Engineer - Product Development Space42

Overview

Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) is a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company that integrates satellite communications, geospatial analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities to enlighten the Earth from space. Established in 2024 following the successful merger between Bayanat and Yahsat, Space42’s global reach allows it to address the rapidly evolving needs of its customers in governments, enterprises, and communities.

Our vision is to pioneer beyond today for humanity to experience a better tomorrow. Space42 challenges traditional approaches with advanced AI and cutting-edge satellite technology, making space more accessible and redefining how data from space can be used on Earth. We aim to achieve this by connecting people to rewire potential, informing decisions to reimagine impact and enabling action to redefine tomorrow.

For more information visit: www.space42.ai, follow us on X and Instagram @Space42ai

Responsibilities

Role Purpose

The Engineer – Product Development contributes directly to the design, development, validation, and enhancement of Space42 satellite communication products and solutions—including handheld, vehicular, maritime, and IoT/M2M terminals operating over the GEO satellite network.

This role bridges engineering design and product validation, ensuring that all hardware, firmware, and software deliverables meet Space42’s standards for performance, reliability, and customer experience. The position involves hands-on prototyping, product integration, testing, and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external vendors throughout the product lifecycle—from concept to production release.

Key Accountabilities

• Support end-to-end product development of satellite terminals, contributing to design validation, feature integration, and readiness for production.
• Collaborate with product engineering teams to define, review, and refine technical requirements and specifications.
• Conduct lab and field validation for voice, data, GPS, and network performance under varying environmental and mobility conditions.
• Perform functional, performance, and compliance testing on hardware, firmware, and software to ensure product reliability and user experience.
• Troubleshoot and analyze defects in hardware and firmware, drive root cause analysis and corrective actions with development teams.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for component testing, firmware integration, and production ramp-up.
• Document and report test results, feedback, and improvement actions throughout the product development cycle.
• Contribute to product certification and regulatory compliance (Satellite, GMR, ETSI, CE, etc.).
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, or related Engineering discipline.
• 4–8 years of experience in product development, testing, or validation within the satellite communications, RF, or telecom industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of Satell or similar satellite communication systems.
• Experienced in utilizing advanced RF test and measurement instrumentation for hardware validation, performance analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Agile development environments and iterative product release cycles.
  
  

• Strong understanding of GEO satellite architecture, L-band communications, and terminal-to-satellite integration.
• Experience across the full product development lifecycle, including concept, design, prototyping, validation, and production.
• Hands-on expertise in hardware and firmware integration testing, including power systems, RF performance, and GPS module validation.
• Ability to translate customer and market requirements into detailed technical specifications and product documentation.
• Knowledge of telecom and satellite handset regulatory standards and certification processes such as GMR, ETSI, and CE.
• Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in design, testing, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure DFM/DFT readiness.
• Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities to resolve hardware, firmware, and performance-related issues.
• Experience in coordinating with vendors and suppliers for component testing, validation, and managing prototype and production delivery schedules.