Software Engineer Mission Operations

We are operating at the interface of climate tech, agriculture, and space, combining engineering, Earth Observation, and agronomy to address one of the biggest challenges of our time: how to ensure global food security!

With offices in Brussels, Freiburg, Munich, and Toulouse, we are a diverse team, comprised of highly motivated and passionate professionals who share a common vision to revolutionize decision-making in tomorrow’s smart farming industry.

Our Mission

constellr is at the forefront of precise temperature monitoring from space. Our technology delivers the market's most accurate and dependable thermal data with our Land Surface Temperature model excelling in precisely measuring temperature for organizations that depend on highly accurate insights. Join us in advancing impactful initiatives, particularly in agriculture, where our expertise contributes to transformative projects in global food production.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join constellr’s Mission Operations Segment as a Software Engineer playing a pivotal role in ensuring the health and performance of our satellite fleet. As our Software Engineer, you’ll work closely with our satellite operations team, contributing to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of critical safety tools that are essential to our day-to-day operations and the success of our missions.

Your role will be instrumental in improving operational efficiency, scaling infrastructure to support new satellites, and ensuring the cybersecurity and reliability of our systems. From automating processes to collaborating with suppliers, you’ll directly impact constellr’s mission success and shape the future of satellite operations.

Location – Our team is distributed across Europe, and while we’d love for you to join us in Freiburg, we offer flexibility to work remotely as long as it doesn’t affect our operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Maintain and enhance existing safety-critical in-house tools.
2. Implement new features to improve operations, automate processes, and scale infrastructure for fleet expansion.
3. Develop new tools based on requirements from upcoming missions or operator needs.
4. Collaborate closely with the satellite operations team to address challenges and propose technical solutions.
5. Engage with suppliers for maintenance and updates of procured tools and services.
6. Ensure timely reaction to safety-critical issues and prioritize cybersecurity in all developments.

About you

Technical Skills (Must-Have):

1. Degree in aerospace engineering, software engineering, computer science, or a related field.
2. Solid experience as a software developer (experience in aerospace or safety-critical software is a plus).
3. Proficiency in Python and Java development.
4. Strong understanding of Linux environments and cloud-based deployments (AWS experience required).
5. Expertise with SQL and database technologies (PostgreSQL required; InfluxDB is a plus).
6. Familiarity with data visualization tools like Grafana.
7. Hands-on experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
8. Passion for space projects and familiarity with space operations or Earth observation missions.

Technical Skills (Nice-to-Have):

1. Experience with React technology stack.
2. Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, REST, Maven PDM, Kaitai Struct.
3. Understanding of systems engineering principles and ECSS standards.

Non-Technical Skills:

1. Ability to prioritize tasks, deliver results on time, and proactively address deviations.
2. Quick learner with a drive to expand knowledge and skill sets.
3. Collaborative, team-player mindset with a strong motivation to shape constellr’s organization.
4. Analytical, results-oriented, and self-motivated with strong discipline for mission success.
5. Comfortable working in a distributed team using collaborative tools.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Join a fast-growing, diverse, and motivated team with a strong drive for positive change.

Autonomy to set and deliver against your own goals, develop new skills and capabilities, and lead others to do the same.

Directly influence your contribution to achieving several of the UN's sustainable development goals, including Zero Hunger, Clean Water, No Poverty, and Climate Action.

Be part of a multi-disciplinary, and diverse team with a strong desire to change the world.

Be a formative part of the team delivering the world’s first commercial infrared constellation into orbit, enabling an unprecedented understanding of our planet and its resources.

An attractive virtual shares package (Virtual Share Option Program).

Flexible working: we support remote or semi-remote working for many of our roles.

Work-life balance: we value everyone’s time and respect family or personal commitments. We support you to be as productive as you can in the time you have.

At constellr, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that diversity fuels innovation, creativity, and the ability to tackle complex challenges effectively. We encourage individuals from all walks of life to join us on our mission to reduce global food insecurity.

Software Engineer • Freiburg am Breisgau, BW, DE