Satcom Scrum Master

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 Connectivity Division

Connectivity is no longer a nice-to-have; it’s the foundation everything else is built on. Our Connectivity business exists to make reliable, secure connections available where they matter most. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for curious, driven people who want to build something meaningful, take ownership and see the real-world impact of their work.

We’re now looking for a Satcom Scrum Master to help our end-to-end satellite communications team do its best work. If you enjoy helping talented engineers work well together on hard technical problems, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Running the team’s sprint planning, stand-ups, refinement, reviews and retrospectives, and making sure each one is focused and useful.

• Coaching the team, the Product Owner and wider stakeholders on Agile ways of working, and building a culture where people feel safe to speak up and take ownership.

• Working with the Product Owner to keep the backlog healthy, slice work well and agree clear Definitions of Ready and Done, including integration and verification criteria.

• Finding and clearing blockers and dependencies across space, ground, network and service, working with Operations, Ground Systems, Platform, AIT and external suppliers.

• Fitting iterative delivery around hardware lead times, test campaigns and programme milestones, and raising trade-offs early.

• Protecting the team’s focus from mid-sprint disruption and scope creep.

• Using flow metrics such as cycle time, throughput and WIP limits, along with blameless retrospectives, to keep improving how the team works.

• Giving clear, honest updates on progress, risks and impediments to the Head of Satellite Connectivity and division leadership.

What you’ll bring

• A Scrum Master certification such as PSM I/II or CSM, or an equivalent.

• In-depth knowledge of Scrum, Kanban and Lean, and an understanding of scaling frameworks like SAFe or LeSS and when to use them.

• Enough understanding of satellite communications, from space segment through ground stations and network to service, to follow the architecture and see where delivery gets stuck.

• An understanding of how systems engineering and hardware/software integration lifecycles fit together with Agile delivery.

• Strong facilitation, coaching and conflict-resolution skills.

• Confidence using data and flow metrics to spot bottlenecks and improve things.

• Clear communication with both technical and non-technical people, including suppliers and senior leaders.

• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence and Miro.

• Resilience: you stay calm and constructive when milestones slip, suppliers are late or tests fail, and you help the team get back on track.

Our preference is for this role to be based in the UK but we are open to receive applications for suitable candidates based in one of our other locations.

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

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.