Remote Space Software Engineer - Onboard Processing

Open Cosmos Ltd.; Ilkeston; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Cosmos Ltd. is seeking a software engineer to design, implement, validate, and maintain satellite flight software within our Data Division, collaborating across Ground Tools, Linux environments, and mission-critical systems.

You will work with Rust or C/C++, embedded/RTOS knowledge, and CI/CD tooling (GitLab/Jenkins/Docker/pytest). This role supports post-launch operations and continuous improvement across architecture and engineering processes.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency in compiled and object-oriented programming paradigms, with an emphasis on performance, reliability, and correctness.
• Ability to work in Linux development environments, including scripting and command-line tooling, as part of day-to-day engineering work.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, Docker, and pytest, supporting consistent and efficient software delivery.
• Ability to apply secure coding and fault-tolerant design principles to software development, ensuring reliability and resilience in mission-critical contexts.
• Understanding of RTOS concepts and their application in embedded and space software environments.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Rust

C/C++

Linux development

CI/CD pipelines

Secure coding

Fault-tolerant design

Embedded software

Space systems familiarity

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Docker

pytest

ECSS awareness

RTOS concepts

Linux scripting

Job description

Open Cosmos Ltd. is seeking a software engineer to design, implement, validate, and maintain satellite flight software within our Data Division, collaborating across Ground Tools, Linux environments, and mission-critical systems.

You will work with Rust or C/C++, embedded/RTOS knowledge, and CI/CD tooling (GitLab/Jenkins/Docker/pytest). This role supports post-launch operations and continuous improvement across architecture and engineering processes.