Test Infrastructure Engineer

Test Bench & Test Station Development
Design, build, and maintain software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test benches to support satellite hardware and software validation
Own updates, evolution, and lifecycle management of test infrastructure to support current and future programs
Maintain and improve test stations, tools, and equipment for integration and test (I&T) campaigns
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Systems, AIT, Software, and Product teams from design to execution, ensuring test infrastructure meets program objectives
Support AIT campaigns with test setup, troubleshooting, and automation improvements
Process & Tooling Improvement
Refine and standardize tools, processes, and interfaces involved in test infrastructure
Automate repetitive tasks and improve dynamicity in test workflows
Contribute to company-level process definitions to meet Orbitworks’ scaling goals
Stakeholder Interaction
Act as the point of contact for test infrastructure needs, working closely with engineering teams to prioritize and deliver solutions
Identify pain points and propose actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reliability

Must Haves

5+ years of experience working with Linux and networking fundamentals
Hands-on experience with embedded hardware (Engineering Models, Flight Models)
Proven track record in system validation and platform integration
Strong debugging skills for Linux system management (systemd, networkd, file systems) and HIL setups
Solid understanding of VLANs, OSI layers, packet tracing, TCP/UDP protocols, and network diagnostics tools (tcpdump, Wireshark)
Proficient in Python and scripting languages (e.g., bash)
Skilled with software development practices, version control (git, GitLab), and containerization (Docker, pods)
Experience with continuous integration tools and cloud-based automation
Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and procurement processes

Nice to Haves

Deep understanding of embedded and space protocols and standards
Experience collaborating with mechanical and electrical engineering teams
Knowledge of harness design and build
Additional programming languages (C, C++, C#, Lua, YAML, Cue)
Experience setting up automated HIL test benches
Previous work with space systems
Orbitworks’ mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space.

Building on Loft Orbital’s heritage, Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass-manufacture satellites.

Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50,000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi.