At Indra Space, we are on a mission to redefine the European space industry by delivering high-performance small satellite solutions for LEO missions. Our ambition is to become a leading company in end-to-end satellite systems, driving innovation in Position and Navigation & Timing, Secure Communications, Earth Observation & ISR, Space Domain Awareness and Space Traffic Management, and Science & space exploration.
What will you do?
You will work as a Software Engineer responsible for the maintenance and future specification updates of the Product Generation Function (PGF) for the EUMETSAT Metop-SG mission. Your work will focus on evolving and maintaining state-of-the-art satellite data processing software during the early mission phases to reach operational quality.
- Develop, evolve, and maintain data processing algorithms for Metop-SG sensors, integrating scientific updates from EUMETSAT during commissioning and operational phases.
- Perform unit testing of the developed software, ensuring proper testing coverage and robustness.
- Ensure the integration of processing algorithms within a distributed payload processing framework based on Apache Kafka and Apache Storm.
- Work in a GNU/Linux environment to develop, test, and optimize the software.
- Coordinate closely with the validation team during validation campaigns to guarantee software quality, performance, and operational readiness.
- Contribute to technical documentation and provide support in interactions with customers and stakeholders.
- Apply good software development practices and coding standards to ensure maintainability and performance.
What are we looking for?
- BSc/MSc degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
- 3–5 years of professional experience.
- Experience with Java development and unit testing, including code optimization and efficient use of memory and CPU resources.
- Experience with Maven-based build systems.
- Experience working with the GNU/Linux operating system.
- Good understanding of distributed systems and parallel processing.
- Good understanding of software development best practices and coding standards.
- Intermediate level of English (minimum).
- Availability to work in a hybrid model in Madrid.
What we offer
- Work Your Way: Flexible hours so you can balance life and work effortlessly.
- Open Culture: Direct communication and a friendly environment where your voice matters.
- Innovation at Its Core: Be part of groundbreaking projects with general impact.
- People First: A collaborative team that supports and celebrates your success.
- Career Acceleration: Continuous feedback and annual reviews to help you grow.
- Stability You Can Trust: Long-term projects in a leading company with a future vision.
- Integral Reach: Your work will influence major international initiatives.
- Mobility Opportunities: Explore projects across Spain and beyond.
- Lifelong Learning: Access Open University programs and 3,000+ Udemy for Business courses.
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