Earth Observation Presales Engineer

Hybrid in Portugal·Added 4 months ago

This job was published 4 months ago

Open Cosmos

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Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Be near Portugal for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

The role

What you'll do

  • Supporting customer discovery sessions to understand operational needs, technical challenges, and EO use cases

  • Helping design Earth Observation solutions using satellite imagery, geospatial services, and analytics capabilities

  • Contributing to feasibility studies, mission simulations, orbital coverage analysis, revisit assessments, and acquisition planning

  • Supporting technical proposals, RFP responses, presentations, demos, pilots, and proof-of-concept activities

  • Working closely with Business Development, Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to develop scalable and commercially viable solutions

  • Performing geospatial analysis, imagery assessments, and GIS integrations using EO tools and platforms

  • Supporting customer adoption of the DataCosmos platform and associated data services

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...

Our Data division transforms satellite data into meaningful insights that drive real-world impact.

As an Earth Observation Presales Engineer, you'll help shape customer solutions that combine satellite imagery, geospatial analytics, and our OpenConstellation and DataCosmos platforms to solve real-world challenges across commercial, government, and institutional sectors.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys blending technical problem-solving with customer engagement in a fast-moving space and data environment.

What You'll bring

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

When applying, please submit your CV in English.

Why Open Cosmos?

  • 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.

Requirements

What we're looking for

This role can be based in any location but you MUST be fluent in Spanish.

  • A good understanding of Earth Observation systems, satellite operations, and geospatial technologies

  • Knowledge of EO satellite systems, including Optical and/or SAR technologies and their applications

  • Familiarity with orbital mechanics, satellite coverage analysis, revisit planning, and EO mission concepts

  • Experience with GIS and EO tools such as QGIS, ArcGIS, SNAP, STK, SaVoir, or similar platforms

  • Understanding of Python or other scripting languages for geospatial analysis and EO workflows

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate customer needs into practical technical solutions

  • Confidence communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to work across commercial and engineering teams in a scaling business

  • Curiosity, adaptability, and a genuine interest in applying satellite data to real-world problems

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
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