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As a Satellite Operations Software Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the development, automation, and operation of Orbitworks’ satellite programs.
This is a hand on satellite operations role combined with software development and systems engineering to ensure mission success from design to orbit.
You will work across the full stack software, hardware, and operational interfaces to deliver robust, scalable solutions that support satellite commissioning, nominal operations, and anomaly resolution.
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
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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
