Mission-Critical Satellite Operations Software Engineer

Loft Orbital; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbitworks is seeking a Satellite Operations Software Engineer to join the team in Abu Dhabi. You will contribute to development, automation, and operation of satellite programs, spanning ground and space-based systems from design to orbit.

You will participate in on-call rotations, configure tools, support commissioning and nominal operations, and develop automation to ensure mission success and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in satellite operations and complex systems management.
• Willingness to train as Satellite Controller/Flight Director.
• Proven software development experience with strong automation skills.
• Ability to work across full hardware/software stack (ground/space).
• Proficiency in Python and Git.
• High accountability and ownership in delivering results.
• Comfort with scripting for automation and mission operations.

Responsibilities

• Execute satellite operations, including on-call rotation as Satellite Controller/Flight Director.
• Configure and set up tools for programs, including procedures and dashboards.
• Configure systems for commissioning and nominal operations.
• Handle anomalies and maintain space infrastructure performance.
• Develop automation for both ground and space-based operations.
• Script mission performance and cockpit configurations, preferably in Python.
• Validate and verify tools used in satellite operations.
• Support test campaigns prior to and during launch.
• Interface with customers prior to and during mission deployment.

Skills

Satellite operations

Software development

Automation

Python

Git

Job description

Orbitworks is seeking a Satellite Operations Software Engineer to join the team in Abu Dhabi. You will contribute to development, automation, and operation of satellite programs, spanning ground and space-based systems from design to orbit.

You will participate in on-call rotations, configure tools, support commissioning and nominal operations, and develop automation to ensure mission success and reliability.