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# Senior Spacecraft Software Engineer - GNSS & Mission Systems

- **Company:** CleanTech Talent
- **Location:** Glasgow, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £72,500.0 - £95,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Data Mining, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Fpga Hardware, Delivery Pipeline, Backend, GNSS
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840622735-senior-spacecraft-software-engineer--gnss--mission-systems

## About the Role

Were looking for a technically strong, curious and self-sufficient Senior Spacecraft Software Engineer to work across both flight and ground software for GNSS missions.

Youll operate across system layers from embedded and payload-level software through to automation pipelines and cloud-based data infrastructure. The role blends signal processing awareness, systems thinking and practical software delivery., * 5+ years experience in software engineering within aerospace, scientific, communications or high-reliability environments

 * Strong proficiency in C++ and/or Python
 * Embedded systems or performance-sensitive software
 * Solid understanding of DSP principles, ideally in RF or GNSS contexts
 * Developing scalable backend or cloud-based data systems
 * Ability to work independently and navigate complex technical challenges
 * Collaborative mindset and clear communication style, * Experience with FPGA development (VHDL or HLS)
 * Background in GNSS signal processing, GNSS-RO, GNSS-R or PNT algorithms
 * Experience working on satellite payloads or spacecraft systems
 * Familiarity with AWS or other cloud infrastructure platforms
 * Experience building telemetry pipelines, monitoring or visualisation tools
 * Contributions to open-source scientific or aerospace software

## Description

* Develop and maintain scientific and command and control software for GNSS satellite payloads
 * Build and operate ground-based automation systems for data extraction, processing and delivery
 * Support reliable and timely delivery of mission data from spacecraft to customer
 * Collaborate with flight operations to troubleshoot and resolve mission issues
 * Work closely with payload, systems and mission engineers to evolve software in line with scientific objectives
 * Contribute to code reviews, testing and documentation to ensure traceability and robustness
 * Support continuous improvement across performance, reliability and system understanding


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