Senior Satellite Payload Operations Engineer

Globalstar Telecommunications Limited•Covington, LA

34d

About The Position

As a Senior Satellite Payload Operations Engineer, you will be a hands-on lead that supports all aspects of satellite payload operations. This will include satellites currently In-Orbit and satellites that are being developed for future launches. You will review and analyze ground data, identify anomalies, support future satellite operations, and perform in-orbit system tests to ensure the health of the satellite.

Requirements

Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering field
10+ years of experience in satellite engineering, operations, payload systems design, or other closely related field
Experience with Satellite Payload Engineering for Satellite and its integration with the Ground system
Exposure to digital payload satellite programs with digital beamforming capability
Understanding of digital beamforming technologies
Knowledge of payload and its impact on overall platform design including the power/thermal subsystems.
Experience with LEO constellation development programs
Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, and Power Bi
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management
Excellent organizational skills with attention-to-detail
Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Familiarity with NetSuite
Willingness and ability to travel as needed
Willingness and ability to work after regularly scheduled hours as needed
Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods working on a computer (4 to 8 hours)
Ability to operate the equipment used for the job
Ability to lift 15 pounds at times
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job

Nice To Haves

Master's or higher in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering field
15+ years of experience in satellite engineering
5+ years of LEO satellite experience

Responsibilities

Perform all duties related to operations and required to be on call as needed to lead payload anomalies and aid in resolution
Perform payload In-Orbit Tests on current and future constellations to assess payload health, telemetry trending and analyze key payload parameters
Perform and execute Payload Management Instructions operations
Maintain payload configuration, document changes and optimize the payload
Refine and execute payload/T&C procedures and telemetry pages
Support ground antenna RF testing and interference
Provide feedback on design, test data from the vendors and make sure vendor satellite requirements are met
Perform antenna pattern analysis and monitor payload performances
Perform trade-offs on digital beam forming antenna pattern choices
Provides engineering support to other groups to work with external vendors
Performs other related duties as assigned