Satellite Database Engineer responsible for designing and maintaining databases supporting satellite operations and telemetry. Requires expertise in MIB formats, telemetry processing, and cloud database solutions.
Responsibilities
A Satellite Database Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining databases that support satellite integration, operations, telemetry processing, mission planning, and analytics.
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 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.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of relevant experience
Experience working with MIB telemetry and command databases for satellite mission operations is highly preferred.
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
Remote or hybrid work options for the right candidate
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