Senior Mission Control & Ground Systems Integration Engineer

The role

Ground Station Operations: Oversee the setup, configuration, Specification and operation of ground stations, including antenna systems, RF equipment, and network infrastructure. Mission Control Systems: Manage and maintain mission control software, automation tools, and interfaces for telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C). Data Flow & Security: Design and monitor secure data flows between ground stations, mission control, and downstream users, ensuring compliance with security requirements (e.g., telecommand validation, key management, configuration control). Operational Readiness: Develop and execute operational readiness tests, rehearsals, and validation activities for ground segment systems. Documentation: Prepare and maintain ground segment documentation, including Operations Concepts (ConOps), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and risk assessments. Incident Response: Lead or support troubleshooting and resolution of ground segment anomalies, including participation in on-call rotations and anomaly review boards. External Coordination: Liaise with third-party ground network providers, manage service level agreements, and integrate external ground station services. Virtualization & Cloud: Support the deployment and management of virtualized ground segment environments and cloud-based mission operations infrastructure. Disaster Recovery: Ensure disaster resilience and business continuity for ground segment systems, including backup, recovery, and security protocols. Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in ground segment processes, automation, and operational efficiency.

What we expect

• University degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., telecommunications, computer science, aerospace).
• Proven experience in ground segment engineering for satellite missions (LEO or GEO).
• Hands-on experience with ground station hardware, RF systems, and mission control software.
• Familiarity with secure data handling, telecommand validation, and key management.
• Experience with virtualized and/or cloud-based ground segment environments.
• Strong documentation skills (ConOps, ICDs, risk assessments).
• Ability to coordinate with external service providers and manage SLAs.
• Excellent troubleshooting and incident response skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% of the time
• Planning, work package management, scheduling and coordination of activities.