Ground Segment Software Engineer – Glasgow

Clyde Space Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AAC Clyde Space is seeking a Ground Segment Software Engineer to join the Glasgow-based Data & Services team. You will help expand capabilities for satellite constellations, data delivery, and ground-system services, collaborating across disciplines to implement robust software.

The role offers hybrid working with on-call support and a focus on designing, testing, and deploying software that supports space missions and data delivery to customers.

Qualifications

• Experience with DevOps and Agile practices.
• Proven ability to develop, test, debug and deploy software services.
• Experience with Python web frameworks such as Django and Flask.
• Strong Linux command line skills and Git version control.
• Familiarity with Docker-based deployments.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the design and architecture of ground systems.
• Deliver tasks and assignments meeting required standards and compliance.
• Design and implement new application features.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues with the engineering team.
• Write and maintain automated tests.
• Develop and maintain continuous improvement processes.
• Deploy applications using Docker on Linux.
• Collaborate with potential clients to elicit technical requirements and assess feasibility.

Skills

DevOps practices

Agile development

Git

Linux

Docker

English communication

Python web frameworks (Django/Flask)

Real-time embedded development

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

Docker

Linux

Git

Job description

Ground Segment Software Engineer – Glasgow

About this role:

We are looking for someone to join our Data & Services team as a Ground Segment Software Engineer. You will play a critical role in expanding the capability towards operating constellations of satellites and customer data delivery services.

Taking input from your manager and the team you work in, you will develop and maintain platforms and tools that our Satellite Operations team relies upon to operate our satellites, and to process and deliver data from space.

This opportunity is ideal for someone that is early careers with the desire to take on responsibility and technical challenges to deliver to our commercial requirements.

The role is based in the office where Hybrid Working is available. The role will require occasional ad-hoc out of hours working to resolve live issues, and rota-based on-call support during the week and on weekends

Please note that in future, you may be required to complete a Basic Disclosure check (https://www.mygov.scot/apply-for-level-1-disclosure)

Key Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the business by supporting high level design and architecture of ground systems
• Deliver work tasks and assignments in accordance with required standards and compliance requirements
• Design and implement new application features
• Investigate and solve technical issues with the wider engineering team
• Write and maintain automated tests
• Develop and maintain continuous improvement processes
• Deploy applications using Docker on Linux
• Support business development activities by collaborating with potential clients to elicit technical requirements and assess feasibility for proposals

Skills required:

• Understanding of DevOps practices
• Understanding of Agile software development practices
• Proven track record of developing, testing, debugging and deploying software services
• Proficient user of Git, Linux, and Docker
• High attention to detail, with consistent and disciplined documentation practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities including ability to write technical reports and procedures
• Collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams, fostering a shared sense of company success.
• Take ownership of complex challenges and driving them to resolution with integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation; comfortable with multiple concurrent workstreams/multiple projects to deliver high-quality outputs – in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines.
• Competent IT skills and familiarity with command line interfaces and Microsoft Office
• Proficient in English, both verbally and written.
• Experience working with Python web frameworks such as Django and Flask
• Understanding the challenges of embedded real-time development and architecture
• Experience implementing transfer protocols
• Experience developing tools to support operation of spacecraft, ground station or other communication systems
• Previous experience working with small/medium sized companies

ABOUT AAC CLYDE SPACE

AAC Clyde Space, a leading New Space company,specialises in small satellite technologies and services that enable businesses,governments,and educational organisations to access high-quality, timely data from space.This data has a vast range of applications, from weather forecasting to precision farming to environmental monitoring, and is essential to improving our quality of life on Earth.

Our growing capabilities bring together three divisions:

• Space missions – turnkey solutions that empower customers to streamline their space missions

AAC Clyde Space aims to become a world leader in commercial small satellites and services from space, applying advances in its technology to tackle global challenges and improve our life on Earth.

AAC Clyde Space Group consists of the parent company AAC Clyde Space AB (publ) and subsidiaries in Sweden, the UK, the Netherlands, South Africa and the USA. Our main operations are in these five countries, with partner networks in Japan and South Korea.

AAC Clyde Space’s share is traded on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market.

Data Protection Policy

As part of our recruitment process, we collect and process personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use this data, pleaseclick here to see our job applicant privacy notice.

Right to Work

AAC Clyde Space has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to live and work in the EU or the country in which they plan to work. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to AAC Clyde Space verifying that you are eligible to work in that country before you start work.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to create a positive recruitment and selection experience across every part of our business.The company is committed to handling applications to a consistently high standard and all candidates with dignity and respect. Those involved in the recruitment and selection process will act with integrity, objectivity and professionalism. We are committed to equal opportunities for all and to have diversity reflected within our global workforce. We believe its diversity and inclusion will allow for greater creativity and innovation to help AAC Clyde Space Group deliver the vision to help improve life on earth.

Openness to Flexible Working

We recognise work-life balance is important so we are open to discussions around flexible working, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. If you would like to know more, please ask the Hiring Manager during any recruitment process that you may be involved in.