This job is no longer available

The job listing you are looking has expired.
Please browse our latest remote jobs.

See open jobs →
← Back to all jobs
Loft Orbital logo
Loft Orbital

Satellite Operations Lead (Orbitworks - UAE)

On site Operations
Added
5 hours ago
Location
Type
Full time
Salary
Not Specified

Use AI to Automatically Apply!

Let your AI Job Copilot auto-fill application questions
Auto-apply to relevant jobs from 300,000 companies

Auto-apply with JobCopilot Apply manually instead
Save job

Related skills

python avionics mission planning satellite operations adcs

Wanna join the adventure?

As the Satellite Operations Lead for Orbitworks, you will serve as the anchor of the Satellite Operations team.

You will lead the operational launch of the Orbitworks satellite fleet in the UAE and will leverage your technical and leadership skills to ensure smooth operation, mission planning, and integration with Loft’s global satellite operations. This role demands leadership, technical excellence, and operational efficiency in high-stakes environments.

About This Role:

  • Operate and manage satellite fleet shifts, ensuring continuous mission operations.
  • Drive satellite operations strategy while collaborating on software and avionics.
  • Participate in development sprints and contribute to mission planning.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers to develop an independent, UAE-based satellite team.
  • Liaise with leadership to ensure alignment with Loft’s global operations

    • Must Haves:

  • Strong satellite operations background, capable of understanding complex mission requirements
  • Demonstrated scripting experience, preferably in Python, for automation and mission performance
  • Proven leadership skills; ability to lead a technical team in high-pressure environments.

    • Nice to Haves:

  • Experience with Airbus satellite platforms, particularly the Arrow-150 bus, in avionics, ADCS, or propulsion
  • Experience with low-earth orbit satellite operations
  • Hands-on Python development and testing experience, working with a complex software stack
  • Experience with satellite constellation management
  • Arabic language skills or a willingness to learn is highly desirable

    • Additional Information

    Orbitworks' mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbital's heritage, Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass-manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50,000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi.

    Use AI to Automatically Apply!

    Let your AI Job Copilot auto-fill application questions
    Auto-apply to relevant jobs from 300,000 companies

    Auto-apply with JobCopilot Apply manually instead
    Share job

    Meet JobCopilot: Your Personal AI Job Hunter

    Automatically Apply to On site Operations Jobs. Just set your preferences and Job Copilot will do the rest—finding, filtering, and applying while you focus on what matters.
    Activate JobCopilot

    Related Operations Jobs

    See more Operations jobs →