Software Engineer - On Board Processing

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

Our Data Division transforms satellite data into meaningful insights that drive real-world impact.

Bringing together our Delivery, Image Processing, Data Platform, and Commercial teams, we develop and deliver high-quality data products, power DataCosmos — our geospatial platform — and ensure our solutions are accessible, valuable, and easy to use.

By combining space technology, data science, and customer insight, the team helps organisations turn complex data into action and create positive change on Earth.

What will you be doing?

You will be:

Designing, implementing, validating, and maintaining satellite flight software

Supporting ground tools, ensuring software is robust, traceable, and fit for the reliability demands of space missions

Developing features for Linux and RTOS-based systems in line with mission and system requirements

Participating in code reviews, testing campaigns, and CI/CD processes to ensure high software quality standards are maintained consistently throughout the development lifecycle

Maintaining configuration control, documentation, and full software traceability throughout the development lifecycle

Collaborating closely with Systems, Electronics, and Mission Operations teams to integrate and test subsystems, contributing technical expertise that supports effective cross-functional alignment and problem resolution

Contributing to post-launch operations and build and integration activities

Driving continuous improvement in architecture, design, and engineering processes, identifying and implementing changes that enhance software reliability, maintainability, and delivery efficiency

Strong programming capability in Rust, or solid understanding in C or C++ with the motivation and ability to transition to Rust in a production environment