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Our satellite constellation delivers high-resolution land surface temperature data, giving governments, defence organisations, commercial operators and global institutions the intelligence they need to monitor change, assess risk and make better-informed decisions.\nFrom national security and critical infrastructure to agriculture and climate resilience, constellr turns temperature into actionable intelligence for a changing world.\nYour Role\nAs 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.\nThis 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.\nAt constellr, you will help shape how our constellation and operations scale, owning critical operational capabilities, influencing system design, and seeing the immediate real-world impact of your work. The role also provides a clear growth path into hands-on satellite operations, with opportunities to take on real-time spacecraft commanding and monitoring responsibilities and contribute directly to mission success in orbit.\nKey responsibilities\nCore Role\nBuild core mission planning services and algorithms that power mission planning applications for a growing satellite constellation\n\nShape the architecture and design of mission planning systems to ensure scalability, reliability, and long-term operability\n\nRun, monitor, and maintain mission planning systems in live production environments\n\nDefine engineering standards for reliability, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, observability, safety, and operational compliance\n\nCollaborate across Flight Operations, Flight Dynamics, Payload, Satellite Operations, and Product leadership to turn mission needs into technical direction and system design\n\nDrive adoption of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and robust deployment practices across mission-critical systems\n\nTranslate mission requests into executable satellite telecommands, including interaction with the telecommand database\n\nAlign mission plans with onboard scheduling and execution constraints to ensure feasible satellite operations\n\nOptional (If you have this experience) - Involvement in satellite operations, your role will also include:\nMonitor and control spacecraft operations, ensuring the nominal health, safety, and performance of the satellite constellation\n\nExecute real-time spacecraft commanding, telemetry monitoring, and analysis, responding promptly to off-nominal conditions.\n\nDevelop, validate, and maintain operational procedures for both routine activities and contingency scenarios.\n\nCollaborate closely with Flight Dynamics and Mission Planning teams to execute mission timelines and scheduling activities.\n\nSupport the commissioning and early operations phases of newly launched satellites.\n\nInvestigate anomalies, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.\n\nEnsure high availability and smooth operation of the ground segment, participating in on-call rotations as required.\n\nInterface with Payload and Data teams to support successful data acquisition, downlink, and processing operations.\n\nParticipate in simulations, rehearsals, and operational readiness reviews to ensure mission preparedness.\n\nJob requirements\nAbout you \nRequired: \nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.\n\n2-3+ years of experience in satellite/spacecraft operations or in ground segment / Mission Control System development, either on the operations or software side. \n\nSolid understanding of spacecraft subsystems (e.g., AOCS, power, thermal, communications). \n\nExperience with telemetry analysis, command systems, and operational procedures. \n\nProven ability to troubleshoot anomalies under time pressure using structured and methodical problem-solving approaches. \n\nStrong software engineering background, with experience in a systems programming language (ideally Rust, but C, C++, or similar are acceptable; support will be provided to develop Rust expertise).\n\nExperience developing reliable software for operational environments, with a strong focus on correctness, robustness, and safety. \n\nFamiliarity with Linux systems and server administration. \n\nKnowledge of space industry standards such as CCSDS, ECSS, or PUS (deep expertise not required; familiarity with the ecosystem is sufficient). \n\nStrong communication skills and a collaborative mindset; ability to work closely with operations teams and the broader Mission Control organisation. \n\nWillingness to work in an operational environment, including shifts or on-call duties when required. \n\nExperience with monitoring and data infrastructure tools such as Grafana (including IRM), InfluxDB, and PostgreSQL. \n\nGenuine interest in working at the intersection of spacecraft operations and modern systems software, with a willingness to deepen expertise in either domain.\n\nAbility to develop reliable, production-grade software for 24/7 operational environments, with a strong focus on correctness, robustness, and safety.\n\nNice to Have: \nExperience with LEO Earth Observation missions. \n\nKnowledge of mission planning systems and ground station networks. \n\nExperience with SCOS-2000 and Mission Information Base (MIB) configuration. \n\nBackground in Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) or in-orbit commissioning. \n\nExperience working in a startup or fast-scaling environment. \n\nFamiliarity with cloud-based infrastructure, distributed systems, or data pipelines. \n\nUnderstanding of satellite systems engineering principles. \n\nExposure to or experience with AI-assisted development tools or workflows.\n\nWhy join constellr?\nHigh-Impact National Security Mission: Be part of an ambitious mission to launch the world’s first commercial thermal infrared constellation, delivering sovereign-grade \"behavioural\" intelligence from space to close critical blind spots for defence, intelligence, and maritime surveillance agencies.\nFast-Paced \"New Space\" Innovation: Work at the leading edge of a rapidly evolving defence sector. 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