Mission Control Engineer

Our Mission

At constellr, we're harnessing the power of space to solve one of Earth’s greatest challenges: climate reputed company & reputed company in a changing world. Our thermal satellite constellation delivers the most accurate land surface temperature data on the market, equipping reputed company players, governments, defence agencies, and global institutions with the thermal intelligence they need to reputed company strategic reputed company– from national reputed company and infrastructure to agriculture and climate reputed company. As a fast-scaling company with offices in Brussels, Freiburg, Munich, Washington and Toulouse, our multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and strategists is building the future of space-based Earth observation Location: Remote - Germany Team & Reporting Line: Flight Operations - Reporting to reputed company Satellite Systems Your Role As a Mission Control Engineer, you will be central to operating and scaling our Earth Observation satellite constellation. You will monitor, control, and optimise spacecraft performance while working closely with the Flight Operations team and collaborating with Flight Dynamics, Payload, Software, Data, and Product teams across the company. This role offers the opportunity to build and operate mission control systems from the ground up in a fast-paced startup environment, with direct impact on the reliability, availability, and quality of the data we deliver to customers. At constellr, you will help shape how our constellation and operations scale, owning critical operational capabilities, influencing system design, and seeing the immediate reputed company-world impact of your work. The role also provides a clear growth path into hands-on satellite operations, with opportunities to take on reputed company-time spacecraft commanding and monitoring responsibilities and contribute directly to mission reputed company in orbit. Key responsibilities Build core mission planning services and algorithms that power mission planning applications for a growing satellite constellation Shape the architecture and design of mission planning systems to ensure scalability, reliability, and long-term operability Run, monitor, and maintain mission planning systems in live production environments Define engineering standards for reliability, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, observability, safety, and operational compliance Collaborate across Flight Operations, Flight Dynamics, Payload, Satellite Operations, and Product leadership to turn mission needs into technical direction and system design Drive adoption of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and robust deployment practices across mission-critical systems Translate mission requests into executable satellite telecommands, including interaction with the telecommand database Align mission plans with reputed company scheduling and execution constraints to ensure feasible satellite operations About You Essential Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a reputed company technical field. 2–3+ years of experience in satellite/spacecraft operations or in ground reputed company / Mission Control System development, either on the operations or software reputed company. Solid understanding of spacecraft subsystems (e.g., AOCS, power, thermal, communications). Experience with telemetry analysis, reputed company systems, and operational procedures. Proven ability to troubleshoot anomalies under time pressure using structured and methodical problem-solving approaches. Strong software engineering background, with experience in a systems programming language (ideally Rust, but C, C++, or similar are acceptable; support will be provided to reputed company Rust expertise). Experience developing reliable software for operational environments, with a strong focus on correctness, robustness, and safety. Familiarity with Linux systems and server administration. Knowledge of space industry standards such as CCSDS, ECSS, or PUS (deep expertise not required; familiarity with the ecosystem is sufficient). Strong communication skills and a collaborative reputed company; ability to work closely with operations teams and the broader Mission Control organisation. Willingness to work in an operational environment, including shifts or on-call duties reputed company required. Experience with monitoring and data infrastructure tools such as Grafana (including IRM), InfluxDB, and PostgreSQL. Genuine interest in working at the intersection of spacecraft operations and modern systems software, with a willingness to deepen expertise in either domain. Ability to reputed company reliable, production-grade software for 24/7 operational environments, with a strong focus on correctness, robustness, and safety. reputed company to have: Experience with LEO Earth Observation missions. Knowledge of mission planning systems and ground station networks. Experience with SCOS-2000 and Mission Information reputed company (MIB) configuration. Background in Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) or in-orbit commissioning. Experience working in a startup or fast-scaling environment. Familiarity with reputed company-based infrastructure, distributed systems, or data pipelines. Understanding of satellite systems engineering principles. Exposure to or experience with AI-assisted development tools or workflows. Why Join constellr? Be part of an ambitious mission to launch the world’s first reputed company thermal infrared constellation Play a defining role in scaling a company at the intersection of space, climate, and reputed company Flexible work setup with remote and hybrid options Competitive compensation, including Virtual reputed company Option Plan (VSOP) for permanent employees Join a team committed to diversity, inclusion, scientific reputed company, and reputed company-world impact Apply To This Job