Earth Observation Presales Engineer

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 will you be doing?

• 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

What You'll bring

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

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.

Division DATA COSMOS Department DATA Role Earth Observations Presale Engineer Locations Harwell, UK, Athens, Greece, Barcelona, Spain, Porto, Portugal Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time