Software Engineer

Introduction

Serco is a trusted leader in Space Services, with a proud history spanning over 55 years and a track record of supporting more than 50 space missions for world-renowned agencies like ESA and NASA. Our expertise covers the entire space lifecycle—from satellite testing and launch services to spacecraft operations, space surveillance, and data management—making us a key partner in advancing national strategies and driving innovation in the New Space era.

We are looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer with strong programming skills to design, develop and optimize automated workflows for aerospace data processing systems. The successful candidate will work on a full-time permanent position, with hybrid working style and excellent opportunities for career progress within the Space sector.

The Community You Will Join

You will work in an international, diverse team, surrounded by top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts who inspire and challenge you every day. You’ll have ongoing opportunities to grow through specialized training and professional development tailored to the space sector, all while being part of a company that genuinely values work-life balance, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to excellence. As you contribute to innovative projects and mission-critical systems, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies and collaborate closely with major space agencies, becoming part of something truly extraordinary.

The Difference You Will Make

You will contribute directly to some of Europe’s most exciting space programmes, from Earth observation and climate monitoring to satellite navigation and space safety. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring mission success, enabling better decision-making on Earth and driving innovation in orbit. Whether you’re helping managing spacecraft operations, analysing mission data, or supporting software and systems development, your expertise will help move Europe’s space ambitions forward.

Your Mission

You will step into a role where you will shape the invisible machinery that keeps everything running smoothly. You will build and maintain orchestration pipelines, craft automation scripts, and weave together services so they will work as one cohesive system. While you will not need prior experience in the space sector, you will rely on your solid, hands-on knowledge of Linux environments. Your skills in scripting, programming, and system integration will become your most trusted tools, guiding you as you will design, connect, and refine the systems that will power the work ahead.

What You Bring to the Mission

You will join the role with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field and will design and maintain orchestration pipelines and automated workflows for Production Services and Satellite Data Elaboration Systems. You will build deployment and configuration automation, integrate and optimize PostgreSQL databases, and work with containerization or virtualization technologies such as Docker, while collaborating through tools like Git. Your strong Python skills, along with experience using Redis and Spring Batch, will support automation and batch workflows. With solid Linux and Bash knowledge, a good grasp of SQL and relational databases, and familiarity with Grafana, you will ensure system performance and reliability. Working closely with operations teams, you will help keep production systems running smoothly and support incident resolution and mission activities via Jira, guided by an analytical, problem-solving mindset.

What We Offer: More Than Just a Job

At Serco, we believe your career should come with more than a payslip, it should come with peace of mind, flexibility, and opportunities to thrive. That’s why we’ve built a benefits package designed to support you and your family, both inside and outside of work.

Here, you’ll find more than just a job - you’ll step into a place where your long-term growth is planned and supported through a clear career path and continuous training opportunities that help you evolve with confidence. You can enjoy the freedom of a hybrid working style, complemented by full health and life insurance that brings peace of mind to you and your loved ones. And as an added perk, you’ll benefit from exclusive discounts at selected shops, making everyday life a little more rewarding while you build your future with us.