Overview
Exceltic is seeking a highly skilled MCC Senior Engineer to lead the architecture and engineering of Mission Control Centers (MCC) for next-gen satellite constellations. You will participate in the design, development, and procurement of MCCs for governmental and commercial space missions.
Responsibilities
* Lead the conceptual design, development, and technical procurement of MCCs, ensuring adaptation for various mission types.
* Conduct systems engineering for MCCs with a focus on data and control plane flows, payload integration and management.
* Define and follow up on requirements for MCC hardware and software, including interfaces with gateways, satellite control centers, networks, IT infrastructure, and data centers.
* Perform system-level trade-offs and contribute to overall architecture definition.
* Manage requirements engineering using tools like DOORS or JAMA.
* Participate in RFP processes and follow-up on procurement, development, integration, verification, and acceptance phases.
* Support definition of operational procedures and interface with internal teams and subcontractors.
* +5 years of relevant experience in MCC systems engineering, ideally in large satellite constellation programs.
* Deep understanding of mission control systems: data flow, control plane, payload interfaces.
* Strong background in software-based systems, networks, and IT infrastructure.
* Proven experience in design, development, integration, verification, and operations of MCCs.
* Experience with traffic routing algorithms and Intersatellite Links (ISLs).
* Good grasp of communication engineering, including RF link budgets and antenna design.
* Background 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.
Qualifications
* +5 years of MCC systems engineering experience
* Strong experience with MCC hardware/software requirements and interfaces
* Experience with DOORS or JAMA
* Ability to work with internal teams and subcontractors
* EU Secret Clearance eligibility
* Fluent in English
* Seniority level: Associate
Location and Travel
Based in Madrid, Spain with frequent travel across European countries (2–3 short trips per month, 1 to 4 days).
About Exceltic
Exceltic is a top-tier engineering and technology consulting company active in space, aerospace, rail, IT, energy, and more. With over 500 experts and offices in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Bilbao, we work on ambitious programs with real-world impact.
How to apply
Think you’re the right fit? Apply via LinkedIn or send us your CV today.
#J-18808-Ljbffr