Flight Operations Engineer – GEO Satellite Services

Infinite Orbits PTE Ltd.; Toulouse; Hybride; EUR 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Infinite Orbits, based in Toulouse, France, is seeking a Flight Operations Engineer to define and develop the operations concept for GEO satellites delivering space-based services such as SSA.

You will translate ConOps and subsystem data into a cohesive Flight Operations architecture, and eventually perform hands-on operations once the satellite becomes operational.

Join a multinational team pushing the space industry forward with innovative tools and collaborative workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 3+ years of satellite mission operations or flight systems engineering (LEO/GEO).
• Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems and ground segment interactions.
• Experience writing technical documentation and procedures.
• Familiarity with operational software tools, e.g., SCOS-2000.

Responsabilités

• Analyze Concepts of Operations (ConOps) and derive detailed Flight Operations concepts.
• Define operational modes, sequences, and decision trees for nominal and off-nominal scenarios.
• Interface with spacecraft subsystem teams to understand telemetry/command interfaces.
• Develop and document ConOps, Flight Operations Manual, and Flight Operating Procedures.
• Support day-to-day mission operations post-launch and monitor spacecraft health.

Connaissances

Satellite operations

Flight operations

ConOps design

Telemetry & commanding

Technical documentation

SCOS-2000

Python

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related field

Outils

SCOS-2000

Spacecraft simulators

Description du poste

Flight Operations Engineer – GEO Satellite Services

Established in 2017, Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace company, based in Toulouse, pushing the boundaries of in-orbit services with cutting-edge spacecraft driven by its own Rendez-Vous solution, an advanced Autonomous Vision-Based Navigation Solution. IO has two generations of missions

"Orbit Guard" provides Inspection and Space Situational Awareness services in GEO. Our first, OG-1 was launched on 1 May 2023, the second is launching in 2025 and the third third launching in 2026.

"Endurance" is a docking service capable of extending the life of GEO telecom satellites, by taking over AOCS takeover for 5 years.

About the Role

The Flight Operations Engineer is to define and develop the operations concept and procedures for a Geo-orbit satellites providing space-based services such as Space Situational Awareness (SSA) .

Initially, the role will focus on transforming high-level Concepts of Operations (ConOps) , subsystem specifications, and software/equipment documentation into a cohesive Flight Operations architecture . Over time, this position will evolve to include hands-on execution of flight operations once the satellite becomes operational.

Job Description

Phase 1 – Design & Definition:

Analyze mission-level Concepts of Operations (ConOps) and derive detailed Flight Operations concepts and requirements.

Define operational modes, sequences, and decision trees for nominal and off-nominal scenarios.

Interface with spacecraft subsystem teams (ADCS, thermal, propulsion, communications, etc.) to understand equipment capabilities, constraints, and telemetry/command interfaces.

Collaborate with ground segment, mission planning, and software teams to define required tools and interfaces.

Develop and document:

Operations Concepts (ConOps)

Flight Operations Manual (FOM)

Flight Operating Procedures (FOPs)

Contingency and anomaly response plans

Participate in system integration and test campaigns to validate operational concepts and procedures in simulated environments.

Phase 2 – Operations Execution:

Support or lead day-to-day mission operations post-launch, including planning, commanding, and monitoring of spacecraft activities.

Participate in shift rotations for LEOP (Launch and Early Orbit Phase) and commissioning, as needed.

Monitor spacecraft health and safety, investigate anomalies, and execute recovery actions.

Interface with external customers or users services to ensure mission responsiveness and data continuity.

Continuously refine operational procedures based on in-flight data and lessons learned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related field.

3+ years of experience in satellite mission operations or flight systems engineering (preferably LEO or GEO missions).

Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems and ground segment interactions.

Experience writing technical documentation and procedures.

Familiarity with operational software tools (e.g., SCOS-2000).

Comfortable working across multiple teams and managing ambiguity in early mission phases.

Preferred:

Experience with GEO satellite operations.

Experience with test campaigns and spacecraft simulators.

Python experience for tools automation or telemetry analysis.

Ability to work shifts during critical mission phases (LEOP, anomaly resolution).

What we offer

The opportunity to be part of an international team transforming the space industry.

A creative and innovative work environment where ideas turn into reality.