Payload Ops Engineer - 24x7 Satellite Support, Barcelona

Michael Page; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Payload Operations Engineer for a day-staff shift in Barcelona, Spain. The role supports satellite payload subsystems, with weekend/holiday/on-call duties to ensure 24x7 payload support.

The position is based in Barcelona and involves coordinating with SOC, NOC, and subsystem engineers. The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree, strong communication, and the ability to work in a dynamic, evolving system environment, plus experience with telemetry analysis and payload

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM field.
• Legal to work in Spain.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to evolving system requirements.
• Ability to work independently.
• Technical understanding of satellite system architecture.
• High level of problem-solving capabilities.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Support development of payload operations tools for automated tasks.
• Operate payload tools to create configuration items for in-orbit testing and service.
• Monitor service/test automation and analyze telemetries and logs.
• Coordinate payload system configuration changes to maintain service levels.
• Work with tool developers for updates to payload software.
• Coordinate troubleshooting with SOC, NOC and subsystem engineers.
• Monitor payload telemetry data for health of power, thermal, RF subsystems.
• Maintain situational awareness of satellite, payload, and ground configuration and status.
• Operate SOC operations software tools.
• Support development of automated operations tools.
• Participate in daily shift handover briefings.
• Support mission product development including procedures, testing, and validation.
• Assist system readiness and planning for satellite milestones.
• Attend training sessions and program reviews.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Satellite system knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Payload Operations Engineer for a day-staff shift in Barcelona, Spain. The role supports satellite payload subsystems, with weekend/holiday/on-call duties to ensure 24x7 payload support.

The position is based in Barcelona and involves coordinating with SOC, NOC, and subsystem engineers. The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree, strong communication, and the ability to work in a dynamic, evolving system environment, plus experience with telemetry analysis and payload