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 24x7 payload support. Work place: Barcelona. Satellite manufacturing company with one of its offices located in el Baix Llobregat (Barcelona). Looking for a Payload Operations Engineer. 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. Perfil idóneo The 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
* 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
* 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#, Aerospace sector Flexibility Barcelona

📌 Payload Operations Engineer (Barcelona)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Barcelona