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Automation Engineer with Python for the Galileo Project

GMV Tres Cantos, Community of Madrid, Spain

hybridfull-time
Posted Jan 23, 2026Apply by Feb 22, 2026

Role & seniority

  • Software Engineer (mid/senior level) within the automation and software team for the Galileo Project (European satellite constellation)

Stack / tools

  • Linux/UNIX environments

  • Scripting: Bash, Python

  • Automation/CI-CD: Ansible, Rundeck, Jenkins (and related tools such as Puppet, Chef)

  • System virtualization and security

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Automate deployment of the infrastructure and middleware layer of the control center platform

  • Design and implement resource monitoring and security tools

  • Contribute to full software lifecycle: design, development, deployment, validation, and security; continuously improve security hardening of critical systems

Must-have skills

  • Linux/UNIX expertise

  • Bash scripting experience

  • Python development

  • Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.)

Nice-to-haves

  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines

  • Knowledge of virtualization, security best practices for critical infrastructure

  • Experience in space/critical-infrastructure domains or similar high-assurance environments

Location & work type

  • Hybrid work model; flexible hours

  • 4 weeks/year teleworking outside usual area; relocation package possible

  • International mobility and career development support

Note: Organization emphasizes equal opportunity and a transparent recruitment process.

Full Description

If you aspire to be Neo, but it's reality that overcomes you .... Your place is with us!

We are expanding our teams in the space sector.

We´ll get to the point; we'll tell you what's not on the web. If you want to know more about us go to GMV website

WHAT CHALLENGE WILL YOU BE TAKING ON?

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our automation and software team for the Galileo Project, the European satellite constellation for positioning and navigation. You will work on one of Europe's most ambitious space initiatives, contributing to the security, resilience, and technological innovation of critical infrastructure worldwide. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for

Automating the deployment of the infrastructure and middleware layer of the control center platform. Designing and implementing resource monitoring and security tools.

Contributing to the full lifecycle: design, development, deployment, validation, and security of the platform. Continuously improving the security and hardening of critical systems.

You will have the opportunity to expand and apply your knowledge in

Linux/UNIX systems and environments Scripting (Bash) and Python Automation and CI/CD with tools such as Ansible, Rundeck, and Jenkins System virtualization and security

WHAT DO WE NEED IN OUR TEAM?

We are looking for engineers with knowledge and experience in

Linux/UNIX environments Scripting experience (Bash) Python Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.)

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

🕑 Hybrid working model and 4 weeks per year of teleworking outside your usual geographical area.

💻 Flexible start and finish times, and intensive working hours Fridays and in summer.

🚀 Personalized career plan development, training and language learning support.

🌍 National and international mobility. Do you come from another country? We can offer you a relocation package.

💰 Competitive compensation with ongoing reviews, flexible compensation and discount on brands.

💪Wellbeing program: Health, dental and accident insurance; free fruit and coffee, physical, mental and financialhealth training, and much more!

⚠️ In our recruitment processes you will always have telephone and personal contact, face-to-face or online, with our talent acquisition team. In addition, bank transfers and bank cards will never be requested. If you are contacted through any other process, please write to our team at privacy@gmv.com

❤️We promote equal opportunities in recruitment, and we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? JOIN US

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Ignacio Martínez de Salinas, in charge of this vacancy.

Ignacio Martínez de Salinas

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