Mission Operations Engineer

Univity; Toulouse; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A telecommunications innovation firm is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer to join its team in Toulouse. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating telecommunications missions utilizing 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks via satellite constellations. Key responsibilities include mission planning, ground station operations, and real-time monitoring of spacecraft performance. Ideal candidates will possess a degree related to aerospace or telecommunications, experience in satellite operations, and strong analytical skills. The role offers competitive salaries and opportunities for growth in a rapidly expanding company.

Prestations

Career development opportunities

Competitive salaries

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications missions preferred.
• Understanding of 5G NTN standards and satellite communication protocols.
• Hands-on experience with ground station deployment.

Responsabilités

• Participate in mission planning and procedure development.
• Contribute to ground station deployment and operation.
• Monitor spacecraft health and performance.

Connaissances

Satellite operations experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of RF systems

Familiarity with Mission Control Systems

Formation

Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field

Outils

Python

MATLAB

Description du poste

Job description

UNIVITY is looking for a Mission Operations Engineer to join the team in Toulouse office and reports to the Senior Ground Segment Engineer. As Mission Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for a cutting‑edge telecommunications mission leveraging 5G Non‑Terrestrial Networks (NTN) via satellite constellation. Your key responsibilities include planning, executing, and monitoring satellite operations, deploying and operating ground infrastructure for early testing and in‑orbit demonstrations, and supporting continuous improvement of mission tools and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Mission Planning & Procedure Development – Participate in the definition and elaboration of operational procedures for all mission phases (LEOP, commissioning, nominal operations, EOL). Interface with Payload and Platform engineering teams to ensure that the satellite & payload design incorporates operability constraints and supports efficient mission operations. Contribute to deployment and configuration of mission software tools, ensuring operational readiness. Collect feedback and support continuous improvement of operational tools and processes.
• Ground Station Deployment & Operation – Contribute to review of deployment sites. Interface with Ground Engineering teams to ensure ground equipment design meets operational requirements and is effectively operable during mission execution. Participate in the deployment of small ground stations for early payload testing and in‑orbit demonstration campaigns. Configure and commission ground equipment for user & feeder link communication with one or more satellites. Operate ground stations during test campaigns and nominal operations, ensuring proper link establishment and data flow. Provide first‑level support for ground station hardware and software during operations.
• Real‑Time Operations – Monitor spacecraft health and performance during all mission phases. Execute telecommands and analyze telemetry to ensure compliance with mission objectives.
• Performance Analysis & Reporting – Assess end‑to‑end link performance for 5G NTN services and optimize resource allocation. Generate operational reports and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Coordination & Communication – Interface with engineering teams (Payload, Platform, RF, 5G SW) and network operators. Support anomaly resolution and participate in mission review boards.

Profile required

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Experience in satellite operations, preferably in telecommunications missions.
• Knowledge of RF systems (link budgets, modulation schemes, Ka‑band, user/feeder links).
• Understanding of 5G NTN standards (3GPP Release 17 and beyond) and satellite communication protocols.
• Familiarity with Mission Control Systems (MCS) and ground segment architecture.
• Hands‑on experience with small ground station deployment and operation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to work under pressure.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with beam management, RF testing, IP network configuration and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of network slicing, QoS, and integration of non‑terrestrial networks.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, MATLAB) for data analysis and automation.

We still want to hear from you if you are not sure that you meet all the criteria, or if you think that you may have something different to offer.

Company description

At UNIVITY we believe that everyone on Earth should have access to internet connectivity and we are on a mission to empower telecom operators to deliver high‑performance, affordable, sustainable internet from space to their clients where terrestrial networks are not available. We successfully launched our first mission in 2025. We are now on our way for our next major milestone: an in‑orbit demonstration in 2027, where two complete satellites will be deployed to further validate the system end‑to‑end. The following step will be to deploy our full constellation of disruptive satellites, enabling telecom operators to provide seamless connectivity worldwide. Our project is rapidly ramping up, and we are looking to expand our team with passionate individuals who share our vision. UNIVITY was created in 2022 and has offices in Toulouse and Paris. We offer exceptional learning and career development opportunities, as well as competitive salaries and benefits.