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Location:
Madrid (Work center in Arganda del Rey) ????️
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. ???? Why join Exceltic? ✅ Participate in
ambitious space and satellite missions
with real-world impact. ✅ Access a
adaptable 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
.
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Ready to take off? Apply via Linked In or send your CV to
talent@exceltic.com
and become part of the future of
space missions
. ????