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Senior Engineer, RF Ground and Spacecraft
2015-06-03 18:04:55| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Senior Engineer, RF Ground and Spacecraft Ref SES0603 Region Europe Location Isle of Man Douglas Company SES Category Space Operations Position Staff Published 20150603 Context The Senior Engineer, RF Ground and Spacecraft, will be responsible for the oversight of the companys contracts with both satellite RF payload manufacturers and Ground Segment contractors. Working closely together with the SES Spacecraft Field Offices, Space Operations and Ground Infrastructures groups, the position involves supervising the development of multiple satellite telecommunication payloads and of local ground station antennas. The candidate will need to ensure SES Satellite Leasings SL best interests are protected, reviewing as appropriate milestones and timelines to ensure that contractual and programmatic targets are met. Attendance at key milestone meetings events throughout the development and manufacturing of the satellite payloads will also be required design reviews, test readiness reviews, management meetings, testing, etc.. The role will require a high level of interface with other SES departments who support these various activities. Responsibilities Together with the SES Field Offices, perform the oversight of SES SL payloads development and, as appropriate, attend relevant meetings and reviews with both SES internal and external stake holders spacecraft payload manufacturers, ground segment service providers, Field Offices safeguarding SES SL interests in the case of schedule or programmatic issues arising Take a lead role in the management and the implementation of local ground station antennas Early detection and identification of critical problem areas throughout the design and construction phases of the projects Interface with SES internal teams, the satellite payload manufacturers and ground segment antenna service providers as appropriate, in the management of SES SL procurement activities Support and advise on all SES SL investment decisions related to Space and Ground Segment Maintain a wide satellite payload industry review and be proactive in keeping SES informed of market developments, competitive ventures and opportunities Competencies in the fields of telecommunication satellite payload architecture, design and manufacturing as well as associated TTC ground stations antennas Teleports and Gateways Ability to work technical and programmatic issues with manufacturers, SES field office team and specialists from SES headquarters Excellent communications skills both written and oral Negotiation skills, assertiveness and ability to seek working solutions within program constraints 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 Experience Qualifications Degree in Electrical Telecommunication Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Physics or equivalent 8 years work experience in RF payload engineering related to spacecraft telecommunication disciplines Experience in spacecraft payload missions and ground station specifications Knowledge in RF equipment, repeater and antenna subsystem Link Power budgets Repeater RF performance measurement Space Hardware Assembly Integration and testing Quality control essentials The candidate should have a broad systems view of the satellite and mission fields During payload system testing andor ground antenna commissioning phase, willingness to provide 247 on call support Willingness to travel on a regular basis up to 50 of the time Resident on, or willingness to relocate to, the Isle of Man. Our Offer Competitive salary package, coupled with a diverse array of challenges and development benefits. SES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This position reports to VP, Satellite Project Oversight Apply for this Job online
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