Senior Mission/Satellite Operations Development Engineer

ClearSpace

Senior Mission/Satellite Operations Development Engineer at ClearSpace leading satellite operations design and execution. Responsible for building capabilities and mentoring operational teams from development through launch.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeLuxembourg • 🇱🇺 LuxembourgSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GoJavaLinuxPythonRubyRustUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end‑to‑end design of satellite operations in alignment with the overall satellite system development plan, including schedule, system architecture, and product requirements.
Develop comprehensive operations concepts, plans, procedures, and rules based on mission concept and system design documentation.
Define operational requirements for both satellite and ground systems in close collaboration with the Ground Segment team lead.
Design and develop tools required to support operations planning, preparation, and execution.
Formulate verification and validation plans for operational procedures and concepts.
Act as the primary operations interface with system engineers, ground system engineers, customers, and other stakeholders.
Gather technical and programmatic inputs from stakeholders and incorporate them into robust, executable operations designs.
Prepare and support internal and external reviews related to mission and operations readiness.
Review and support contract scope, deliverables, and technical details with external suppliers and subcontractors from an operations perspective.
Plan, prepare, and lead training programmes and operational rehearsals for flight and ground operations personnel.
Lead the execution of satellite operations following launch, coordinating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Develop and maintain post‑launch operational plans, including pass scheduling, pass assignments, and per‑pass activity definitions.
Participate directly in on‑orbit operations as a member of the operations shift team.
Organise, mentor, and lead the team responsible for mission and satellite operations development and execution.
Establish best practices, processes, and standards to support scalable and reliable satellite operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline.
More than 6+ years of practical experience in satellite or spacecraft operations or development.
Practical experience in satellite operation design and planning.
Demonstrated technical understanding of: spacecraft design, spacecraft launch and on-orbit operations, spacecraft guidance, navigation and control.
Experience in creating operational documents (such as operation handbooks, plans, and procedures).
Practical knowledge of ground systems for satellite operations.
Ability to identify problems, analyze causes, and implement solutions.
Strong communication skills suitable for teamwork.
Proficiency in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure.
Proficiency programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust.
Proficiency with Linux/Unix.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

satellite operationsspacecraft designon-orbit operationsguidance navigation controloperational documentsinfrastructure automationprogrammingCI/CD pipelinesLinuxUnix

Soft Skills

problem identificationanalytical skillssolution implementationcommunicationteamworkmentoringleadershiporganizational skillscollaborationtraining

Certifications

degree in Aerospace Engineeringdegree in Mechanical Engineeringdegree in Electrical Engineeringdegree in Computer Science