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 definition, conduction and analysis of l

📌 Software Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 ATG Europe
📍 Madrid