Senior Associate - Satellite Operations

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Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

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About The Role FADA is seeking a Sr Associate, Satellite Operations to join our satellite operations team. The candidate will support the commanding, controlling and health monitoring of our satellites on orbit under the guidance of senior operations engineers. This is a hands-on, entry-level role suited to a recent graduate looking to build a career in satellite operations. The successful candidate will support daily pass operations, assist in anomaly investigations and grow into an independent operator across all mission phases. The role involves regular international travel to ground station sites, partner facilities and training programmes.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of mission plans and monitor satellite health during routine and critical mission phases.
• Conduct daily pass operations including pre-pass preparation, real-time monitoring, and post-pass reporting and logging.
• Work with the mission ground segment team on planning inputs, pass scheduling and verification of successful data acquisition.
• Execute validated operational procedures for routine operations, and propose improvements based on operational experience.
• Maintain operations logs, shift handover records, anomaly reports and configuration records.
• Support the upkeep of mission documentation including operations plans and operations manuals.
• Participate in readiness campaigns, simulations, rehearsals and commissioning activities.
• Assist senior engineers in anomaly investigation, trend analysis and telemetry review.
• Travel internationally to ground station sites, partner and supplier facilities and partake in external training courses.
• Participate in shift coverage during critical mission phases and contribute to the team's on-call rotation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 0–2 years of experience; internships, graduate placements, university satellite projects or CubeSat programmes are advantageous.
• Exposure to real-time operations or control room environments is desirable.
• Familiarity with mission control system concepts including telemetry monitoring, command execution and mission planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of orbital mechanics.
• Interest in Earth Observation missions, including payload operations, tasking workflows and data acquisition constraints.
• Scripting or automation ability for telemetry analysis and procedure support.
• Strong attention to detail, operational discipline, clear written and verbal communication, and willingness to work in structured, time-critical environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally.

WHY CHOOSE EDGE Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

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EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

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