Senior Officer – Satellite Technology, KNSRC

Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS); Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 7,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuwait National Space Research Centre (KNSRC), a department within KFAS, is seeking engineers to support satellite mission activities across the lifecycle. The role involves translating mission objectives into technical requirements, coordinating with subsystems, and assisting in testing and ground-segment operations.

Candidates should have a 4-year engineering degree, proficiency in English and Arabic, and be prepared to contribute to mission planning and technical studies under senior

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the same or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support satellite mission activities across the mission lifecycle (definition, integration, testing, launch prep, commissioning, operational follow-up).
• Translate mission objectives into technical requirements and subsystem specifications under guidance.
• Contribute to studies, feasibility, schedules, and risk assessments for mission planning.
• Monitor mission performance, investigate issues, and support corrective actions during operations.
• Support design and integration of satellite systems and subsystems to ensure compatibility and readiness.
• Assist in payload integration and interfacing with sensors and subsystems across teams.
• Apply systems engineering processes including requirements tracking, interfaces, verification, and change control.
• Participate in testing and validation (functional, performance, environmental) of systems.
• Maintain and operate ground-segment elements and mission-control tools and related infrastructure.
• Support development and improvement of satellite technologies and related space tech.

Skills

English

Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Systems Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electronics / Instrumentation

Job description

The following announcement is for a position within the Kuwait National Space Research Centre (KNSRC), a department within KFAS.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, or a related field (with recognition by the relevant Ministry of Higher Education).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the same or related field
• Proficient in English and Arabic.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the development and execution of satellite mission activities across relevant phases of the mission lifecycle, including system definition, integration, testing, launch preparation, commissioning support, and operational follow-up.
• Assist in translating mission objectives into technical requirements, subsystem specifications, payload needs, and implementation activities under the guidance of the Senior Specialist.
• Contribute to technical studies, feasibility assessments, schedule inputs, and risk identification to support mission planning and execution.
• Assist in monitoring mission performance, investigating technical issues, and contributing to corrective actions during operational phases.
• Support satellite system and subsystem design and integration activities to ensure technical compatibility, interface alignment, and mission readiness.
• Assist in the integration of payloads, sensors, and related subsystems into satellite platforms in coordination with relevant technical teams.
• Support the application of systems engineering processes across assigned activities, including requirements tracking, interface coordination, verification support, and change control.
• Participate in testing and validation activities, including functional, performance, and environmental testing, to confirm the readiness of systems and subsystems.
• Support the operation, maintenance, and enhancement of ground-segment elements, including mission-control tools, ground-support systems, and related technical infrastructure.
• Maintain and operate engineering and testing facilities, including electronics laboratories, sensor development laboratories, and environmental testing capabilities, to support satellite technology activities.
• Support the development and technical improvement of satellite systems, subsystems, and related space technologies to enhance performance, reliability, and long-term sustainability.
• Contribute to prototype development, engineering enhancements, and technical improvements related to satellite technology activities.
• Coordinate with relevant internal teams to support satellite technology activities, including system integration, calibration alignment, telemetry-related support, and mission execution.
• Support communication and coordination with satellite vendors, manufacturers, launch service providers, testing and integration facilities, technology suppliers, and other relevant external stakeholders involved in satellite activities.

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copy of Civil ID.
• Certificate of insured service periods issued by the Public Institution for Social Security (PIFSS), dated on or after the announcement date.
• Academic certificate(s) and transcript(s), including the final graduation GPA.
• Equivalency of the academic certificate(s) from the Ministry of Higher Education, and Authentication of the transcript(s) for graduates of universities other than Kuwait University.

DISCLAIMER:

Applications that do not meet the requirements or fail to submit all required documents within the announcement period will not be considered.