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Kaband Payload Engineer
2013-04-11 12:36:06| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
O3b Networks is a Global Satellite Service Provider deploying a next generation satellite network. This network will enable our customers in emerging markets to extend their range and reach of service through fast, flexible and affordable connectivity. We are now looking to hire a KaBand Payload Engineer Employment Type FullTime Regular Required Experience 7 years Required Education Bachelors of Science in Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Masters Degree preferred Department Name Space Systems Reporting To Space Systems Payload Technical Manager Working Location Manassas, Virginia Travel Required Yes, up to 30 of the time Role Description The Space Systems KaBand Payload Engineer function shall entail any or all of the following functions with anticipated percentage of duty Engineering and Analysis 20 Manufacture and Test Monitoring 40 System Nonconformance resolution, Management and Coordination 30 Future Procurement 10 Responsibilities Engineering and Analysis 20 o Overall end to end operational link performance assessment against product definitions including confirming outages not ground related o Determination of system link operating parameters o Determining and validating system operating constraints, operational parameters, and trending items that impact overall system capacity o Providing capacity available assessment and trending activities used as input to asset management o Coordinating beam assignments or reconfiguration of assignments in response to anomalies with asset management o Periodically review space and network operational status including key system trending parameters and status o Interface with and support Satellite Operations Engineering activities o Recommend operational and engineering activities to improve overall system performance and effectiveness Manufacture and Test Monitoring function shall entail the following 40 o Actively participate the review of test plans, procedures and results versus contractual and derived specification requirements o Coordinate with primary vendor key and mandatory inspection points at the equipment, subsystem and system levels. o Engage vendors engineering personnel for regular updates and report this information to the Payload Technical Manager for programmatic and technical considerations. System Anomaly Resolution, Management and Coordination function shall entail the following 30 o Assess and provide data analysis reports o Coordinate root cause and corrective action determination as required o Support the vendor preparation and presentation of failure analysis reports Future Procurement function shall entail the following 10 o Assist in development of future systems via creation and maintenance of link budgets. o Support the development of concept of operations from a Payload perspective o Assist in development of payload requirements documentation to support system level architecture o Assist in development of interface control documentation with adjacent elements within the architecture including ground segment elements o Support the vendor preparation and presentation of failure analysis reports Requirements Minimum 7 years experience in Satellite Communications Strong technical and handson application experience in the Satellite Communications Payload, preferably Ka Band, area showing steady increase in overall responsibility Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English Patience and tenacity to work with others with English as a second language Demonstrated performance as a reliable team player SelfStarter with a high level of personal accountability Ability to travel internationally at up to 30 of the time, potentially more for limited periods Experience working in a team environment managing day to day activities supporting flight operations Experience leading and leveraging small teams of engineers in a procurement environment is preferable. Specific experience successfully working with and within large organizational infrastructures Proven ability to smoothly organize and apply structure to potentially chaotic and confusing situations such as may occur in an operations environment during system anomalies. Note All applicants for permanent positions at O3b Networks are subject to reference and background screening. O3b cant support an immigration process for this role we will only consider candidates that can provide proof of legal right to work in United States.
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