Lead Satellite Operations Engineer

FOSSA Systems; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working arrangements

Strong focus on work-life balance

Descripción de la vacante

FOSSA Systems in Madrid is seeking a Satellite Operations Engineer to lead and coordinate satellite operations. The role involves developing real-time software solutions and enhancing fleet productivity in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Aerospace, Telecom, or Computer Science, with software development skills, particularly in Python. The position promotes equal opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive team culture.

Formación

• 3+ years of relevant experience in satellite operations.
• Proficiency in software development, particularly in Python or similar languages.
• Basic understanding of telecommunications concepts related to space and IoT.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and execute development of real-time software for satellite operations.
• Run and coordinate the Operations team.
• Drive improvements to fleet capacity and productivity through enhancements.

Conocimientos

Software development proficiency in Python or similar

3+ years of relevant experience

Full professional proficiency in English

Database experience including MySQL

Familiarity with LINUX environments

Understanding of telecommunications concepts

Experience coordinating resources with engineering teams

Practical expertise in data analysis

Hands-on experience operating spacecraft or remote systems

Familiarity with satellite communication protocols

Educación

Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Telecom Engineering, or Computer Science

Herramientas

Automation and optimization tools

Descripción del empleo

We are actively looking for a Satellite Operations Engineer to lead and coordinate FOSSA Satellite Operations department, contributing to the day to day operations of FOSSA Systems satellite fleet.

We are searching for individuals who know how to work in dynamic, young and agile teams supervising people and coordinating with other technical disciplines.

You will be able to participate in the different steps of the development cycle for all our internal hardware developments in ground, space and user segments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute the development of real time, mission critical software solutions for satellite operations.
• Day to day running and coordination of the Operations team.
• Drive improvements to fleet capacity and productivity through process enhancements
• Reporting to the CTO and flight segment responsible

Profile

• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Telecom Engineering, Computer Science or similar
• Proficiency in software development, particularly in Python or similar languages
• Familiarity with LINUX environments
• Basic understanding of conceptual telecommunications concepts related to space and IoT (Polarization, Doppler, Link Budgets, etc.)
• Familiarity with satellite and IoT communication protocols such as CSP, MQTT, LoRaWAN, and NTN NB IoT
• Experience in working with databases, including MySQL
• Full professional proficiency in English
• Data driven mindset with experience in statistical analysis
• Familiarity with the space environment and its challenges
• Proactive approach to engineering and problem solving in high demand and critical scenarios
• Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills within a technical team
• Hands on experience operating spacecraft or remote systems
• Experience coordinating resources and projects with multiple engineering teams
• Practical expertise in data analysis for problem solving
• Familiarity with automation and optimization tools
• Contributions to open source software projects

Why FOSSA?

• Be part of a pioneering company transforming the satellite IoT connectivity landscape.
• Work with cutting-edge technology in a fast paced, innovative environment.
• Flexible working arrangements with a strong focus on work-life balance.

FOSSA is a fast growing, revolutionary and dynamic company that works every day to find the latest technology on the market and make wonderful and functional things with it.

We trust each and every one of our employees and give them the space to contribute ideas, to grow, to investigate, to try and learn from their mistakes.

We are a company that believes in equal opportunities, all applications will be considered and no discrimination for any reason will be tolerated.