Applied AI Engineer: Space & EO (Data)

Hybrid in Portugal·Added 4 months ago

This job was published 4 months ago

Open Cosmos

38 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Be near Portugal for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

Pay & benefits

Visa & relocation

To apply, you must have the legal right to work in our chosen location.

The role

What you'll do

  • Designing and delivering AI-powered pilots and applications using Earth Observation data

  • Building computer vision models for detection, segmentation, and classification tasks

  • Developing AI workflows that combine EO data with LLM orchestration and reasoning

  • Implementing modern AI approaches including RAG, tool-calling, and multi-step workflows

  • Integrating AI capabilities into the DataCosmos platform using scalable APIs and architecture

  • Supporting deployment, containerisation, and production-readiness of AI solutions

  • Collaborating with commercial teams, customers, and partners to solve real-world challenges

  • Rapidly iterating on ideas and pilots based on feedback and evolving requirements

  • Contributing reusable code, shared AI components, and best practices across the Data team

description

Aim high, go beyond!

At Open Cosmos we are solving the world's biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on...

Working in our Data Division

At Open Cosmos, our Data division transforms satellite data into meaningful insights that drive real-world impact. The team delivers all data products generated by Open Cosmos and its partners, curates and develops DataCosmos (our geospatial data platform) and builds integrations that make satellite imagery easy to access and act on.

We're now hiring an Applied AI Engineer: Space & EO (Data) to join the Data team at Open Cosmos. You'll be building practical AI applications using satellite and Earth Observation data, from computer vision models through to LLM-driven workflows, helping turn real customer problems into deployable solutions.

What You'll bring

This role can be based in any of our European Locations.

When applying, please submit your CV in English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Strong understanding of applied AI and machine learning techniques

  • Ability to build computer vision solutions for image-based data

  • Understanding of LLM systems, orchestration workflows, and retrieval-based approaches

  • Ability to build end-to-end AI workflows and pipelines

  • Familiarity with APIs, scalable systems, and AI integration into larger platforms

  • Knowledge of containerisation and deployment concepts such as Docker

  • Strong problem-solving skills and comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

  • A pragmatic, execution-focused mindset with a passion for experimentation and delivery

  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams

  • Excitement about using AI and space technology to create meaningful real-world impact

About Open Cosmos

Open Cosmos is a space technology company that designs, builds, and operates satellites and space missions. The company provides end-to-end solutions for space missions, from satellite design and manufacturing to launch and operations, serving clients in the Earth observation and communications sectors. They are known for their 'smallsat' missions and their focus on making space more accessible and affordable.

Open Cosmos has a growing presence in Spain, with offices in Barcelona and a team of engineers and scientists working on various space projects. The company's work culture is international and collaborative, with English as the working language, making it an attractive destination for international professionals. They offer a range of roles from engineering to operations, and their Spain-based positions are part of a global effort to advance space technology.

Industry
Space Tech
Founded
2015
Employees
100–250
Headquarters
Harwell, UK

In their own words

About the company & team

  • Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe.

  • A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges.

  • A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team.

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