Python Developer - Satellite

NPA WorldWide; Packmoor; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to join their Spacetime team in the UK. This hybrid role involves applying cutting-edge algorithms to solve complex challenges in temporospatial networking. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment, developing AI applications that shape the future of planetary-scale communication systems. Competitive compensation, pension, and health insurance are offered alongside flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Pension

Private health insurance

Equity options

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in wireless communication, satellite systems, or software-defined networking.
• Strong technical communication skills and ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Enthusiasm for promoting innovative technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop machine learning algorithms for network orchestration problems.
• Build and manage ML training infrastructure using Kubernetes clusters and modern MLOps tooling.
• Integrate AI models with the broader Spacetime platform.

Skills

Machine Learning

Python

Kubernetes

Technical communication

C++

Deep Learning

Education

Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Gurobi

Job description

Ourclientisa leadingtechnologycompany developinggroundbreaking lasercommunicationssystems and software-definednetworkingplatforms fortheaerospaceindustry.WithtechnologyacquiredfromGoogle,theyreattheforefrontofinnovationin satelliteandairbornemeshnetworks , cislunar ,and deep-spacecommunications transforminghowtheworldconnectsacrossland,sea,air,andspace.

Opportunity

Wearelookingforanexperienced MachineLearningEngineer tojoinourclients Spacetime teamintheUK.ThisisahybridrolecombiningMLresearchanddevelopment,whereyoullapplycutting-edgealgorithmstosolvecomplex temporospatialnetworking and resourcemanagement challenges.

Youllworkinahighlycollaborative,internationalenvironmentdevelopingreal-worldAIapplicationsthathelpshapethefutureofplanetary-scalecommunicationsystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Researchanddevelopstate-of-the-art machinelearningalgorithms fornetworkorchestrationproblems
• Buildandmanage MLtraininginfrastructure using Kubernetes clustersandmodern MLOps tooling
• Writecleardocumentationandreportsfornovelalgorithmsdevelopedbytheteam
• IntegrateAImodelswiththebroader Spacetimeplatform toensureseamlessfunctionality
• Actasa technicalcommunicationexpert ,interactingwithcustomersandpartnersonML-relatedtechnologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experiencein wirelesscommunication , satellitesystems ,or software-definednetworking
• Previousinvolvementin technicalsales ,demos,orproductpitches
• ExperiencewritingtestsforsoftwareorMLalgorithms
• Familiaritywith C , C++ ,or Go

Offer

• Opportunitytoleadhigh-impact,innovativeprojectsinspacetechnologyanddigitalinfrastructure
• Competitivecompensation,pension,privatehealthinsurance,andequityoptions
• Hybridandflexibleworkingarrangements(UK-basedremote)
• Exposureto AI-drivennetworks , space-groundintegration ,and cloudmissioncontrol
• Workalongsideinternationalresearchcentresandtechnologypartnersinaforward-thinking,inclusiveteam

Eligibility

Applicantsmusthavetherighttoworkinthe UnitedKingdom .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ourclientisproudtobean EqualOpportunityEmployer ,committedtofosteringaninclusiveanddiverseworkplace.Weencourageapplicationsfromallqualifiedindividuals,regardlessofbackground,identity,orexperience.

Qualifications

• MastersorPhDinComputerScience,Mathematics,Statistics,orarelatedMLdiscipline
• Proficiencyin Python andatleastonedeeplearninglibrary( PyTorch , TensorFlow )oroptimisationlibrary( Gurobi , CBC , GoogleOR-Tools )
• Strongtechnicalcommunicationskillsandtheabilitytoworkacrossmulti-disciplinaryteams
• Skilledinwritingclean,maintainable,andefficientcode
• Enthusiasmforpromotinginnovativetechnologysolutions

Salary

Annual Salary £ 100000 – £ 150000 GBP