Satellite Database Systems Engineer

Summary

Join our team as a Satellite Database Engineer and be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining databases supporting satellite operations. This role demands expertise in handling large-scale telemetry and command data, particularly Mission Information Base (MIB) formats. You will work with real-time and historical telemetry data, applying knowledge of CCSDS standards and database design principles. Experience with cloud-based database solutions and proficiency in Python, SQL, and shell scripting are essential. The position offers the possibility of remote work and requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Experience in handling, processing, and managing MIB format files for satellite telemetry and command definitions
• Understanding of MIB database structures for storing telemetry parameters, command definitions, and limits
• Ability to parse, validate, and integrate MIB files into satellite operations software
• Experience with real-time and historical telemetry data processing
• Knowledge of CCSDS (Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems) standards for telemetry and command data
• Familiarity with telemetry data encoding, compression, and error handling
• Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational database design for space systems
• Ability to optimize database performance for high-volume satellite telemetry and command data
• Experience handling large telemetry datasets from satellites and ground stations
• Experience with cloud-based database solutions (AWS RDS, Azure Cosmos DB, Google BigQuery)
• Familiarity with containerized database deployment (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and shell scripting for automation and data processing
• Experience with database APIs
• Knowledge of encryption, access control, and secure database best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with MIB telemetry and command databases for satellite mission operations
• Familiarity with satellite telemetry ground systems (e.g., mission control software, or flight software integration)
• Previous relevant experience in Satellite Database for LEO/MEO constellation for communication missions
• Understanding of the space environment, communication satellites, radio frequency (RF) equipment and the various solar cell & battery technologies
• Ability to lead and/or mentor junior members of the engineering team
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking – Ability to troubleshoot and optimize MIB databases and telemetry processing systems
• Collaboration & Communication – Work with mission planners, aerospace engineers, and ground control teams to integrate database solutions
• Attention to Detail – Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across mission-critical satellite systems
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably

Benefits

POSSIBLE FOR REMOTE WORK