Satellite Operations Software Engineer

About this Role: • Execute satellite operations, including participating in the on-call rotation as Satellite Controller/Flight Director. • Configure and set up tools for programs, including procedures, dashboards, subschedules, resolvers, and auto-pilot plans. • Configure systems for commissioning and nominal operations. • Handle anomalies and maintain overall space infrastructure performance. • Develop automation for both ground and space-based operations. • Script mission performance and cockpit configurations, preferably in Python. • Validate and verify tools used in satellite operations. • Support test campaigns prior to and during launch. • Apply the Test as We Fly methodology for all mission-critical systems. • Understand customer CONOPS for operational planning and execution. • Interface with customers prior to and during mission deployment. Must Haves: • Strong background in satellite operations and complex systems management. • Willingness to train as a Satellite Controller/Flight Director, including commissioning and on-call rotation. • Proven software development experience with strong automation skills. • Ability to work across full hardware/software stack (ground-based, space-based, and interface systems). • 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 environmentScripting experience for automation and mission operations. Nice to Haves • Experience with Airbus satellite platforms (Arrow-150 bus) in avionics, ADCS, or propulsion. • Experience with LEO satellite operations and constellation management. • Experience interacting with and managing customers. • Background in satellite testing, AIT, validation and verification of complex systems. • Arabic language skills or willingness to learn. • Strong background in satellite operations and complex systems management. • Willingness to train as a Satellite Controller/Flight Director, including commissioning and on-call rotation. • Proven software development experience with strong automation skills. • Ability to work across full hardware/software stack (ground-based, space-based, and interface systems). • 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 environmentScripting experience for automation and mission operations. • Experience with Airbus satellite platforms (Arrow-150 bus) in avionics, ADCS, or propulsion. • Experience with LEO satellite operations and constellation management. • Experience interacting with and managing customers. • Background in satellite testing, AIT, validation and verification of complex systems. • Arabic language skills or willingness to learn.