Satellite Operations Software Developer (Space)

Demexios; Ferrara; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A pioneering space company is seeking a Satellite Operations Software Developer to work on critical processes that ensure satellite operations run efficiently. You will help automate tasks, optimize performance, and integrate systems leveraging cutting-edge satellite and AI technologies. Ideal candidates should have experience with satellite operations and possess a background in software engineering. This role offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Servizi

Healthcare benefits (incl. dental & psychotherapy)

Sports & culture perks

Regular team activities

Competenze

• Experience working with orbits, satellites, remote sensing or related field.
• Strong communication (English) and teamwork skills.
• 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 image downlinking.
• Optimize and maintain scripts running on Linux systems.
• Develop and support production-grade internal APIs and services.

Conoscenze

Experience with orbits, satellites, remote sensing

Python

Bash

Linux environments

Numerical methods

Optimization algorithms

API development

Database management

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Formazione

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

Strumenti

Docker

Ansible

PostgreSQL

Descrizione del lavoro

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