Satellite Operations & Systems Engineer - Flexible Hours

SATLANTIS; Lejona; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Flexible working hours

Autonomy culture

Growth and learning

Job summary

SATLANTIS in Leioa, Spain, seeks a Satellite Operations & Systems Engineer to join the Operations Team, blending hands-on engineering with mission operations to monitor, control, and optimize satellites in orbit. You will work on LEOP, commissioning, in-orbit tests, anomaly investigations, and develop operational products; space systems and simulations will be a core focus.

Fluency in English is required, Spanish is a plus, and the role offers autonomy with flexible hours in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in spacecraft systems or operations.
• Fluent English; Spanish is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Participate in satellite operations during LEOP, commissioning, nominal mission, and end-of-life activities.
• Contribute to tests in-orbit and anomaly investigations with ops teams.
• Support preparation and validation of operational products like Mission Control Software.
• Process and analyze telemetry data and maintain supporting tools.
• Contribute to training and operational readiness of the team.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Independent work

Fluent English

Education

Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

Mission Control Software

Job description

SATLANTIS in Leioa, Spain, seeks a Satellite Operations & Systems Engineer to join the Operations Team, blending hands-on engineering with mission operations to monitor, control, and optimize satellites in orbit. You will work on LEOP, commissioning, in-orbit tests, anomaly investigations, and develop operational products; space systems and simulations will be a core focus.

Fluency in English is required, Spanish is a plus, and the role offers autonomy with flexible hours in a dynamic,