Senior Flight-Operations Satellite Systems Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Flight-Operations Satellite Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration, and optimization of advanced satellite operations for LEO and MEO missions. In this role, you will provide technical leadership across flight operations, systems engineering, and mission planning while supporting the development of automated satellite operations and next‑generation space systems.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, integration, and operation of satellite flight systems for LEO and MEO missions.
• Develop and enhance automated satellite operations and mission workflows.
• Define and support space and ground segment architecture, system integration, and operational concepts.
• Collaborate with flight software teams to support mission operations and system performance.
• Develop and maintain satellite database operations and telemetry management strategies.
• Create and utilize system models and simulation tools to validate mission performance.
• Develop automation scripts and engineering tools using Python or other scripting languages.
• Utilize MATLAB and AGI Systems Tool Kit (STK) to support mission analysis, modeling, and system validation.
• Mentor engineering teams and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience supporting LEO and/or MEO satellite systems.
• Experience with automated satellite operations, system design, and IoT technologies.
• Strong systems engineering experience in space and ground segment design, specification, and integration.
• Experience with flight software and its role in satellite operations.
• Experience with satellite database operations and telemetry structures.
• Experience creating or utilizing models and simulation software.
• Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB.
• Experience using AGI Systems Tool Kit (STK).

Required skills

• Python
• MATLAB
• AGI Systems Tool Kit (STK)