GROUND SEGMENT SOFTWARE ENGINEER – GLASGOW OR LONDON

We are looking for someone to join our Data & Services team as a Ground Segment Software Engineer. You will play a critical role in expanding the capability towards operating constellations of satellites and customer data delivery services. Taking input from your manager and the team you work in, you will develop and maintain platforms and tools that our Satellite Operations team relies upon to operate our satellites, and to process and deliver data from space. This opportunity is ideal for someone early in their career with the desire to take on responsibility and technical challenges to deliver to our commercial requirements. The role is based in the office (Glasgow or London) where Hybrid Working is available. The role will require occasional ad‑hoc out of hours working to resolve live issues, and rota‑based on‑call support during the week and on weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes to the business by supporting high level design and architecture of ground systems
• Deliver work tasks and assignments in accordance with required standards and compliance requirements
• Design and implement new application features
• Investigate and solve technical issues with the wider engineering team
• Write and maintain automated tests
• Develop and maintain continuous improvement processes
• Deploy applications using Docker on Linux
• Support business development activities by collaborating with potential clients to elicit technical requirements and assess feasibility for proposals

Skills Required

• Relevant degree or equivalent work experience
• Strong Python programming skills
• Understanding of DevOps practices
• Understanding of Agile software development practices
• Proven track record of developing, testing, debugging and deploying software services
• Proficient user of Git, Linux, and Docker
• High attention to detail, with consistent and disciplined documentation practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities including ability to write technical reports and procedures
• Collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams, fostering a shared sense of company success
• Take ownership of complex challenges and driving them to resolution with integrity and professionalism
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation; comfortable with multiple concurrent workstreams/multiple projects to deliver high‑quality outputs – in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines
• Competent IT skills and familiarity with command line interfaces and Microsoft Office
• Proficient in English, both verbally and written

Skills Desired

• Experience working with Python web frameworks such as Django and Flask
• Understanding the challenges of embedded real‑time development and architecture
• Experience writing front‑end web applications using JavaScript frameworks such as React and VueJS
• Experience implementing transfer protocols
• Experience developing tools to support operation of spacecraft, ground station or other communication systems
• Previous experience working with small/medium sized companies

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to create a positive recruitment and selection experience across every part of our business. The company is committed to handling applications to a consistently high standard and all candidates with dignity and respect. Those involved in the recruitment and selection process will act with integrity, objectivity and professionalism. We are committed to equal opportunities for all and to have diversity reflected within our global workforce. We believe its diversity and inclusion will allow for greater creativity and innovation to help AAC Clyde Space Group deliver the vision to help improve life on earth.

Openness to Flexible Working

We recognise work‑life balance is important so we are open to discussions around flexible working, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. If you would like to know more, please ask the Hiring Manager during any recruitment process that you may be involved in.