IT Developer (AIT Production)

Open Cosmos Ltd; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology company is seeking an IT Developer to support satellite manufacturing by developing and maintaining digital systems. You will collaborate with teams to deliver software solutions that improve performance and compliance. Required skills include programming in Python or similar languages and a strong understanding of database management. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on cutting-edge technology, based in the UK or Spain.

Benefits

Cutting-edge technology work

Supportive team environment

Mission-driven company

Qualifications

• Ability to develop software in languages such as Python, Rust, or C#.
• Strong understanding of database management.
• Familiarity with machine vision systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software tools for production.
• Design IT solutions to enhance data flow and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot application issues affecting manufacturing.

Skills

Software development using Python, Rust, C#

Database design and management (SQL, PostgreSQL)

Machine vision systems

System integration and automation frameworks

Networked industrial systems and IoT architectures

Using Git and software documentation practices

Cybersecurity principles

Job description

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 Chief Technology Office (CTO)

The CTO division is where Open Cosmos technology comes to life. Covering engineering, product development, and technical innovation, the team designs, builds, and operates the satellites, systems, and platforms that make our missions possible. It’s a highly collaborative environment where ideas become real hardware, software, and data solutions that deliver impact from space.

The AIT team is at the heart of turning ideas into real, orbit‑ready satellites. They’re the workshop where Open Cosmos missions come to life — taking designs from paper to physical hardware.

It’s hands‑on, fast‑paced, and mission‑critical - it doesn’t get much cooler than this!

What You’ll Be Doing

The IT Developer plays a key role in supporting satellite manufacturing by building and maintaining the digital systems used on the production floor. This role focuses on practical, hands‑on development: solving problems, improving data flow, and making sure production systems are reliable, secure, and easy to use.

You’ll work closely with production, engineering, and operations teams to design and deliver software and automation solutions that improve performance, traceability, and compliance across the manufacturing facility.

You will be:

• Developing, deploying, and maintaining software tools, scripts, and applications used in production and test environments
• Designing and implementing IT and automation solutions to improve data flow, traceability, and process efficiency
• Troubleshooting and resolving system and application issues that affect manufacturing operations
• Integrating production tools and test equipment with databases, ERP, and MES systems
• Working with engineering and operations teams to define digital requirements and technical solutions
• Ensuring systems are reliable, secure, and compliant with industry and internal standards
• Analysing production data to identify inefficiencies and propose system improvements
• Keeping clear and accurate documentation of system configurations, updates, and integrations

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to develop software using Python, Rust, C#, or similar languages
• Strong understanding of database design and management (e.g. SQL, PostgreSQL)
• Familiarity with machine vision systems in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of system integration, APIs, and automation frameworks
• Understanding of networked industrial systems, data collection, and IoT architectures
• Comfortable using Git and following good software documentation practices
• Awareness of cybersecurity principles and IT system validation

This role will be based in either Harwell, UK or Barcelona, Spain.

To apply, you must have the legal right to work in this location.

Please submit your application and CV in English.

Why Open Cosmos?

• Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe.
• A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges.
• A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team.