Senior Officer – Satellite Technology, KNSRC

The following announcement is for a position within the Kuwait National Space Research Centre (KNSRC), a department within KFAS. Qualifications & Experience: - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, or a related field (with recognition by the relevant Ministry of Higher Education). - Minimum of 4 years of experience in the same or related field - Proficient in English and Arabic. Key Accountabilities: - Support the development and execution of satellite mission activities across relevant phases of the mission lifecycle, including system definition, integration, testing, launch preparation, commissioning support, and operational follow-up. - Assist in translating mission objectives into technical requirements, subsystem specifications, payload needs, and implementation activities under the guidance of the Senior Specialist. - Contribute to technical studies, feasibility assessments, schedule inputs, and risk identification to support mission planning and execution. - Assist in monitoring mission performance, investigating technical issues, and contributing to corrective actions during operational phases. - Support satellite system and subsystem design and integration activities to ensure technical compatibility, interface alignment, and mission readiness. - Assist in the integration of payloads, sensors, and related subsystems into satellite platforms in coordination with relevant technical teams. - Support the application of systems engineering processes across assigned activities, including requirements tracking, interface coordination, verification support, and change control. - Participate in testing and validation activities, including functional, performance, and environmental testing, to confirm the readiness of systems and subsystems. - Support the operation, maintenance, and enhancement of ground-segment elements, including mission-control tools, ground-support systems, and related technical infrastructure. - Maintain and operate engineering and testing facilities, including electronics laboratories, sensor development laboratories, and environmental testing capabilities, to support satellite technology activities. - Support the development and technical improvement of satellite systems, subsystems, and related space technologies to enhance performance, reliability, and long-term sustainability. - Contribute to prototype development, engineering enhancements, and technical improvements related to satellite technology activities. - Coordinate with relevant internal teams to support satellite technology activities, including system integration, calibration alignment, telemetry-related support, and mission execution. - Support communication and coordination with satellite vendors, manufacturers, launch service providers, testing and integration facilities, technology suppliers, and other relevant external stakeholders involved in satellite activities. Required Documents: - Curriculum Vitae (CV). - Copy of Civil ID. - Certificate of insured service periods issued by the Public Institution for Social Security (PIFSS), dated on or after the announcement date. - Academic certificate(s) and transcript(s), including the final graduation GPA. - Equivalency of the academic certificate(s) from the Ministry of Higher Education, and Authentication of the transcript(s) for graduates of universities other than Kuwait University. DISCLAIMER: Applications that do not meet the requirements or fail to submit all required documents within the announcement period will not be considered.