Satellite Operations Software Engineer

Loft Orbital

full-time

Posted on: 9/22/2025

Origin: • 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

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Mid-LevelSenior

Python

About the 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.

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 environment.
Scripting experience for automation and mission operations.
Experience with Airbus satellite platforms (Arrow-150 bus) in avionics, ADCS, or propulsion (nice to have).
Experience with LEO satellite operations and constellation management (nice to have).
Experience interacting with and managing customers (nice to have).
Background in satellite testing, AIT, validation and verification of complex systems (nice to have).
Arabic language skills or willingness to learn (nice to have).