Head of Payload Engineering
About The Position
Come join us in shaping the future! Get in on the ground floor as an early leader of our Payload team as the Head of Payload Engineering developing a revolutionary satellite communications system. Lead the design, qualification, manufacturing and delivery of a high throughput satellite payload. Assemble a team of experts and provide guidance and mentoring. Lead trades and make fundamental decisions about the payload design. Take responsibility for overall payload hardware, software and performance deliverables. Collaborate across teams, following best practices and procedures. AscendArc is a seed stage startup founded to revolutionize the satellite communications industry. We are looking for doers who want to work in a ground-breaking and fast-paced environment. Our success will depend on your energy, skill, and creativity.
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of communications satellite payload design and operations
- Knowledge and/or experience with: Link budgets Coverage analysis Microwave antennas and feeds Analog RF electronics Software defined radios FCC and ITU regulations
- Qualification of space flight hardware
- Electronics and payload manufacturing
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, science, math or a related field
- At least 10+ years of experience with satellite payload design
- Interest and ability to work in a fast-paced, startup environment
- Strong written and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
- Leadership of a payload design team
- Responsibility for overall performance, schedule and cost of the payload
- The ability to run system level trades and make key design decisions
- Lead qualification campaigns
- Help set up payload manufacturing and delivery
- Work closely with mechanical and bus systems peers
- Recruit key skills and foster a collaborative work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
