Data Systems & Networking Engineer — Satellite Testbeds (Hybrid)

GMV Spain; Germany (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Relocation package

Wellbeing program

Job summary

GMV Spain is seeking a Subsystem Engineer – Data Systems, Operations & Advanced Networking Testbeds to design, operate, and improve mission-critical data systems for space communications. You will work at the intersection of high-reliability operations, low-latency networking, and experimental R&D, contributing to both current operations and future architectures.

The role requires hands-on experience with Linux (SLES preferred), C/C++, Java, and scripting (Bash, Python), plus a solid

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Linux environments (preferably SLES) and experience with high availability services.
• Solid programming skills in C/C++ and Java, complemented by scripting experience in Bash and Python.
• Good understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, routing, and WAN/MPLS technologies.
• Experience with hardware/software interfaces and system-level debugging in complex technical environments.
• Hands-on troubleshooting mindset with the ability to analyze and resolve issues across software, OS, network, and platform layers.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the DaSS subsystem in a 24/7 mission-critical environment, ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance with customer and mission requirements.
• Design, implement, and operate SatCom networking testbeds to support validation, experimentation, and performance analysis of emerging space communication technologies.
• Analyze system behavior, diagnose complex issues, perform root cause analyses, and support configuration changes, migrations, and operational readiness activities.
• Develop automation tools and scripts (e.g., Bash, Python, Java, C/C++) to support operations, testing, monitoring, and system performance analysis.
• Contribute to engineering activities, technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration with internal teams, contractors, and external partners to continuously improve mission-critical systems.

Skills

Linux environments

C/C++ programming

Java programming

Bash

Python

Networking concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SLES Linux

High availability services

Hardware interfaces

System-level debugging

CCSDS/SatCom standards

Job description

GMV Spain is seeking a Subsystem Engineer – Data Systems, Operations & Advanced Networking Testbeds to design, operate, and improve mission-critical data systems for space communications. You will work at the intersection of high-reliability operations, low-latency networking, and experimental R&D, contributing to both current operations and future architectures.

The role requires hands-on experience with Linux (SLES preferred), C/C++, Java, and scripting (Bash, Python), plus a solid