Data Production Engineer – Earth Observation & Satellite Ops

SATLANTIS; País Vasco; Presencial; EUR 52.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SATLANTIS is seeking a Data Production Engineer to ensure seamless planning, processing, and delivery of Earth observation data from satellite missions. You will transform raw observations into actionable insights, coordinating across teams and external stakeholders to ensure reliability, quality, and timely delivery.

You will work on end-to-end data production, improve ground segment tools, and implement contingency plans to address anomalies, supporting global projects with precise, timely

Formación

• Strong foundation in geospatial or engineering fields.
• Understanding of satellite missions and data workflows.
• Experience with geospatial data processing and outputs.
• Programming skills in Python, Java, or similar to automate tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Manage end-to-end data production from acquisition planning to processing and delivery.
• Coordinate and improve ground segment tools involved in data workflows.
• Define contingency plans to address anomalies and ensure continuity of operations.

Conocimientos

Geospatial data processing

Python/Java

Adaptability

Clear communication

Educación

Degree in Geomatics, Aerospace, Telecommunications, Software, or similar

Herramientas

GIS/Remote sensing tools

Descripción del empleo

At SATLANTIS, we design advanced space technologies to address global challenges from orbit. Our satellites deliver high-quality Earth observation data that supports critical decision-making across industries.

As a Data Production Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring that satellite data is efficiently planned, processed, and delivered, transforming raw observations into valuable insights for projects and users worldwide.

What’s in it for you

• Real impact on Earth observation missions: Your work will ensure that satellite data is delivered accurately and on time to support real-world applications.
• End-to-end mission exposure: Be involved across the full data lifecycle, from acquisition planning to processing, delivery, and reporting.
• Technically diverse challenges: Work with ground segment tools, geospatial data, and satellite operations in a highly dynamic environment.
• Collaboration across teams and projects: Engage with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to deliver mission services.
• Growth in the space and data domain: Develop expertise in Earth observation, satellite operations, and data service management.
• Fast-paced and meaningful environment: Operate in a context where your decisions and responsiveness directly impact mission success.

Your mission will be to ensure the seamless production, processing, and delivery of Earth observation data from satellite missions, guaranteeing reliability, quality, and responsiveness to user needs.

By coordinating planning, monitoring operations, and improving data workflows, your work will transform satellite acquisitions into actionable data products that support global projects.

You will:

• Manage end-to-end data production, from acquisition planning to processing, delivery, and monitoring.
• Coordinate and improve ground segment tools involved in mission services and data workflows.
• Define and implement contingency plans to address anomalies and ensure continuity of operations.

What will set you up for success

• A strong foundation in geospatial or engineering fields: A degree in Geomatics, Aerospace, Telecommunications, Software, or similar enables you to understand both data and mission context.
• Understanding of satellite missions: Familiarity with how space missions operate helps you anticipate constraints and optimize data production processes.
• Experience with geospatial data processing: Working with Earth observation or GIS data allows you to generate reliable and valuable outputs.
• Programming skills: Knowledge of Python, Java, or similar tools helps you automate processes and improve efficiency.
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments: Comfort working under deadlines ensures smooth mission operations and timely delivery.
• Clear communication in international contexts: Fluency in English and Spanish enables effective collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
• Technical depth as a plus: Experience in satellite operations, GIS/remote sensing tools, database management, or data services will accelerate your impact.

Ready to transform satellite data into real-world impact?

Join SATLANTIS and contribute to delivering Earth observation data that supports smarter decisions on a global scale.