Senior Systems Engineer | Mission Control for Next-Gen Satellites

Jordan martorell s.l.; Bilbao, Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading engineering consulting company is seeking an experienced MCC Senior Engineer in Bilbao. You will lead the design and engineering of Mission Control Centers for satellite constellations, ensuring compliance with mission and payload requirements. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in MCC systems engineering and is fluent in English. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a flexible compensation plan.

Servicios

Flexible compensation plan

Healthy work-life balance

Participation in ambitious space missions

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in MCC systems engineering.
• Deep understanding of mission control architectures.
• Strong background in software systems and IT infrastructure.
• Experience in design, integration, and operation of MCCs.
• Fluent in English; other EU languages are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design and technical development of Mission Control Centers.
• Conduct systems engineering activities for MCCs.
• Define and follow up hardware and software requirements.
• Perform system-level trade-offs for ground segment architecture.
• Support procurement processes and define operational procedures.

Conocimientos

Mission Control Center systems engineering

Software-based systems

Network infrastructure

Technical project management

Fluent in English

Herramientas

DOORS

JAMA

Descripción del empleo

Modality: Hybrid (60% on-site)

✈ Travel: 2–3 short trips per month (1 to 4 days) across European countries

Are you ready to lead the architecture and engineering of next‑generation Mission Control Centers for satellite constellations?

At Exceltic, we’re looking for a MCC Senior Engineer with strong expertise in Satellite and Constellation Payload and Mission Control Center systems engineering. You will play a key role in the concept, design, development, integration, and procurement of Mission Control Centers (MCC) for both governmental and commercial space missions.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptual design and technical development of Mission Control Centers, ensuring compliance with mission and payload requirements.
• Conduct systems engineering activities for MCCs, focusing on:
  • Technical, data, and payload interfaces
  • Data and control plane flows
  • Payload integration and management
• Define and follow up hardware (HW) and software (SW) requirements, including interfaces with gateways, satellite control centers, networks, IT infrastructure, and data centers.
• Perform system‑level trade‑offs and support the definition of the overall ground segment architecture.
• Manage requirements engineering using tools such as DOORS or JAMA.
• Support procurement processes, from RFP preparation to development, integration, verification, validation, and acceptance.
• Contribute to the definition of operational procedures, collaborating with internal teams and subcontractors.

Requirements

• +5 years of relevant experience in Mission Control Center (MCC) systems engineering, ideally within large satellite constellation programs.
• Deep understanding of mission control architectures, including data and control planes and payload interfaces.
• Strong background in software‑based systems, networks, and IT infrastructure.
• Experience in design, integration, verification, and operation of MCCs.
• Familiarity with traffic routing algorithms and Intersatellite Links (ISLs).
• Knowledge of communication engineering, including RF link budgets and antenna design.
• Experience in technical project management.
• EU nationality and willingness to undergo EU Secret Clearance.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); other European languages are a plus.

✅ Participate in ambitious space and satellite missions with real‑world impact.

✅ Access a flexible compensation plan and healthy work‑life balance.

✅ Be part of a forward‑thinking, international team where your expertise and ideas truly matter.

About Exceltic

Exceltic is a leading engineering and technology consulting company, active across industries such as space, aerospace, rail, IT, and energy.

With over 500 professionals and offices in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Bilbao, we deliver innovation through projects deployed on five continents.

Ready to take off?

Apply via LinkedIn or send your CV to [e-mail] and become part of the future of space missions.