, supply chain, and quality & product assurance to make sure every mission is delivered smoothly, reliably, and to the highest standards. They turn plans into action, keeping us efficient and mission-ready at all times.

The AIT team is at the heart of turning ideas into real, orbit-ready satellites. They’re the workshop where Open Cosmos missions come to life — taking designs from paper to physical hardware.

It’s hands-on, fast-paced, and mission-critical - it doesn’t get much cooler than this!

What You'll Be Doing

As our Operations Engineer you’ll play a key role in turning satellite designs into high-quality, flight-ready hardware. This role sits at the heart of our production facility, focusing on how we build, assemble, and test satellites — and how we can do it better every day.

You’ll work closely with teams across production, engineering, quality, IT, and supply chain to improve processes, remove friction, and increase efficiency without compromising on safety or quality. From refining assembly workflows to using data to solve real manufacturing challenges, this role is about making our operations smarter, more reliable, and ready to scale.

You will be:

Developing and maintaining manufacturing processes to support consistent quality, efficiency, and output
Applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to identify inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement
Analysing production data to understand performance, defects, and areas for improvement
Working with design and manufacturing engineers to ensure products are easy and efficient to build
Defining and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and clear work instructions
Supporting production line setup, equipment calibration, and process validation for new or updated assemblies
Working with IT and systems teams to improve data capture, traceability, and reporting
Making sure production activities meet internal quality, safety, and compliance standards
Contributing to cross-functional improvement projects focused on yield, lead time, and cost

What You’ll Bring

A strong understanding of manufacturing or industrial processes, ideally in electronics or aerospace environments
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement approaches
Familiarity with electronic assembly processes such as soldering, PCB handling, and ESD control
An understanding of manufacturing execution systems (MES) and production data analysis
Working knowledge of quality tools such as RCA, FMEA, and SPC
Ability to document processes clearly and implement standardised ways of working
Awareness of equipment calibration, maintenance, and process validation
Confidence working with data and reporting tools
Awareness of health, safety, and environmental standards in an industrial setting

This role will be based in either Harwell, UK or Barcelona, Spain.

To apply, you must have the legal right to work in this 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.

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chief engineer jobs in didcot, oxf

Operations Engineer (AIT Production)

Head of Engineering - Materials Division

2nd Line IT Support Engineer

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Head of Engineering – Materials Division

Chief Programme Engineer - Gen X

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Chief Avionic Design Engineer

Electronics Engineer – Satellite Manufacturing (AIT Production)

Lead Satellite AIT Engineer

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Head of Marketing

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Lead Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Bid Manager

Associate R&D Engineer

Programme Manager

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