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Overview
Satellite engineers develop, test and oversee satellite systems, satellite programmes and related manufacturing. They may work with software, data research, command and control systems, transmitter readings and monitoring of satellites in orbit.
In job descriptions, look for aerospace engineering, types of satellites, geostationary satellites, engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, quality standards, satellite monitoring, troubleshooting, navigation and control.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Satellite engineers work across satellite design, testing, manufacture and orbital operation. Tasks can include adjusting engineering designs, using technical drawing software, reviewing transmitter readings, monitoring satellite behaviour and investigating faults.
Skills and specializations
The role draws on aerospace engineering, engineering principles, manufacturing processes, quality standards, satellite types, geostationary satellites and navigation performance. Specializations may focus on command and control, software, payloads, testing or system engineering.
Salary context
Salary context depends on system responsibility, mission phase, testing depth, manufacturing oversight, software involvement, satellite monitoring duties, security sensitivity and whether the role approves engineering design. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can move from satellite systems or electronics engineering into mission operations, systems engineering, integration and test, satellite communications, control engineering, technical leadership or research roles.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies mention launch, orbit operations, geostationary satellites, transmitter readings, model-based systems engineering, guidance navigation and control or design approval. Those terms clarify the technical focus.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Engineering activities and related technical consultancy
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include flight test engineer, medical device engineer and language engineer.
Explore this activityTechnical testing and analysis
This occupation may also occur in this activity. Other occupations there include flight test engineer, medical device engineer and electronics engineer.
Explore this activityManufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery
Another possibility is this activity. Other occupations there include flight test engineer, aerospace engineer and electromechanical engineer.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
About this information
The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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Economic activities linked to this occupation.
71.12Engineering activities and related technical consultancy71.2Technical testing and analysis51.22Space transport30.3Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery
Alternative labels
Occupation group
electronics engineer (2152.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/24161923-e3e6-4096-b377-f1ee8a7ea31b |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2152.1.14 |
| ISCO group | 2152 |
| Concept type | Occupation |