Satellite Operations Engineer (LEO Missions)

Join our team and build the furure of space technology

We´re expanding our team at Alén Space, and are looking for a Satellite Operations Engineer (LEO Missions); with passion in what you do, talented and experienced; to be involved in the design, preparation, and execution of operations for satellites and payloads. This will include working with the presente satellites and payloads, preparing procedures and telecommand batches, planning operations, and performing telemetry analysis. They will also collaborate closely with the on-board and mission control software teams to define user and operational requirements, as well as participate in software and system-level test campaigns.

What you will be doing?
- Ongoing monitoring and operations planning for in-orbit LEO satellites.
- Design and preparation of operations for various LEO missions.
- Preparation of operational procedures and sequences, contingency plans and testing checklists.
- Telemetry analysis to monitor the health of satellites, constellations,



platform subsystems and payloads.
- Preparation and execution of LEOP (Launch and Early Orbit Phase) and commissioning campaigns.
- Preparation and execution of routine and contingency operations.
- Support for final on-ground testing of satellites.
- Collaboration with the software team to develop and test new tools.
- Evolution of satellite operation manuals and procedures.
- Collaboration with the systems engineering team for new mission design and platform evolution. Interaction with customers and other stakeholders such as launch providers and ground station networks.

What do we need in our team
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Telecommunication, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent technical degree.
- Knowledge of common spacecraft architecture and subsystems.
- Some experience in LEO small satellite operations, design, and/or AIV.
- Strong knowledge of spacecraft systems, with

📌 Satellite Operations Engineer (Nigrán)
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