Technical Product Owner – Onboard Processing Framework (Data)
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 Data Division
At Open Cosmos, our Data division transforms satellite data into meaningful insights that drive real-world impact. The team delivers all data products generated by Open Cosmos and its partners, curates and develops DataCosmos (our geospatial data platform) and builds integrations that make satellite imagery easy to access and act on.
As we continue to scale, we’re looking for a Technical Product Owner – Onboard Processing Framework (Data) to join the Data team at Open Cosmos.
You’ll help shape and deliver the platform that enables developers and customers to deploy applications directly onto satellite infrastructure, working at the intersection of product, software, and space technology.
What will you be doing?
Defining the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Onboard Processing Framework
Managing and prioritising the product backlog in line with customer and business needs
Translating market and partner requirements into actionable technical deliverables
Working closely with engineering teams to guide delivery, scope, and sprint planning
Supporting external developers and partners building applications on the platform
Driving the development of SDKs, APIs, documentation, and developer tooling
Shaping the developer experience to ensure the platform is intuitive, scalable, and effective
Collaborating across engineering, operations, and commercial teams on use cases and go-to-market strategy.
Balancing innovation with real-world satellite constraints such as power, bandwidth, and system limitations
Gathering feedback and continuously improving the platform and user experience
What You’ll bring
Strong understanding of software systems, architecture, and platform design
Ability to translate technical concepts into clear product requirements and priorities
Understanding of API-driven platforms, developer tools, and SDK ecosystems
Ability to design and improve developer experience (DevEx)
Understanding of product lifecycle management, roadmap ownership, and delivery planning
Ability to operate across product, engineering, and commercial environments
Strong problem-solving skills within complex or constrained technical systems
Ability to interpret customer and partner feedback and turn it into product improvements
Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Understanding of distributed or edge computing concepts and their practical applications
This role can be based in any of our European Locations
To apply, you must have the legal right to work in our chosen location.
When applying, please submit your 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.
- Division
- DATA COSMOS
- Department
- DATA
- Locations
- Harwell, UK, Athens, Greece, Barcelona, Spain, Open Cosmos Balears (Mallorca), Porto, Portugal, Tenerife
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Open Cosmos
Open Cosmos is dedicated to solving customer problems with insights from space. Whether this is monitoring agricultural yields, assessing the damage of oil spills or providing navigation solutions, we believe that data from satellites is the most effective and sustainable way of achieving this.