Space company Open Cosmos is expanding in Portugal with a new office in Porto. The company plans to double its local team to 100 employees across its Porto and Coimbra offices.
Key Jobs and Growth Plans
The hiring drive covers several technical and business roles:
- Open Positions: Open Cosmos is hiring systems engineers, satellite designers, AI testing specialists, and business managers.
- Coimbra Production Hub: The company is also opening a satellite cleanroom at the Pedro Nunes Institute in Coimbra.
- Investment: Operating in Portugal since 2022, Open Cosmos plans to invest €50 million in the country over three years.
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European Space Agency Projects
The Portuguese division, Open Cosmos Atlantic, leads major space projects:
- ESA Satellite Mission: The European Space Agency selected the team for an Earth observation project. The contract could grow to €25 million with a launch planned for 2028.
- Atlantic Constellation: The team is also helping build satellites for a joint project between Portugal and Spain.
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