Satellite Database Systems Engineer for Fastwater Staffing

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.

• 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., + 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., + 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