Flight Operations Engineer

Flight Operations Engineer

EnduroSat

Sofia, Bulgaria

What is the role?

As a Flight Operations Engineer at our dynamic space operations center, you will become an integral part of our Satellite Operations team. In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of the day-to-day flight operations of our spacecraft and contribute directly to mission success and reliability - combining hands-on operational duties with the engineering judgment needed to keep our fleet healthy on orbit.

Some of your daily tasks will include:

• Monitor and analyze spacecraft telemetry, and investigate off-nominal behavior
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks
• Plan and execute payload commissioning based on operational documentation
• Develop, validate, and maintain flight procedures and automation scripts for different operational flows
• Coordinate operational activities (passes, contacts, campaigns) and maintain accurate activity logs during daily operations
• Support anomaly investigation and resolution, and contribute to continuous improvement of operational processes

What do we look for?

• Degree in a technical field (aerospace, electronics, software, or similar)
• Experience in time-critical operations (spacecraft operations, air traffic control, or similar)
• Good knowledge of at least one scripting language (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Good command of technical documentation, including the ability to author and refine operational procedures
• Knowledge and experience in electronics testing, C/C++ or Python, and data analysis are considered advantageous

How to stand out?

• Be open to knowledge-sharing
• Understand the importance of last-mile delivery
• Be a quick learner, proactive, and a self-starter
• Have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
• Be passionate about space