Software Engineer for Satellite Systems

If you dream about spending the day on the Moon, but you are one of those who get sick on bendy drives... Your place is here!

We are expanding our teams in the Space sector to take on Earth Observation missions projects.

WHAT CHALLENGE WILL YOU BE TAKING ON?

At GMV you will join the Satellite Data Processing Systems team supporting Earth Observation missions in Poland (minimum two-year assignment). The role focuses on the development of advanced data processing, engineering, data management, and associated service solutions for ground segment systems.Earth Observation missions require efficient, secure, and high-performance solutions capable of managing and processing large volumes of satellite imagery and derived products. The position involves working in both cloud and on-premises environments, contributing to operational systems with strict requirements in terms of security, quality, reliability, and timeliness.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• analyzing system and mission requirements and translating them into functional and technical software specifications.

• design, development and optimization of operational ground segment data processing software for Earth Observation missions, covering large-scale satellite image and product management in cloud and on-premises environments.

• integration, verification and validation (IV&V) activities, including test definition and execution, anomaly resolution and performance validation.

• supporting CI/CD pipelines, configuration management and automation processes, as well as preparing and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation in compliance with quality and security standards for operational systems.

WHAT DO WE NEED IN OUR TEAM?

We are looking for a technically strong profile with the ability to develop structured, maintainable and high-quality software solutions.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of professional experience in software development, including the deployment and operation of applications in cloud-based environments.

Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) processes is required, along with regular use of source code management and version control tools.

From a technical perspective, knowledge of Java, C++, Kubernetes is required. Experience with Keycloak, S3-compatible storage solutions, and Python will be considered a strong asset.

We will also value:

• Satellite Earth Observation data processing solutions. Working experience in Space Agencies and their metholodologies.

• Familiarity with distributed systems, microservices architectures, and scalable data processing solutions in operational environments is highly valued.

• Knowledge of STAC (SpatioTemporal Asset Catalog), ZARR/NetCFD formats

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

🕑 Hybrid working model and 8 weeks per year of teleworking outside your usual geographical area.

💻 Flexible start and finish times, and intensive working hours Fridays and in summer.

🚀 Personalized career plan development, training and language learning support.

🌍 National and international mobility. Do you come from another country? We can offer you a relocation package.

💰 Lunch and gift cards.

💪Wellbeing program: Health, dental and accident insurance; free fruit and coffee, physical, mental and financialhealth training, and much more!

⚠️ In our recruitment processes you will always have telephone and personal contact, face-to-face or online, with our talent acquisition team. In addition, bank transfers and bank cards will never be requested.  If you are contacted through any other process, please write to our team at privacy@gmv.com

❤️We promote equal opportunities in recruitment, and we are committed to inclusion and diversity.         

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