Systems Engineer
Open Cosmos1mo ago
Systems Engineers will support the delivery of complex space missions across the full development lifecycle.
Hybrid in BarcelonaNo Spanish needed
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Overview
- Work mode
- On-site, Barcelona
- English
- Required
Visa options
The ad rules out sponsorship
The advert says visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.
Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
Ownership of data or imagery pipelines end-to-end, from acquisition through to delivery
Strong problem-solving ability with the ability to get to root cause and fix issues properly
Confidence working with Python in production environments
Solid understanding of remote sensing and satellite imagery processing
Ability to build and apply monitoring, validation, and performance optimisation approaches
A mindset of ownership, curiosity, and continuous improvement
Pay & benefits
Visa & relocation
To apply, you must have the legal right to work in our chosen location.
The role
What you'll do
Own and continuously improve the imagery pipeline from acquisition to delivery
Ensure quality, reliability, and performance meet KPIs and customer expectations
Identify and fix issues, bottlenecks, and failure points across the system
Define data quality standards and implement robust validation and monitoring
Work closely with engineering and SRE to keep systems scalable and resilient
Troubleshoot and improve production code (Python) where needed
Drive automation and performance improvements across the pipeline
Support customer delivery and success through consistent, high-quality outputs
description
Aim high, go beyond!
At Open Cosmos we are solving the world's biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on...
Working in our Data Division
At Open Cosmos, our Data division transforms satellite data into meaningful insights that drive real-world impact. The team delivers all data products generated by Open Cosmos and its partners, curates and develops DataCosmos (our geospatial data platform) and builds integrations that make satellite imagery easy to access and act on.
The team is now looking for an Image Production Engineer to join the growing team!
What will you be doing?
As an Image Production Engineer, you'll own the end-to-end imagery processing pipeline, ensuring satellite data is transformed into high-quality, reliable, and actionable outputs for customers around the world.
What You'll bring
This role can be based in UK (Harwell, Oxfordshire) | Spain (Barcelona) | Portugal (Porto) | Greece (Athens) or Argentina (Buenos Aires)
When applying, please submit your CV in English.
About Open Cosmos
Open Cosmos is a space technology company that designs, builds, and operates satellites and space missions. The company provides end-to-end solutions for space missions, from satellite design and manufacturing to launch and operations, serving clients in the Earth observation and communications sectors. They are known for their 'smallsat' missions and their focus on making space more accessible and affordable.
Open Cosmos has a growing presence in Spain, with offices in Barcelona and a team of engineers and scientists working on various space projects. The company's work culture is international and collaborative, with English as the working language, making it an attractive destination for international professionals. They offer a range of roles from engineering to operations, and their Spain-based positions are part of a global effort to advance space technology.
- Industry
- Space Tech
- Founded
- 2015
- Employees
- 100–250
- Headquarters
- Harwell, UK
- In Spain
- Barcelona
- Website
- open-cosmos.com
Good to know if you are moving
- The company's working language is English, making it accessible for international professionals.
- Open Cosmos has a strong presence in Barcelona, Spain, which is a major hub for their space engineering and data operations.
- They offer a range of technical roles, from engineering to software development, which are well-suited for international talent.
- The company is actively growing its Spain operations, indicating potential for career growth in the region.
- They are involved in the growing small satellite market, a sector with increasing global relevance.
In their own words
About the company & team
Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe.
A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges.
A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team.
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