Satellite Operations Engineer

Team: Engineering Infrastructure

Location: Abu Dhabi

Commitment: Full time

Workplace Type: onsite

About this Role:

• Understand and develop customer Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for operational planning and execution
• Interface with customers prior to and during mission deployment
• Create and maintain mission plans, schedules, operational procedures, and data workflows.
• Execute satellite operations, including participating in the on-call rotation as Satellite Controller/Flight Director
• Configure and set up tools for satellite mission operations, including Python procedures, Grafana dashboards for telemetry monitoring, and contribution to improvement and development of internal mission control software ‘Cockpit’
• Assess & resolve in-orbit anomalies, and maintain overall satellite performance including adherence to all relevant SLAs
• Develop automation for both ground and space-based operations, using Python, Lua, and CUE-based scripting
• Support test campaigns with a ‘test-as-you-fly’ philosophy, by developing procedures and tools for both AIT and flight operations

Must Haves:

• Experience interacting with and managing customers
• Strong background in satellite operations and/or experience working with downstream EO imagery data products
• Willingness to train as a Satellite Controller/Flight Director, including commissioning and on-call rotation
• Proven software development or scripting experience, with strong automation skills
• Proficiency in Python and Git
• Pragmatic mindset with ability to balance short- and long-term operational goals
• High accountability, autonomy, and ownership in delivering results
• Openness to learning and working outside comfort zones in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Haves

• Strong understanding of the end-to-end satellite imagery value chain
• Experience working with defence customers
• Experience with Airbus satellite platforms (Arrow-150 bus) in Avionics, ADCS, or propulsion
• Experience with LEO satellite operations and constellation management
• Background in satellite testing, AIT, validation and verification of complex systems
• Arabic language skills
• Proficiency in Lua and CUE