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SES Satellites · 4 days ago

Engineer, Satellite Platform Engineering

McLean, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SES Satellites is a company that provides engineering and operations support for satellite lifecycle management. The Engineer, Satellite Platform Engineering will be responsible for ensuring satellite service availability, developing operational procedures, and collaborating with engineering teams for optimal satellite performance.

Communications InfrastructureHardwareSatellite CommunicationTelecommunicationsWired Telecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Continuous surveillance and analysis of telemetry data to evaluate satellite health and performance, trending it against models and predictions, and forecasting likely changes, particularly regarding traffic capacity

Providing engineering support for satellite requirement definitions, proposal evaluations, negotiations, and design analysis, ensuring operational experience is considered in new satellite procurements

Supporting definition of satellite requirements for integration with satellite operations ground control systems, including the creation of test plans, conducting acceptance tests, and resolving issues

Preparing for the launch of new satellites, through support to satellite manufacturer mission design reviews and post launch separation and orbit raising phases

Developing, validating and maintaining operational procedures, tools, and processes to maintain optimal satellite and service performance, with a focus to task automation

Providing technical advice to internal teams and satellite users regarding satellite capabilities, performance and operations

Optimizing satellite performance by performing necessary engineering analysis, modelling, and parameter modifications to meet new business needs

Support preparation of on-orbit satellite performance reports to internal and external Customer(s)

Performing on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis, available to support satellite operations outside of regular business hours, including weekends, to address as requested operations and/or emergency situations. On-call response may require travel to local satellite control center for support actions

Qualification

Satellite engineeringAerospace EngineeringMATLABPythonSatellite bus subsystemsProject ExecutionContinuous ImprovementEffective CommunicationCollaboration & TeamworkGrowth Mindset

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics or similar discipline required

1 to 3 years applicable professional experience in satellite engineering and/or operations are desired, but not mandatory

Fluency in English (any other language being an asset)

Eligible applicants to the US based location must be a US Citizen, a Green Card Holder or who can otherwise meet federal export-control authorization requirements

Eligible applicants to the position must meet EU and US export-control authorization requirements for access to Space Segment EAR and ITAR information

Willing to work on-site or hybrid remote per allowed policy

Willing to travel domestically and internationally

Preferred

A master's degree, or higher, in (Space) Engineering, with a specialization in one or more of satellite dynamics and control; avionics, power or thermal sub-systems or similar is preferred

Knowledge of satellite bus subsystems across one or more of Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed, MAXAR, Northrop Grumman, Thales is desired, but not mandatory

Proficiency with MATLAB and/or Python programming language. Additional courses or knowledge in Computer or Data Science are beneficial