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# Satellite Platform Electrical Systems Engineer for Fastwater Staffing

- **Company:** CXS HIKINEX, INC.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Network Interface Controllers, Data Server Interface, System-level Testing
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Satellite-Platform-Electrical-Systems-Engineer-for-Fastwater-Staffing-HIKINEX-127192577509226/

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent in electrical engineering
 + 5+ years of relevant experience
 + Experience with system-level electrical power generation, storage and distribution
 + Strong electrical systems engineering background including experience with electronic unit designs, wiring harnesses, data bus protocol standards and system-level testing
Complementary skills/knowledge:

 + Understanding of the space environment, communication satellites, radio frequency (RF) equipment and the various solar cell & battery technologies
 + Ability to lead and/or mentor junior members of the engineering team
 + Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
 + Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably

## Description

As a member of the Systems Engineering Department, the Platform Electrical Systems Engineer will provide technical expertise related to power & data interfaces, power analyses & budgets, failure analysis and functional testing for newly designed Platform telecommunication satellite.
Tasks:
Depending on the job function, the Platform Electrical Systems Engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities depending on the background and experience of the candidate:

 + Manage electrical interface control documentation for power, analog, digital & RF connections between Platform and Payload units & subsystems
 + Support electrical analyses, budgets & design details related to power generation, storage & distribution
 + Perform failure modes & effects analyses and support failure detection, isolation & recovery activities
 + Support Platform test activities including preparation and/or review of test plans, procedures & reports
 + Prepare total dose & single event effects ionizing radiation analyses
 + Write systems engineering documentation including requirements specifications, statement of compliance, verification matrix and design descriptions
 + Support satellite development activities: concept of operations and communication Payload integration on Platform
 + Support various program reviews: EQSR, SRR, PDR and CDR


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