Flight Operations Engineer – GEO Satellite Services

Toulouse, France

Job Type

Full Time

About the Company

Established in 2017, Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace company, based in Toulouse, pushing the boundaries of in-orbit services with cutting-edge spacecraft driven by its own Rendez-Vous solution, an advanced Autonomous Vision-Based Navigation Solution. IO has two generations of missions

• "Orbit Guard" provides Inspection and Space Situational Awareness services in GEO. Our first, OG-1 was launched on 1 May 2023, the second is launching in 2025 and the third third launching in 2026.

• "Endurance" is a docking service capable of extending the life of GEO telecom satellites, by taking over AOCS takeover for 5 years.

About the Role

The Flight Operations Engineer is to define and develop the operations concept and procedures for a Geo-orbit satellites providing space-based services such as Space Situational Awareness (SSA).

Initially, the role will focus on transforming high-level Concepts of Operations (ConOps), subsystem specifications, and software/equipment documentation into a cohesive Flight Operations architecture. Over time, this position will evolve to include hands-on execution of flight operations once the satellite becomes operational.

Job Description

Phase 1 – Design & Definition:

• Analyze mission-level Concepts of Operations (ConOps) and derive detailed Flight Operations concepts and requirements.

• Define operational modes, sequences, and decision trees for nominal and off-nominal scenarios.

• Interface with spacecraft subsystem teams (ADCS, thermal, propulsion, communications, etc.) to understand equipment capabilities, constraints, and telemetry/command interfaces.

• Collaborate with ground segment, mission planning, and software teams to define required tools and interfaces.

• Develop and document:

• Operations Concepts (ConOps)

• Flight Operations Manual (FOM)

• Flight Operating Procedures (FOPs)

• Contingency and anomaly response plans

• Participate in system integration and test campaigns to validate operational concepts and procedures in simulated environments.

Phase 2 – Operations Execution:

• Support or lead day-to-day mission operations post-launch, including planning, commanding, and monitoring of spacecraft activities.

• Participate in shift rotations for LEOP (Launch and Early Orbit Phase) and commissioning, as needed.

• Monitor spacecraft health and safety, investigate anomalies, and execute recovery actions.

• Interface with external customers or users services to ensure mission responsiveness and data continuity.

• Continuously refine operational procedures based on in-flight data and lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience in satellite mission operations or flight systems engineering (preferably LEO or GEO missions).

• Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems and ground segment interactions.

• Experience writing technical documentation and procedures.

• Familiarity with operational software tools (e.g., SCOS-2000).

• Comfortable working across multiple teams and managing ambiguity in early mission phases.

Preferred:

• Experience with GEO satellite operations.

• Experience with test campaigns and spacecraft simulators.

• Python experience for tools automation or telemetry analysis.

• Ability to work shifts during critical mission phases (LEOP, anomaly resolution).

What we offer

• The opportunity to be part of an international team transforming the space industry.

• A creative and innovative work environment where ideas turn into reality.

• Competitive salary and benefits.