Lead Satellite Systems Engineer

Cerebras; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Lead Satellite Systems Engineer to oversee multiple satellite missions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering, specifically in assembly and integration campaigns. Responsibilities include managing system requirements and workflows while collaborating closely with diverse engineering teams. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to thrive under pressure. Knowledge of STK and Python is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a spacecraft/satellite systems engineer or equivalent.
• Experience in satellite assembly, integration, and test campaigns.
• Ability to challenge norms in aerospace engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead development activities for satellite missions.
• Develop and manage system requirements and verification techniques.
• Work with product and sub-systems engineers to maintain technical budgets.

Skills

Spacecraft / satellite systems engineering

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to handle pressure

Tools

STK

Python

Job description

Orbitworks' mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbital's heritage, Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass‑manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50,000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi.

As a Lead Satellite Systems Engineer at Orbitworks, you will work as lead engineer for one or several satellite missions simultaneously, each one flying a single/multi‑payload configuration. You will be the technical reference for these missions, working closely with mission manager and all the Orbitworks and Loft teams: products development teams, flight and ground software, AIT and operations.

Using flight‑proven satellite buses and Loft‑designed payload hub infrastructure, you will lead the development activities of the missions you are in charge of.

About This Role:

• Work with customers to develop and manage system requirements and verification techniques, and flow down to software or hardware teams.
• Develop, in collaboration with team members, interface specifications and derive overall satellite architecture and design.
• Work with product and sub‑systems engineers, to develop and maintain technical budgets for spacecraft performance.
• Work with flight operations to develop mission CONOPS, supporting the development of Service Level Agreements with Loft's customers
• Assist with program management and product management, including interfacing with customers on programmatic and schedule matters
• Support test procedures, and participate in the integration, test campaign, launch and in‑orbit commissioning

Must Haves:

• You have 10 years or more demonstrated experience as a spacecraft / satellite systems engineer, or equivalent experience in at least two different subsystems (ADCS, Mechanical, Thermal, Power, Avionics, …)
• You have experience in satellite assembly, integration and test campaigns from a systems perspective and/or in spacecraft delivery to orbit
• You challenge norms in aerospace engineering and testing activities and are experienced in a fast‑paced development environment
• You handle pressure positively and are always ready to get hands‑on
• You have strong communication and organizational skills

Nice to Haves:

• Experience working on small sats (less than 500kg)
• Experience in Electrical sub‑systems
• Proficient with STK
• Knowledge of Python
• International experience