Ground Segment Software Engineer
Develop and maintain ground-segment software for satellite missions using Python, C/C++, and modern cloud technologies. Enjoy flexible hours, private health insurance, and a collaborative team.
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Real impact on space missions: Your work will directly contribute to the production, integration, and validation of optical payloads for Earth observation satellites.
Professional growth in a leading sector: You will develop your skills in optical measurements, optoelectronic payloads, camera characterization, and space applications.
Flexible working hours: Because work-life balance and trust are part of how we work.
Young and dynamic environment: Join a proactive team where autonomy, innovation, and collaboration drive our day-to-day work.
Private health insurance: Your well-being is our priority, with comprehensive coverage.
Campus perks: Discounts at restaurants on the UPV/EHU campus, plus fresh fruit, good coffee, and a motivating work environment.
At SATLANTIS, we design advanced space technologies to tackle global challenges from space. Now you can bring your technical knowledge and practical approach to a mission that goes far beyond Earth.
As an Optical Production Technician, you will play a hands-on, direct role in the production of high-performance optical systems for space missions. You will contribute to the assembly, integration, measurement, characterization, and validation of optoelectronic payloads, helping to ensure the highest standards of precision and reliability throughout the entire production process.
Your mission will be to support the production, integration, characterization, and validation of optical and optoelectronic payloads for space applications.
Through hands-on work with optical systems and production activities, you will help ensure that payloads meet the required performance and quality standards throughout the entire assembly and integration process.
Ready to build the optical systems behind the future of space observation?
If you are excited about working directly with optical payloads and contributing to the production of technologies that enable Earth observation from space, this is your opportunity. Apply now and join our mission at SATLANTIS!
SATLANTIS is a space technology company specializing in high-resolution Earth observation imaging systems and satellite manufacturing. Based in Bilbao, Spain, the company develops and operates advanced optical payloads and small satellites for defense, security, and environmental monitoring applications. With a growing portfolio of space missions and a team of engineers and scientists, SATLANTIS is positioned as a key player in the European space industry.
SATLANTIS operates primarily from its headquarters in Bilbao, with a strong focus on engineering, production, and satellite operations. The company is actively expanding its team, offering roles in electronics, AI, cybersecurity, and space systems engineering. For international professionals, SATLANTIS provides an opportunity to work in the dynamic Spanish space sector, contributing to cutting-edge satellite technology and Earth observation missions. The work culture is technical and mission-driven, with a collaborative environment suited for those passionate about space and defense applications.
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