Senior Principal Engineer - Platform

About the role

AL TARIQ is looking for a Senior Principal Engineer to lead the design, integration and validation of satellite platform systems. You will work in Dubai with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑performance satellite buses for advanced space missions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end system engineering activities for satellite platforms, from requirements definition to performance analysis.
• Coordinate propulsion, power, thermal, avionics and structural subsystems to ensure platform compatibility.
• Manage interface control documents, system budgets (mass, power, data) and verification plans.
• Conduct trade studies, risk assessments and design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Collaborate with payload engineers, mission planners and ground‑segment specialists for seamless integration.
• Support launch and early orbit operations (LEOP), anomaly resolution and post‑launch performance evaluation.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement of engineering processes.
• Provide technical expertise for business development, proposals and R&D activities.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in satellite system engineering, preferably on flight‑proven platforms.
• Proven track record of leading complex engineering projects and delivering to schedule and budget.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Satellite platform engineering
• Systems engineering
• Propulsion, power, thermal and avionics subsystem expertise
• Structural analysis
• Interface Control Document (ICD) management
• Trade‑study and risk‑assessment techniques
• Design review processes (SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Launch and early orbit operations (LEOP)
• Anomaly resolution
• R&D in advanced materials and subsystem innovation

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge space missions.
• Collaborative environment with leading experts.
• Competitive compensation package.