Control System Engineer
Pubblicato il 27-09-2026 - Ohb Italia in Italia
Overview In this role you will help design, integrate and operate mission control and communication systems for satellites. You will work across the system life cycle with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure reliable TT&C; and ground segment performance. You will influence system architecture, interfaces, and operational procedures during critical mission phases. Your work will support continuous process improvement and innovative approaches in mission control.
Responsabilità
Design high level architecture of the Mission Control System and define core functionalities
Specify MCS requirements and interfaces, including Space to Ground and Ground to Ground interfaces
Collaborate with satellite specialists to integrate telemetry, tracking & command
Coordinate MIB construction and maintenance with input from satellite manufacturers and MIB specialists
Conduct integration, validation, verification and testing to verify system requirements and performance
Support real-time operations during launch, LEOP, and commissioning
Prepare system documentation: specifications, design, technical notes,
user manuals, test procedures and reports
Technical management of suppliers, including SoW and WPD, and review of MCS component deliverables
Assist operations team to develop and validate operational procedures for command and control
Participate in periodic technical meetings and contribute to process improvement and innovation
Requisiti fondamentali
Knowledge of Mission Control System concepts, mechanisms and functionalities
Telemetry reception/decoding, telecommand preparation/encoding/releases
Mission Information Base / Mission Database management
Connectivity with Ground Stations
Master's degree in STEM disciplines
Solid knowledge of TT&C; principles
Experience with TM/TC protocols (CCSDS, ECSS) and Mission Control systems (ESOC, SCOS-2000, EGSCC or equivalent)
Knowledge of ECSS and CCSDS standards
Familiarity with at least one programming language (Python, C/C++, Java) or Linux envi