Senior Satellite Systems Engineer

Rocket Lab; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Satellite Systems Engineer to lead multiple satellite missions. In this pivotal role, you will be the technical reference, collaborating with diverse teams to manage system requirements and develop satellite architecture. Your extensive experience in spacecraft systems engineering will be crucial as you navigate the complexities of satellite assembly and testing. Join a dynamic environment where your skills in aerospace engineering and your ability to thrive under pressure will be valued. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the aerospace sector, driving innovation and excellence in satellite technology.

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a spacecraft/satellite systems engineer with experience in multiple subsystems.
• Proven experience in satellite assembly, integration, and test campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering for satellite missions, managing system requirements and verification.
• Collaborate with teams to develop satellite architecture and design.

Skills

Spacecraft Systems Engineering

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Pressure Handling

Aerospace Engineering

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering

Master's in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

STK

Python

Job description

As a Senior 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 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.

Company Industry:

• Defence
• Military
• Government