Senior Satellite Environmental Test Engineer

Loft Orbital Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbitworks is expanding its UAE satellite production facility and seeks an Environmental Test Engineer to join the team on site in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee the full lifecycle of environmental verification and testing, from feasibility through SOP planning to hands-on TVAC, vibration, thermal and EMI/EMC campaigns.

You will set up tests, install sensors, monitor progress, collect data, and produce reports while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• 25 years of environmental test experience required.
• Proficiency operating test equipment (thermal vacuum chambers, vibration shakers).
• Ability to read and interpret test plans, schematics and drawings.
• Technical diploma or Associates degree in a relevant field (e.g. mechanical or electrical technology).
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety in high-stakes environments.
• Solid understanding of instrumentation and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain environmental test equipment (thermal vacuum, vibration, acoustic chambers).
• Set up test articles and install sensors (thermocouples, accelerometers, strain gauges).
• Execute environmental tests per procedure and engineering direction.
• Monitor test progress, identify and report anomalies or failures.
• Collect and analyze test data; prepare accurate technical reports.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of test equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and cleanroom procedures.
• Collaborate with AIT, QA and engineering teams to improve test processes.

Skills

Environmental testing

Instrumentation & data acquisition

Test equipment operation

Reading schematics & drawings

Safety focused

Education

Tech diploma or associate degree in mechanical/electrical tech

Tools

Thermal vacuum chambers

Vibration shakers

Sensors & instrumentation

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Orbitworks is expanding its UAE satellite production facility and seeks an Environmental Test Engineer to join the team on site in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee the full lifecycle of environmental verification and testing, from feasibility through SOP planning to hands-on TVAC, vibration, thermal and EMI/EMC campaigns.

You will set up tests, install sensors, monitor progress, collect data, and produce reports while ensuring safety and compliance.