Production Systems Software Engineer - Open Cosmos This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Open Cosmos and our selected partners use cookies and similar technologies (together “cookies”) that are necessary to present this website, and to ensure you get the best experience of it. If you consent to it, we will also use cookies for analytics purposes. See our Cookie Policy to read more about the cookies we set. You can withdraw and manage your consent at any time, by clicking “Manage cookies” at the bottom of each website page. Accept all cookies Decline all non-necessary cookies Cookie preferences Select which cookies you accept On this site, we always set cookies that are strictly necessary, meaning they are necessary for the site to function properly. If you consent to it, we will also set other types of cookies. You can provide or withdraw your consent to the different types of cookies using the toggles below. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time, by clicking the link “Manage Cookies”, which is always available at the bottom of the site. To learn more about what the different types of cookies do, how your data is used when they are set etc, see our Cookie Policy . Strictly necessary These cookies are necessary to make the site work properly, and are always set when you visit the site. Vendors Teamtailor Analytics These cookies collect information to help us understand how the site is being used. Vendors Teamtailor Accept these cookies Decline all non-necessary cookies Skip to main content common--header--menu#toggle" data-common--header--menu-target="button" > Career menu Employee Log in as employee Candidate Log in to Connect Share page Facebook X LinkedIn Mail CTO · ASSEMBLY, INTEGRATION & TEST · Harwell, UK, Barcelona, Spain · Hybrid Production Systems Software Engineer Apply for this job 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 Chief Technology Office (CTO) The CTO division is where Open Cosmos technology comes to life. Covering engineering, product development, and technical innovation,
the team designs, builds, and operates the satellites, systems, and platforms that make our missions possible. It’s a highly collaborative environment where ideas become real hardware, software, and data solutions that deliver impact from space. The AIT team is at the heart of turning ideas into real, orbit-ready satellites. They’re the workshop where Open Cosmos missions come to life — taking designs from paper to physical hardware. It’s hands-on, fast-paced, and mission-critical - it doesn’t get much cooler than this! What You'll Be Doing The Manufacturing Systems Software Engineer plays a key role in supporting satellite manufacturing by building and maintaining the digital systems used on the production floor. This role focuses on practical, hands-on development: solving problems, improving data flow, and making sure production systems are reliable, secure, and easy to use. You’ll work closely with production, engineering, and operations teams to design and deliver software and automation solutions that improve performance, traceability, and compliance across the manufacturing facility. You will be: Developing, deploying, and maintaining software tools, scripts, and applications used in production and test environments Designing and implementing IT and automation solutions to improve data flow, traceability, and process efficiency Troubleshooting and resolving system and application issues that affect manufacturing operations Integrating production tools and test equipment with databases, ERP, and MES systems Working with engineering and operations teams to define digital
requirements and technical solutions Ensuring systems are reliable, secure, and compliant with industry and internal standards Analysing production data to identify inefficiencies and propose system improvements Keeping clear and accurate documentation of system configurations, updates, and integrations What You’ll Bring Ability to develop software using Python, Rust, C#, or similar languages Strong understanding of database design and management (e.g. SQL, PostgreSQL) Familiarity with machine vision systems in a manufacturing environment Working knowledge of system integration, APIs, and automation frameworks Understanding of networked industrial systems, data collection, and IoT architectures Comfortable using Git and following good software documentation practices Awareness of cybersecurity principles and IT system validation This role will be based in either Harwell, UK or Barcelona, Spain. To apply, you must have the legal right to work in this location. Please submit your application and CV in English. Why Open Cosmos? 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. Division CTO Department ASSEMBLY, INTEGRATION & TEST Locations Harwell, UK, Barcelona, Spain Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time About Open Cosmos Open Cosmos is dedicated to solving customer problems with insights from space. Whether this is monitoring agricultural yields, assessing the damage of oil spills or providing navigation solutions, we believe that data from satellites is the most effective and sustainable way of achieving this. Apply for this job CTO · ASSEMBLY, INTEGRATION & TEST · Harwell, UK, Barcelona, Spain · Hybrid Production Systems Software Engineer Loading application form Career site Data & privacy Manage cookies Employee login Candidate Connect login Already working at Open Cosmos? Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague. Log in Applicant tracking system by Teamtailor
