Space Infrastructure Software Engineer
Loft Orbital SolutionsAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Posted August 11, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Loft Orbital Solutions specializes in building space infrastructure to enable any entity to leverage space benefits. They offer a standardized satellite platform that can be tailored for various customer missions, utilizing proprietary hardware and software layers on a commodity satellite bus to provide a turnkey and plug-and-play solution.
Job Description
Orbitworks is a commercial firm in the UAE aiming to build a mass-manufacture satellite launch facility. They are seeking a Space Infrastructure Software Engineer to scale their operations, improve reliability, and expand their satellite fleet. The role involves software development, system integration, and support for mission operations, including flight management and incident response.
Requirements
- Proven experience developing software with solid automation skills.
- Ability to work across the full software and hardware stack.
- Proficiency in Python & Git.
- Demonstrated scripting experience, preferably in Python.
- Strong background in Satellite Operations and Complex Systems Management.
- Willingness to be trained as a satellite controller and Flight Director.
- Pragmatic mindset.
- Accountability and autonomy.
- Openness to learning.