Satellite Database Systems Engineer for Fastwater Staffing

HIKINEX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a Satellite Database Engineer to design and maintain databases crucial for satellite operations and mission planning. The role demands considerable expertise in MIB formats, telemetry processing, and cloud database solutions, along with strong programming skills in Python and SQL. This position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree, alongside over ten years of industry experience. Candidates must demonstrate a collaborative spirit and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in satellite database management.
• Experience with MIB telemetry and command databases preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain databases for satellite integration and operations.
• Handle telemetry data processing and MIB files integration.
• Collaborate with mission planners and engineers.

Skills

MIB Expertise

Telemetry Data Processing

Data Modeling

Big Data Analytics

Cloud Database Solutions

Python

SQL

Shell Scripting

Security Best Practices

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Aerospace Engineering

Tools

AWS RDS

Azure Cosmos DB

Google BigQuery

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Role:

A Satellite Database Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining databases that support satellite integration, operations, telemetry processing, mission planning, and analytics. This role requires expertise in handling large-scale telemetry and command data, including Mission Information Base (MIB) formats, which are essential for defining telemetry and command dictionaries.

Tasks and Techical Skills:

Mission Information Base (MIB) Expertise:

• 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.

Telemetry & Command Data Handling:

• 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.

Data Modeling & Architecture:

• 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.

Big Data & Analytics:

• Experience handling large telemetry datasets from satellites and ground stations.

Cloud & Infrastructure:

• Experience with cloud-based database solutions (AWS RDS, Azure Cosmos DB, Google BigQuery).
• Familiarity with containerized database deployment (Docker, Kubernetes).

Programming & Scripting:

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and shell scripting for automation and data processing.
• Experience with database APIs.

Security & Compliance:

• 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

Complementary skills/knowledge:

· 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