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Actalent Satellite Database System Senior Engineer in Houston, Texas
Job Title: Satellite Database System Senior Engineer
Job Description
A Satellite Database Engineer designs, develops, and maintains databases to support satellite integration, operations, telemetry processing, mission planning, and analytics. This role demands expertise in managing large-scale telemetry and command data, including Mission Information Base (MIB) formats, which are crucial for defining telemetry and command dictionaries.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain databases to support satellite integration, operations, telemetry processing, mission planning, and analytics.
Manage large-scale telemetry and command data, including handling Mission Information Base (MIB) formats for defining telemetry and command dictionaries.
Parse, validate, and integrate MIB files into satellite operations software.
Process real-time and historical telemetry data.
Optimize database performance for high-volume satellite telemetry and command data.
Handle large telemetry datasets from satellites and ground stations.
Deploy and manage cloud-based database solutions (such as AWS RDS, Azure Cosmos DB, Google BigQuery) and containerized database deployments (Docker, Kubernetes).
Automate and process data using Python, SQL, and shell scripting.
Ensure database security and compliance through encryption, access control, and secure database best practices.
Collaborate with mission planners, aerospace engineers, and ground control teams to integrate database solutions.
Essential Skills
• 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
This is a remote opportunity with 10-20% international travel.• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $100.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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