Test Infrastructure Engineer

Loft Orbital; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Dubai is seeking a Test Bench & Test Station Development Engineer to design and maintain test infrastructure for satellite hardware. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in Linux, networking, and embedded systems, along with strong debugging skills and proficiency in Python. This position involves collaborating with various teams to ensure test efficiency and reliability while driving improvements in test processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Linux and networking.
• Hands-on experience with embedded hardware.
• Strong debugging skills for Linux management.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain SIL and HIL test benches.
• Contribute to process improvements and standardization.
• Act as a point of contact for test infrastructure needs.

Skills

Linux and networking fundamentals

Embedded hardware experience

System validation and platform integration

Debugging skills for Linux

Proficient in Python and scripting languages

Software development practices

Tools

Docker

Continuous integration tools

Job description

About This Role

Test Bench & Test Station Development

Design, build, and maintain software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test benches to support satellite hardware and software validation

Own updates, evolution, and lifecycle management of test infrastructure to support current and future programs

Maintain and improve test stations, tools, and equipment for integration and test (I&T) campaigns

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Systems, AIT, Software, and Product teams from design to execution, ensuring test infrastructure meets program objectives

Support AIT campaigns with test setup, troubleshooting, and automation improvements

Process & Tooling Improvement

Refine and standardize tools, processes, and interfaces involved in test infrastructure

Automate repetitive tasks and improve dynamicity in test workflows

Contribute to company-level process definitions to meet Orbitworks’ scaling goals

Stakeholder Interaction

Act as the point of contact for test infrastructure needs, working closely with engineering teams to prioritize and deliver solutions

Identify pain points and propose actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reliability

Must Haves

5+ years of experience working with Linux and networking fundamentals

Hands-on experience with embedded hardware (Engineering Models, Flight Models)

Proven track record in system validation and platform integration

Strong debugging skills for Linux system management (systemd, networkd, file systems) and HIL setups

Solid understanding of VLANs, OSI layers, packet tracing, TCP / UDP protocols, and network diagnostics tools (tcpdump, Wireshark)

Proficient in Python and scripting languages (e.g., bash)

Skilled with software development practices, version control (git, GitLab), and containerization (Docker, pods)

Experience with continuous integration tools and cloud-based automation

Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and procurement processes

Nice to Haves

Deep understanding of embedded and space protocols and standards

Experience collaborating with mechanical and electrical engineering teams

Knowledge of harness design and build

Additional programming languages (C, C++, C#, Lua, YAML, Cue)

Experience setting up automated HIL test benches

Previous work with space systems

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.

Candidates must have over 5 years of experience with Linux, networking fundamentals, and embedded hardware.

Strong debugging skills and proficiency in Python and scripting languages are essential.