Space Mission Operations Automation Engineer

Open Cosmos Ltd; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work at the cutting edge of space technology

Supportive and diverse team

Job summary

Open Cosmos Ltd is seeking an Automation Engineer to improve operational efficiency in space missions. You will design automation frameworks and tools for testing and operations, working closely with various engineering teams.

Key responsibilities include building systems for automated data processing, implementing best practices, and providing technical support. Candidates should possess strong programming skills, particularly in Python or Bash, and an understanding of systems engineering principles. Work locations are flexible across the UK.

Qualifications

• Ability to design automation solutions for complex systems.
• Solid programming skills using Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and related tooling.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve automation frameworks for mission operations.
• Develop tools for automated data processing and reporting.
• Integrate automation into OpenSat, OpenApp, and OpenOPS platforms.

Skills

Design automation solutions for complex systems

Programming skills in Python or Bash

Understanding of CI/CD pipelines

Knowledge of systems engineering principles

Confidence in Unix-based environments

Understanding of flight operations and telemetry

Job description

Open Cosmos Ltd is seeking an Automation Engineer to improve operational efficiency in space missions. You will design automation frameworks and tools for testing and operations, working closely with various engineering teams.

Key responsibilities include building systems for automated data processing, implementing best practices, and providing technical support. Candidates should possess strong programming skills, particularly in Python or Bash, and an understanding of systems engineering principles. Work locations are flexible across the UK.