Satellite Operations Engineer

FOSSA Systems; Las Rozas de Madrid; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FOSSA Systems in Madrid is seeking a Satellite Operations Engineer to join the Operations team. You will monitor, command, and maintain the company’s satellite fleet while building tools that keep operations reliable and scalable.

The role requires a degree in aerospace, telecom, or computer science, strong Python skills, and a solid Linux background. Fluency in English and a data-driven mindset are essential to analyse telemetry and optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Telecom Engineering, Computer Science or similar.
• Proficiency in Python or similar languages.
• Solid background in Linux environments.
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• Data driven mindset with experience in problem solving and data analysis.
• Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills within a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of real time, mission critical software solutions for satellite operations.
• Perform day-to-day operations of the FOSSA satellite fleet.
• Development of internal tools and automation for telemetry monitoring, command scheduling and anomaly alerting.
• Data analysis of satellite telemetry to assess fleet health and performance.
• Test execution and validation of ground and space segment software and hardware.
• Generate project documentation (reports, test campaigns, etc.).

Skills

Python

Linux

English

Data analysis

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Aerospace Engineering

Telecom Engineering

Computer Science

MSc (Space/Telecom/CS)

Tools

MQTT

LoRaWAN

CSP

NTN IoT

Job description

About FOSSA

At FOSSA, we’re redefining how the world connects. As a leading space engineering and telecommunications company, we specialize in developing and deploying space technologies that enable a new era of communications. With a team of over +50 talented professionals, we’ve already launched +25 satellites and are actively building a next-generation satellite constellation to deliver cost-effective, cutting-edge connectivity where it’s needed most.

With headquarters in Madrid and an R&D center in Lisbon, FOSSA is at the forefront of innovation in satellite manufacturing, operations, and IoT connectivity.

Who are we looking for?

FOSSA is actively looking for a Satellite Operations Engineer to join the Operations department, contributing to the day-to-day operations of FOSSA Systems satellite fleet. This person will be responsible for monitoring, commanding and maintaining the satellite fleet, and for building the software tools that keep those operations reliable and scalable.

We are searching for individuals who know how to work in dynamic, young and agile teams.

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

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of real time, mission critical software solutions for satellite operations.
• Performing day-to-day operations of the FOSSA satellite fleet.
• Development of internal tools and automation for telemetry monitoring, command scheduling and anomaly alerting.
• Data analysis of satellite telemetry to assess fleet health and performance.
• Test execution and validation of ground and space segment software and hardware.
• Generate project documentation (reports, test campaigns, etc.).

Profile

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Telecom Engineering, Computer Science or similar.
• Proficiency in software development, particularly in Python or similar languages.
• Solid background in LINUX environments.
• Basic understanding of telecommunications concepts related to space and IoT (Polarization, Doppler, Link Budgets, etc.).
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• Data driven mindset with experience in problem solving and data analysis.
• Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills within a technical team.

Preferably

• MSc in Space, Telecom Engineering, Computer Science or similar.
• Familiarity with the space environment and its challenges.
• Familiarity with satellite and IoT communication protocols such as CSP, MQTT, LoRaWAN, and NTN N- IoT.
• Experience in mission design.
• Contributions to open-source space-oriented software projects.
• Hands-on technical experience through a rocketry team, CubeSat project, equivalent engineering club or academic project.
• Proactive approach to engineering and problem solving in high demand and critical scenarios.
• Hands on experience operating spacecraft or remote systems.

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.

Location: Madrid, Metropolitan area.

Full Time, Indefinite contract.