Satellite Operations Software Developer (Space)

Demexios; Caserta; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A pioneering space technology company in Campania, Italy is seeking a Satellite Operations Software Developer to build critical processes and tools for satellite operations. The successful candidate will work with cutting-edge satellite and AI technologies, automate various processes, and develop optimization algorithms. This role offers a stimulating environment that values continuous learning and comprehensive benefits including healthcare and cultural perks.

Servizi

Comprehensive healthcare including dental & psychotherapy

Sports & culture perks

Regular team activities

Collaborative, international culture

Competenze

• Experience working with orbits, satellites, remote sensing or related field.
• Experience with numerical methods and optimization algorithms.
• Quick-learner who is self-motivated and thrives on taking initiative.

Mansioni

• Design and implement logic to schedule Earth Observation tasks.
• Automate ground station operations, including telemetry and tele-command workflows.
• Set up and maintain production infrastructure.

Conoscenze

Experience with orbits, satellites, remote sensing

Python

Bash

Linux environments

Numerical methods

Optimization algorithms

API development and integration

Database management and optimization

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Formazione

BSc or MA in software engineering, computer science, or related field

Strumenti

Docker

Ansible

PostgreSQL

Grafana

Descrizione del lavoro

Role Overview

We are hiring a Satellite Operations Software Developer on behalf of our client, a pioneering space company that is building the world’s most advanced hyperspectral satellite constellation and developing AI-powered analytics to turn spaceborne data into actionable insights.

Their mission is to tackle some of today’s greatest challenges — from climate change to food security — by providing organizations with timely and reliable intelligence to optimize operations, manage resources efficiently, and build a more sustainable future.

Your Role

As a Satellite Operations Software Developer, you will help build the critical processes and tools that ensure satellites operate efficiently and autonomously. Your work will enable seamless tasking, telemetry, and data delivery — powering systems that fly satellites, automate missions, and deliver reliable insights to organizations working to protect our planet.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement logic to schedule Earth Observation tasks across a constellation of satellites
• Automate ground station operations, including image downlinking, telemetry, and tele-command workflows
• Optimize and maintain scripts (Python, Bash) running on Linux systems—both onboard satellites and at ground stations
• Manage and administer Linux-based environments to ensure robust and secure operations
• Propagate satellite orbits using TLEs and numerical methods; estimate orbital parameters from GPS data
• Develop and implement optimization algorithms, leveraging techniques such as recursion, constraint solving, simulated annealing, Monte Carlo methods, Kalman filters, and least squares estimation
• Integrate with internal and third-party services via APIs, utilizing HTTP, RPC protocols, JSON, XML, and PostgreSQL
• Build and maintain monitoring and observability systems, including logging, metrics collection, and visualization dashboards (e.g., Grafana)
• Implement automated alerting, fault detection, and recovery mechanisms to ensure operational resilience
• Optimize database performance through indexing strategies, schema evolution, and query tuning
• Set up and maintain production infrastructure using tools like Docker, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code practices
• Develop and support production-grade internal APIs and services

Qualifications

• Experience working with orbits, satellites, remote sensing or related field
• BSc or MA in software engineering, computer science, or other related field
• Experience with Python, Bash and Linux environments
• Experience with numerical methods and optimization algorithms
• Familiarity with API development and integration
• Experience with database management and optimization
• Strong communication (English) and teamwork skills
• Quick-learner who is self-motivated and thrives on taking initiative
• Exceptional skills in organization, prioritization, and attention to detail

What do we offer?

• Work on cutting-edge satellite and AI technologies
• A stimulating environment that values continuous learning and innovation
• Comprehensive benefits : healthcare (incl. dental & psychotherapy), sports & culture perks
• Regular team activities and a collaborative, international culture
• A workplace that embraces Finnish sisu (resilience) and encourages overcoming challenges together