Sat OS Software Engineer (Hybrid) - Spacecraft Systems

Spire Global, Inc; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space analytics company in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Sat OS Software Engineer to develop software for satellite systems. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in software development and proficiency in Python and Rust. The role requires collaboration with engineering teams and a commitment to innovative systems design in a fast-paced environment. This position supports a hybrid work model and involves interfacing with crucial hardware integration layers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in professional software development.
• Proven experience in production-grade software development using at least one compiled language.
• Knowledge of safety-critical software systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop services in Python/Rust interfacing with hardware integration layers.
• Migrate legacy Python systems to Rust-based architectures.
• Collaborate with Platform Engineering for optimal software-hardware integration.

Skills

Python

Rust

Linux-based development

gRPC

Inter-process communication protocols

Customer relations

Tools

Git

GitHub

CI/CD pipelines

Bash

Job description

A leading space analytics company in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Sat OS Software Engineer to develop software for satellite systems. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in software development and proficiency in Python and Rust. The role requires collaboration with engineering teams and a commitment to innovative systems design in a fast-paced environment. This position supports a hybrid work model and involves interfacing with crucial hardware integration layers.