Manufacturing Systems Software Engineer

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…

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!

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.

• 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
• Analyzing production data to identify inefficiencies and propose system improvements
• Keeping clear and accurate documentation of system configurations, updates, and integrations

• Ability to develop software using Python, Rust, C#, or similar languages
• Strong understanding of database design and management (e.g. SQL, Postgre
  
  SQL)
• 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
• Aware 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.

• 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.