We are looking for a Software Engineer on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA) for their location in Madrid, Spain , to join their Science Operations Directorate. Please be aware that this position is initially intended to be filled on a full-time basis until 01/01/2027 when it will become part-time for 28 hours per week.

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at interview stage).

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to:

• SW Development and Maintenance support for Science Operations;
• Payload and Science Operation Center Ground Operations;
• Scientific Raw Data Handling , Initial Data Processing and Analysis;
• Scientific Data Processing and Operations;

• SW maintenance support:
• SW maintenance for existing scientific SW systems used for Payload Operations , Raw Data handling/Initial Data Processing and Scientific Data Processing;




• Carry out the assessment of potential improvements/re-usability;
• Contribute to the definition of requirements for new SW subsystems and scientific data processing pipelines.

• SW architectural design and development:
• Engage in Agile development practices and contribute to the definition of User Stories, Sprint planning review/retro and Backlog Refinements;
• Design/Implement one or more subsystems/modules following those Agile practices in the agreed language used by the Science Operations Centre sw systems using the agreed tools;
• Generate software user manuals and software operating procedures;
• Adopt sw tracking mechanisms using agreed sw configuration control tools.

• System verification and scientific validation:
• Testing and validating implemented functionality (unit / integration tests);
• Document results of test campaigns in the form of validation test reports;
• Aid in the

📌 Software Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 ATG Europe
📍 Madrid