Ground Segment Software Engineer - Hybrid, Python & Docker in Glasgow

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 that is early careers with the desire to take on responsibility and technical challenges to deliver to our commercial requirements. The role is based in the office 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.

ABOUT AAC CLYDE SPACE

AAC Clyde Space, a leading New Space company, specialises in small satellite technologies and services that enable businesses, governments, and educational organisations to access high-quality, timely data from space. This data has a vast range of applications, from weather forecasting to precision farming to environmental monitoring, and is essential to improving our quality of life on Earth. Our growing capabilities bring together three divisions: Space Data as a Service, Space missions, and Space products and components.

AAC Clyde Space aims to become a world leader in commercial small satellites and services from space, applying advances in its technology to tackle global challenges and improve our life on Earth.