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# Software Engineer - On Board Processing

- **Company:** Open Cosmos Ltd.
- **Location:** Harwell Oxford, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Linux, Fault Tolerance, Object-Oriented Software Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Requirements Traceability, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Strategies of Testing, Reliability of Systems, Gitlab, Pytest, Linux Development, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=96622926b575de26

## About the Role

* Strong programming capability in Rust, or solid understanding in C or C++ with the motivation and ability to transition to Rust in a production environment
 * Proficiency in compiled and object-oriented programming paradigms, with an emphasis on performance, reliability, and correctness
 * Ability to work in Linux development environments, including scripting and command-line tooling, as part of day-to-day engineering work
 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, Docker, and pytest, supporting consistent and efficient software delivery
 * Ability to apply secure coding and fault-tolerant design principles to software development, ensuring reliability and resilience in mission-critical contexts
 * Working knowledge of spacecraft subsystems including ADCS, EPS, communications, and payload systems, and how software interfaces with and supports each
 * Awareness of European space engineering standards such as ECSS, and their practical implications for software development, documentation, and compliance
 * Understanding of RTOS concepts and their application in embedded and space software environments
 * Demonstrated familiarity with software verification and validation processes, including testing strategies and traceability requirements for mission-critical systems
 * Awareness of fault detection, isolation, and recovery principles, and how these inform robust software design in space applications

## Description

* Supporting ground tools, ensuring software is robust, traceable, and fit for the reliability demands of space missions
 * Developing features for Linux and RTOS-based systems in line with mission and system requirements
 * Participating in code reviews, testing campaigns, and CI/CD processes to ensure high software quality standards are maintained consistently throughout the development lifecycle
 * Maintaining configuration control, documentation, and full software traceability throughout the development lifecycle
 * Collaborating closely with Systems, Electronics, and Mission Operations teams to integrate and test subsystems, contributing technical expertise that supports effective cross-functional alignment and problem resolution
 * Contributing to post-launch operations and build and integration activities
 * Driving continuous improvement in architecture, design, and engineering processes, identifying and implementing changes that enhance software reliability, maintainability, and delivery efficiency


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