Mission Control Engineer

Role overview Take a central role in operating and scaling an Earth observation satellite constellation as part of the flight operations team. The position blends mission planning software development with optional real-time spacecraft operations, building mission control capabilities that turn mission needs into reliable commanding and scheduling on orbit.

Responsibilities - Design and build core mission planning services and algorithms that power constellation planning applications - Shape the architecture of mission planning systems for scalability, reliability, and long-term operability, and run them in production - Translate mission requests into executable satellite telecommands while respecting onboard scheduling constraints - Define engineering standards for CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, observability, safety, and operational compliance - Collaborate across flight operations, flight dynamics, payload, satellite operations, and product leadership to align technical direction - Monitor and control spacecraft health, perform real-time commanding and telemetry analysis, and respond to off-nominal conditions - Investigate anomalies, run root cause analysis, support commissioning of newly launched satellites, and contribute to on-call rotations

Requirements - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline - Two to three or more years of experience in satellite or spacecraft operations, ground segment development, or mission control systems - Solid understanding of spacecraft subsystems such as AOCS and power - Strong communication skills and willingness to work shifts or on-call when operational needs demand it - Experience with monitoring and data infrastructure tools such as Grafana, InfluxDB, and PostgreSQL - Ability to write reliable, production-grade software for 24/7 operational environments

Nice to have - Experience with LEO Earth Observation missions and mission planning or ground station networks - Familiarity with SCOS-2000 and Mission Information Base configuration - Background in Launch and Early Orbit Phase or in-orbit commissioning - Startup or fast-scaling environment experience, cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, or AI-assisted developer tooling

Benefits and work setup - Work on a high-impact thermal intelligence mission supporting defence, government, and commercial users - Hybrid working arrangements in an interdisciplinary, science-driven culture - Virtual share option plan for permanent employees and a clear growth path into hands-on satellite operations