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Senior Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystem Payload
2017-10-20 11:12:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Where others see barriers, we see opportunities. Do you enjoy supporting customers realizing breakthrough value? Do you stay attuned to your customers needs and visions? Do you like to work openly and supportively together with your colleagues and customers? Our work involves many different minds and skills, it cant be done alone. Its a great time being SES. SES is the worldleading satellite operator providing endtoend communication solutions. SES leads across new technologies in video, enterprise, mobility and government We are a team of people coming from all across the globe who work together to make a real difference in the world. We help to bridge the digital divide by connecting millions of people on the African continent. We make it possible for people to stay connected while flying 10km up on a commercial airplane. We provide extensive satellite coverage of all of the worlds seas and ocean regions via our dedicated mobility beams We distribute 7,400 channels to more than 1 billion people in 317 million homes. We work together with our partners to develop new standards that transform how people consume and enjoy entertainment. Senior Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystem Payload Context The incumbent ensures six sigma satellite payload availability by providing highly specialized engineering expertise in payload in all phases of a satellite life cycle from satellite specification to build phase and operations. HeShe is responsible to ensure that satellite health and safety is maintained all along its life cycle. Heshe plans, coordinates and performs required RF transponder testing and preparing and executing the required procedures for payload recovery in case of anomalies. Responsibilities Provide primary support for inorbit fleet payload operations Support satellite operations activity through payload procedure development, training, limitsalerts review and data trending Review and maintain satellite operational documentation for communication subsystem for inorbit fleet Support the anomaly management process through anomaly reviews, corrective action development and payload performance analysis for the inorbit fleet Provide 247on call support during payload system testing and during spacecraft operating life for anomaly resolution Maintain technical interface with Satellite Manufacturer and Spacecraft Operations to ensure proper communications of requirements, performance and anomaly resolution for payload subsystem Participate in design reviews, satellite test activities and review of payload technical documentation in preparation for start of service for new satellites Travel as required Experience Qualifications Masters Degree or equivalent, with a specialization which includes telecommunication 15 years related work experience in RF engineering work, ideally in relation to spacecraft disciplines Understanding of payload architecture, design and manufacturing RF equipment, repeater and antenna subsystem Link budget Repeater RF performance measurement Integration and testing Quality control essentials Experience in High Throughput Satellite Engineering is an asset Experience in Radio Network Engineering is an asset Experience in spacecraft payload mission specification is an asset Experience in satellite procurement activities is an asset Ability to work day to day inorbit fleet issues and operations with other members of space operations and space engineering teams Excellent communications skills both written and oral Strong computer software skills required We offer you A diverse workplace. For SES, diversity is more than a question of gender or race we welcome different minds and different skills. An exciting job opportunity in a fast moving and fascinating industry. Our technology is launching into space on the next generation of rockets. Opportunities to further grow and develop in a global and growing company we believe lifelong learning is key to bring the best of SES worldwide. A competitive compensation package linked to your performance and further completed with attractive benefits. SES is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. APPLY HERE
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