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Ground System Engineer
2019-04-11 19:30:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
About us Its a great time to be part of the SES team We are the worlds leading satellite operator with over 70 satellites in two different orbits, Geostationary Orbit GEO and Medium Earth Orbit MEO. We provide a diverse range of customers with global video distribution and data connectivity services through two business units SES Video and SES Networks. Our global team works collaboratively to make a significant, and often lifechanging difference in the world. As part of our team, you will play an integral part in delivering on our vision. At SES, we connect and enable broadcast, telecom, corporate and government customers, and enrich the lives of billions of people worldwide. Engineer, Ground Systems Island of Man Douglas Your Job Based on the Isle of Man, you will implement and provide operational support for ground stations and systems processes, for the Isle of Man and teleports abroad, which are used to enable SES spacecrafts deploymentsoperations as well as to deliver services to SES customers. You will design, analyze, specify, implement and enhance SES TTC and Teleport Communications Systems, as well as the Ground Control Monitoring Systems that SES requires in order to fulfill its multiple satellite missions. This position will also require maintaining and enhancing Spacecraft Operation Control SOC infrastructures and associated baseband systems, the ranging and inorbit systems as well as the fix and mobile teleport infrastructures for payload signal uplinks or related IFRF measurement systems. You will lead andor support the above tasks for SES SL ground stations as well as internationally, for other SES entities located abroad. Your Responsibilities Perform project management activities over the full project life cycles of the ground systems and SOC, including collectiondefinition of the requirements, tracking the schedule and budget, leading procurement activities and performing the associated oversight with selected vendors, providing 2nd3rd level operational support including 1st level support for the Isle of Man Teleport and other teleports as required by other SES entities The 2nd and 3rd level tasks includes To develop, lead andor perform the Annual Preventative Maintenance Schedule electro mechanical and RF for the Isle of Man Ground System To report all maintenance and corrective tasks using the relevant modules in the SAP system To organize, maintain and keep the site spare stock operational and at a sufficient level all the time To manage the site test equipment pool for completeness, functionality and calibration To perform a yearly inventory location check of all installed and warehoused assets To deploy occasionally to other SES or thirdparty Teleports globally for system troubleshooting, corrective maintenance tasks andor tasks as described above Implement contract auditing and supporting GISTP for 3rd party Teleport Contracts for SES satellites as part of standard operating procedures Deliver clear, concise, timely and constructive strategic or technical guidance and cooperative support to peerscustomers in and outside the company as an established expert in the ground engineering field and act as a trusted representative of the company Your Experience Qualifications University degree BSMS in ElectricalTelecommunications Engineering degree or equivalent Minimum of five 5 years relevant engineering experience in a similar role Experience as a Systems Engineer andor as Project Manager Good knowledge on electrical power system, cooling system and civil structural engineering Knowledge on terrestrial networking elements IP Fluency in written and oral English. Other languages considered as assets. Ability to obtain security clearance to access restricted, ITAR controlled documents Willingness to travel on a regular basis up to 50 of the time Resident on, or willingness to relocate to, the Isle of Man Sound analytical skills, innovative mind, coordination priority setting facility, problem solving Project time management, critical tasktactical related decision making Negotiation skills, assertiveness and ability to seek working solutions within program constraints. Vendor relation skills and diplomatic skills as well as the ability to provide practical conclusions Excellent communications skills both written and oral Selfmotivated and capable to work both independently and within a team Strong ability to establish good business relationships with various internal and external stakeholders from multidisciplinary backgrounds Whats in it for you? In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer you a truly global opportunity in an exciting industry and all the support youll need for both your professional and personal development. But most of all, we offer a truly unique opportunity to play your part in making a difference for those who need it most. We strive to uphold honesty, transparency and courage in everything we do. Were proud to belong to the SES team and collaborate towards success. Good to know For more information on SES, click here. SES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes diversity! Apply HERE
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