Senior Flight Operations Engineer

About us

We are EnduroSat! A fast-growing space scale-up at the forefront of satellite innovation, specializing in advanced software-flexible satellites for commercial, governmental, and scientific endeavors.

• This is more than a job, it’s a mission

  We are making space universally accessible and redefining what’s possible.

• We get things done

  We take ownership of what we do, and we work hard to make a difference.

• We are fearless

  Transparency is our only way forward. We dare to address and resolve issues head-on.

• We learn from our mistakes

  We deliver, take informed risks, and evolve to achieve our goals. We compare with the best version of ourselves.

What is the role?

As a Senior Flight Operations Engineer at our space operations center, you will play a leading role in our Satellite Operations team. You will own the flight operations of our growing spacecraft fleet end to end: setting operational standards, making key decisions during critical mission phases, and helping the team through complex on-orbit challenges. Beyond hands-on operations, you will shape how we operate at scale by driving process maturity, automation and cross-team alignment to ensure mission success and long-term fleet reliability.

What will you be responsible for?

• Lead flight operations for multiple missions, including LEOP, commissioning, nominal operations and end-of-life phases
• Act as the operational authority during critical events and anomalies, making time-sensitive decisions and coordinating the response across engineering teams
• Lead anomaly investigations and root-cause analyses, and drive corrective and preventive actions into design, procedures and tooling
• Define, review and approve flight procedures, operational concepts and contingency plans
• Drive the development of operations automation and tooling to support a scalable, multi-satellite fleet
• Identify, assess and mitigate operational risks at mission and fleet level
• Work closely with Systems Engineering, Payload, Software and Ground Segment teams to ensure operability is built into spacecraft and missions from early design phases

What do we look for?

• Degree in a technical field (aerospace, electronics, software or similar)
• 5+ years of experience in spacecraft operations, including hands-on involvement in at least one LEOP or commissioning campaign
• Proven experience leading anomaly investigations and making decisions in time-critical operational environments
• Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems (ADCS, EPS, communications, OBC, payloads) and how they interact on orbit
• Solid scripting and automation skills (Python or similar) and experience with telemetry analysis and operations tooling
• Track record of authoring, reviewing and improving operational procedures and documentation
• Experience mentoring or guiding other team members
• Experience with small satellites or constellations, ground segment systems, or ECSS/CCSDS standards is a strong advantage

How to stand out?

• Bring a strong sense of ownership and accountability for mission outcomes
• Stay calm and structured under pressure, especially during critical events
• Actively share knowledge and help raise the capability of the whole team
• Think beyond daily operations and contribute to how the team scales
• Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Be passionate about space

Why EnduroSat?

• Fast-paced and delivery-focused culture

  We work with well-defined quarterly-based objectives that allow us to fast-track the progression of our work and improve as we go.

• Tough engineering challenges and hard-core R&D

  You will work on unique space technology and build next-gen innovations, mentored by world-recognized space experts.

• Constant learning and progression

  Own your personal growth through our career progression framework and educational programs.

• Chance to join our space educational program

  Meet international space experts and improve your knowledge and skillset through our hands-on educational program.

At EnduroSat, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. This position is open to people with disabilities in accordance with the Bulgarian Persons with Disabilities Act, ensuring accessibility and reasonable accommodation in the workplace.