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SES Satellites lists this Senior Payload Engineer, Spacecraft Programmes opportunity in sterling, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Payload Engineer, Spacecraft Programmes
Requisition Number: 20341
Contract Type: Permanent
Location(s):
Sterling, VA, US
Role Description Summary
As Senior Payload Engineer, Space Programmes, you will be responsible for providing resident payload (repeater and antenna subsystems) engineering support to all phases of the satellite procurement programs which includes daily oversight of Design, Assembly, Integration, and Launch Campaign. You will be part of the SES Resident Field Office Team located at spacecraft manufacturer premises. You will support the Field Office in addressing product assurance and quality oversight of all aspects of the project. You will review and trend the test data for the payload equipment at unit and subsystems level tests and provide technical support to the Field Office Program Manager on investigations, resolutions and corrective actions.
Primary Responsibilities / Key Results Areas
Ensure that the specification of each payload equipment unit is consistent with meeting the end-to-end system performance and functional requirements
Ensure that all payload units, subsystem and system test procedures comply with the contractual requirements
Participate in design, test readiness, material and failure review meetings at manufacturer sub- and prime- contractor facilities as needed
Monitor flow of payload components through build, test and integration into next higher assembly.
Critically examine the anomaly investigation results in root cause analysis and verify corrective actions are implemented
Provide daily oversight of Design, Assembly, Integration, Test, and Launch phases
Provide daily oversight of activities at Manufacturer and Subcontractor facilities as needed
Ensure that the specification of each payload equipment unit meets the end-to-end system performance and functional requirements
Perform in process inspections with manufacturers
Perform the equipment and Spacecraft repeater and antenna test data review for compliance with contractual requirements
Contribute digital payload expertise to innovation projects pursued by technology in interaction with the satellite manufacturer
Contribute digital payload expertise to RFI/RFP discussions with the satellite manufacturer
Support the SES Product Assurance Lead in MPCB, PCB, and RCB meetings, as well as in the review and approval of EEE parts, materials, mechanical parts, and processes
Monitoring integration and test activities with quality assurance audits, mandatory and key inspection points, test witnessing and configuration inspections
Critically examine the anomaly investigation results to root cause analysis and verify corrective actions are implemented
Review design, manufacturing and test documentation
Provide summary reports of issues and recommended actions
Ensure that the program action items are adequately addressed and closed
Provide 24/7 on call support during payload system testing
Support Payload In Orbit Testing (PIOT) post launch activities
Flexible to work across various projects as required
Act as Payload expert for other people in SES Group and to satellite users pertaining to satellite performance. Support end-to-end design solutions. Requires a thorough understanding of end-to-end communications link budgets and infrastructure
Develop training material and provide technical training to satellite engineering team
COMPETENCIES
High level knowledge in satellite payload subsystems and ability to challenge industry expert in their field
Self-Starter with a high level of personal accountability
Prioritization
Team Player
Demonstrated influencing and negotiation skills
A willingness to be self-critical, continuously improves skills, learn from mistakes, acts within her
or his circle of competence and knows their boundaries
Qualifications & Experience
Master’s degree or PhD in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
7+ years of applicable experience in Space Engineering
Experience with payload mission specification and operations
Experience with analogue and digital payload equipment
Experience with repeater and/or antenna subsystems
Experience with link budgets and repeater RF performance measurement
Strong ability in persuasive and diplomatic communication to inspire collaboration and drive collective goal achievement
Strong ability to work independently and with limited supervision in complex environments, including multi-stakeholder projects
Other Key Requirements / Comments
Willing to work at least 80% onsite from office
Willingness to travel (supplier visits) - 30% domestic and international travel
The USA salary range for this full-time position is $121,000 - $180,000
Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and geographic location. Individual compensation within the range is determined based on work location and a variety of factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and relevant education or training.
Additional compensation and benefits may apply depending on the location and terms of employment.
SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
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Worksite address
sterling, VA, 22170, US
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