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Lead Satellite Environmental Test Engineer

Abu DhabiOn-siteFull-time

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Lead environmental test engineer responsible for end-to-end vibration, TVAC, thermal and EMC/EMI campaigns, test planning, SOP creation, equipment maintenance, data analysis, and cross-functional coordination at Loft Orbital's UAE facility.

About this role

Orbitworks is significantly increasing the level of our satellite production and therefore we require a highly experienced Lead Environmental Test Engineer to join the team at our newly opened, state-of-the-art satellite production facility in the UAE.
This role provides the opportunity to own the full lifecycle of environmental verification and test —from early program feasibility, to planning, SOP creation, infrastructure readiness, maintenance oversight, right through to the hands-on execution of Vibration, TVAC, Thermal, and EMC/EMI campaigns.
This role is vital as it ensures our satellites are tested reliably, on schedule, and to the high standards required for us to launch.

Responsibilities

  • Perform test feasibility assessment during early satellite program phases.
  • Build long-term and short-term environmental test plans based on program needs.
  • Produce SOPs and process documentation for all test equipment operations.
  • Oversee readiness, calibration, and maintenance (including maintenance contracts) for vibration tables, TVAC chambers, thermal systems, and EMC/EMI test equipment.
  • Prepare hardware, instrumentation, facility setups, and DAQ configurations prior to test campaigns.
  • Lead execution of Vibration, TVAC, Thermal, and EMC/EMI tests.
  • Supervise test technicians; ensure procedural discipline and configuration control.
  • Analyze test data and generate qualification/acceptance reports.
  • Interface with Systems Engineering, AIT, QA, and external vendors on environmental test matters.
  • Must-have Skills & Experience

  • Satellite Environmental test engineering experience (Vibration, TVAC, Thermal, EMC/EMI)
  • Ability to conduct feasibility assessments & long-term test planning
  • Strong knowledge of instrumentation & DAQ systems
  • Ability to write SOPs, process docs, and procedures
  • Experience with test standards (GEVS, MIL-STD-1540, ECSS, etc.)
  • Strong analytical skills for test data interpretation
  • Experience managing maintenance and calibration programs
  • Cross-functional communication & documentation discipline
  • Nice-to-Have Skills & Experience

  • Python scripting / automation
  • EMC/EMI test experience
  • Experience in satellite manufacturing environments
  • Familiarity with high-volume test cycles and cleanroom operations.
  • Experience with design-for-test inputs
  • Skills

    Automation / Python Scripting (Nice-to-Have)Configuration ControlCross-functional CommunicationEMC/EMI TestingFixture And Hardware Setup For TestsInstrumentation & DAQ SystemsSOP Creation & Process DocumentationTest Data AnalysisTest Equipment Maintenance & CalibrationTest Planning & Feasibility AssessmentTest Standards (GEVS, MIL-STD-1540, ECSS)Thermal TestingTVAC (thermal Vacuum) TestingVibration Testing

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