Payload operations engineer

Job title:

Payload operations engineer

Company:

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Job description

The Payload Operations Engineer performs all activities required to operate the satellite payload subsystems to support constellation service and in-orbit testing. This is a day-staff shift position supporting each of the Satellite Operations Centers (SOCs) but will also require support during some weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts in order to provide 24×7 payload support.The Payload Operations Engineer will take care of:

• Support development of payload operations tools required for efficient automated payload tasks
• Operate payload tools to create all configuration items required for the payload in-orbit testing (IOT) and commercial service
• Monitor the service/test automation and analyze the results via evaluation of telemetries and logs
• Coordinate payload system configuration changes as required to maintain commercial service levels
• Work with tool developers for functionality updates and payload software updates
• Coordinate troubleshooting with SOC, Network Operations Center (NOC) and Subsystem engineers to resolve any service issues
• Monitor and process payload subsystem telemetry data to maintain payload subsystem state of health including but not limited to power, thermal, and RF performance
• Maintain situational awareness of satellite, payload, and ground configuration and status
• Operate SOC operations software tools
• Support development of automated operations tools
• Participate in daily shift handover briefings
• Support mission product development including procedure development, test, and validation
• Support system readiness, planning, and preparation for satellite in-orbit milestones
• Attend required and routine training sessions, simulations, rehearsals, conferences, and program reviews

Aerospace CompanyBarcelona, Baix LlobregatThe Payload Operations Engineer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field
• Must be a legally able to work in Spain
• English speaking
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to work in an environment with rapidly evolving system requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Technical understanding of satellite system architecture and subsystem functionality
• High level of problem-solving capabilities
• Familiarity with engineering analysis tools

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience, and/or Masters degree
• Experience working with satellite communication payloads
• Multi-satellite LEO constellation experience
• Demonstrated ability to drive requirements for concepts of operation
• Familiarity with version control software, preferably Git
• Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence)
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, Python, Matlab, C#,

Satellite manufacturing company with one of its offices located in el Baix Llobregat (Barcelona). Looking for a Payload Operations Engineer.30% home office

Expected salary

€38000 – 45000 per year

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 23:01:00 GMT

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