Senior Satellite Operations & Automation Engineer

Loft Orbital Solutions; Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 300 000 - 540 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Orbitworks is seeking a Senior Satellite Operations Engineer to lead the operations, automation, and systems integration required for modern satellite programs. The role blends hands-on space operations with software development to ensure mission success from design through orbit.

You will work across ground and space-based interfaces to deliver robust, scalable solutions for commissioning, nominal operations, and anomaly resolution, including scripting and tool validation.

Qualifications

• Strong background in satellite operations and complex systems management.
• Willingness to train as a Satellite Controller/Flight Director, including commissioning and on-call rotation.
• Proven software development experience with strong automation skills.
• Ability to work across full hardware/software stack (ground-based, space-based, and interface systems).
• Proficiency in Python and Git.
• Pragmatic mindset with ability to balance short- and long-term operational goals.
• High accountability, autonomy, and ownership in delivering results.
• Openness to learning and working outside comfort zones in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Execute satellite operations, including participating in the on-call rotation as Satellite Controller/Flight Director.
• Configure and set up tools for programs, including procedures, dashboards, subschedules, resolvers, and auto-pilot plans.
• Configure systems for commissioning and nominal operations.
• Handle anomalies and maintain overall 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.
• Apply the “Test as We Fly” methodology for all mission-critical systems.
• Understand customer CONOPS for operational planning and execution.
• Interface with customers prior to and during mission deployment.

Connaissances

Satellite operations

Automation

Python

Git

Software development

Systems integration

Description du poste

Orbitworks is seeking a Senior Satellite Operations Engineer to lead the operations, automation, and systems integration required for modern satellite programs. The role blends hands-on space operations with software development to ensure mission success from design through orbit.

You will work across ground and space-based interfaces to deliver robust, scalable solutions for commissioning, nominal operations, and anomaly resolution, including scripting and tool validation.