Satellite Operations Engineer

hace 3 días


Madrid, Madrid, España FOSSA Systems A tiempo completo

About FOSSA Systems

FOSSA Systems is a leading space engineering and telecommunications company with +30 employees, specializing in developing and deploying IoT satellite solutions for remote asset management. Leveraging advanced miniaturization and mass production techniques, FOSSA has launched 20 satellites and is actively deploying a groundbreaking satellite constellation to deliver cost-effective, cutting-edge connectivity solutions.

With headquarters in Madrid and an R&D centre in Lisbon, FOSSA Systems is at the forefront of innovation in satellite manufacturing, operations, and IoT connectivity.

Who are we looking for?

We are actively looking for a Satellite Operations Engineer or similar to contribute to the day-to-day operations of satellites, ensuring the successful management of operational alerts, and maintaining comprehensive reporting on the status of satellites and the ground station network.

You will be able to participate in the different steps of the development cycle for all our internal hardware developments in ground, space and user segments.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain real-time, mission-critical software solutions for satellite operations
  • Define satellite communications protocols for mission design (adapting existing protocols to cubesat/new-space missions)
  • Analyse data to identify issues and inefficiencies in the full stack of services and propose solutions to improve productivity
  • Drive improvements to fleet capacity and productivity through process enhancements
  • Monitor satellite health and perform on-orbit experiments

Profile:

  • Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or similar
  • Proficiency in software development, particularly in Python or equivalent languages
  • Proactive, self-starter approach to engineering and problem-solving
  • Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills within a technical team
  • Full professional proficiency in English.

Preferably:

  • Educational Master level
  • Familiarity with satellite engineering and/or the space environment and its challenges
  • Familiarity with communications protocols (TCP/IP, CSP, MQTT, FTP, …) and standards (CCSDS, ECSS)
  • Experience with Bash and Linux
  • Hands-on experience operating spacecraft or remote systems
  • Familiarity with automation and optimization tools

Why FOSSA?

  • Be part of a pioneering company transforming the satellite IoT connectivity landscape.
  • Work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
  • Flexible working arrangements with a strong focus on work-life balance.

FOSSA is a fast growing, revolutionary and dynamic company that works every day to find the latest technology on the market and make wonderful and functional things with it.

We trust each and every one of our employees and give them the space to contribute ideas, to grow, to investigate, to try and learn from their mistakes.

We are a company that believes in equal opportunities, all applications will be considered and no discrimination for any reason will be tolerated.

Location: Madrid, Metropolitan area.

Full Time, Indefinite contract.



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