Irish technology company Mbryonics has announced plans to create 125 new jobs as part of a major expansion of its operations in Galway. The move marks a significant step in the firm’s growth and its transition toward large-scale manufacturing of advanced satellite communications technology.
The positions, which will be rolled out over the next two years, will include roles in engineering, production, sales and marketing. Mbryonics, founded in 2014, already employs 100 people locally. With the new hires, its workforce will more than double, underscoring Galway’s growing status as a hub for innovation in aerospace and communications technology.
At the centre of Mbryonics’ work is the development of photonic satellite optical communications networks, a field that has the potential to revolutionize global internet access. By using laser-based satellite technologies to transmit data, the company’s systems enable a higher volume of information to be transferred at greater speeds. Crucially, this approach could deliver cost-effective and reliable internet connections to even the most remote regions of the world.
The company’s flagship product, StarCom, will be manufactured at a new state-of-the-art facility in the Dangan area of Galway. The plant is expected to produce up to 500 units per year and represents a shift from research and testing into high-volume production.
Mbryonics has collaborated extensively with the European Space Agency (ESA) in recent years, a partnership that has been instrumental in the development of its technologies. The new jobs announcement reflects the company’s confidence in scaling its solutions for commercial use and competing in a rapidly expanding global market for satellite communications.
Chief Executive John Mackey described the expansion as a pivotal moment for the company. “This investment allows us to take the technologies we’ve pioneered in Galway and deliver them to customers around the world at scale,” he said.
Looking ahead, Mbryonics is also planning further growth. The firm has secured a site in Shannon for a second manufacturing facility, which will have the capacity to produce more than 5,000 units annually. That plant is expected to play a key role in meeting international demand as data consumption continues to soar worldwide.
The announcement has been welcomed as a boost for Galway’s economy and Ireland’s broader technology sector. Industry observers say the creation of high-skilled jobs, combined with the company’s focus on cutting-edge satellite systems, further strengthens the country’s position as a leader in space and communications innovation.
With its expansion, Mbryonics aims not only to grow its footprint but also to contribute to a transformation in how the world connects, promising faster, more reliable, and more accessible digital communications for the future.
