Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer
Job description
About the Position
Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer
Munich | On-site
About the Company
At constellr, we use thermal intelligence from space to understand what is happening on Earth - where, when and at scale. Our satellite constellation delivers high-resolution land surface temperature data, giving governments, defence organisations, commercial operators and global institutions the intelligence they need to monitor change, assess risk and make better-informed decisions.
From national security and critical infrastructure to agriculture and climate resilience, constellr turns temperature into actionable intelligence for a changing world.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain our network and server infrastructure
- Take ownership of capacity planning across our compute, storage, and network resources
- Lead our response to infrastructure incidents, identifying root causes and resolving them
- Maintain clear documentation and standard operating procedures for our infrastructure
- Evaluate and implement new infrastructure technologies as the company scales
Requirements
Required:
- Strong hands-on experience in network and systems infrastructure engineering
- Experience with server room or data center operations
- Solid troubleshooting skills and experience responding to incidents
- Fluency in English
Nice to Have:
- German language skills
- Experience in a scientific, aerospace, or data-intensive environment
- Experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Relevant certifications, such as CCNA or CompTIA
Why Join constellr?
- High-Impact National Security Mission: Be part of an ambitious mission to launch the world’s first commercial thermal infrared constellation, delivering sovereign-grade "behavioural" intelligence from space to close critical blind spots for defence, intelligence, and maritime surveillance agencies.
- Fast-Paced "New Space" Innovation: Work at the leading edge of a rapidly evolving defence sector. By leveraging modern, agile New Space methodologies, you will help design, build, and deploy dual-use thermal payloads into operational orbit at a speed and scale that traditional aerospace models simply cannot match.
- Broad Interdisciplinary Exposure: Accelerate your professional growth by collaborating daily with a diverse, international cohort of astrophysicists, software developers, and defence-system engineers.
- Inclusive & Scientific Culture: Join a high-trust team deeply committed to diversity, inclusion, and scientific excellence, where academic curiosity is paired with high autonomy and a flat hierarchy.
- Financial Upside & Well-being: Benefit from a Virtual Share Option Plan (VSOP) for permanent employees, giving you a true stake in the company's growth, alongside highly flexible hybrid working models.
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