Space Systems Software Engineer (Rust/C/C++)

Open Cosmos Ltd.; Wigston; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global work opportunities

Diverse team

Equal opportunity employer

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Open Cosmos Ltd. is a space-tech company delivering data products and geospatial insights. You will contribute to the Data Division, designing and maintaining satellite flight software and supporting ground tools.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration across Systems, Electronics, and Mission Operations to ensure reliable mission outcomes. Candidates should be proficient in Rust or C/C++, with Linux and embedded systems experience, and familiar with CI/CD and security considerations

Qualifications

• Experience designing and maintaining satellite flight software.
• Knowledge of Linux development and embedded systems.
• Knowledge of secure coding and fault-tolerant design.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, validating, and maintaining satellite flight software.
• Supporting ground tools for robust software delivery and traceability.
• Collaborating with Systems, Electronics and Mission Operations teams.

Skills

Rust

C/C++

Linux

CI/CD

GitLab

Jenkins

Docker

pytest

RTOS

ECSS

Tools

Docker

pytest

Git

CI tooling

Job description

Open Cosmos Ltd. is a space-tech company delivering data products and geospatial insights. You will contribute to the Data Division, designing and maintaining satellite flight software and supporting ground tools.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration across Systems, Electronics, and Mission Operations to ensure reliable mission outcomes. Candidates should be proficient in Rust or C/C++, with Linux and embedded systems experience, and familiar with CI/CD and security considerations