Satellite Platform TT&C Systems Engineer

CXS HIKINEX, INC.

United States

4 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English, French

Job source

www.wayup.com

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Network Interface Controllers

Job description

As a member of the Systems Engineering Department, the Platform TT&C Systems Engineer will provide technical expertise for the Tracking, Telemetry and Command subsystem that provides a communication path between the satellite and the operations control center. Tasks: Depending on the job function, the Platform TT&C Systems Engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities depending on the background and experience of the candidate:

Participate in the design of Platform TT&C systems that operate at various frequency bands
Perform system-level link budget analyses
Provide input to antenna scattering analyses and review results
Support systems engineering documentation including requirements specifications, statement of compliance, verification matrix and design descriptions
Prepare interface control documentation for TT&C subsystem interconnection with the other Platform subsystems Troubleshoot TT&C-related issues on integrated satellite and on Platform Engineering Model (FlatSat) test setups
Ensure inter-operability between Platform TT&C subsystem and satellite Payload
Contribute to overall communication concept of operations (ConOps)
Support various milestone reviews: EQSR, SRR, PDR and CDR either at Customer, MDA or subcontractor facilities

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
5+ years of relevant experience
Strong RF engineering background
Experience with communication subsystems including transceivers, couplers, filters & antennas
Experience with Communication standards and regulations including but not limited to ITU, CCSDS and ETSI Complementary skills/knowledge:
Understanding of the space environment and communication satellites
Experience with satellite tracking and/or ranging
Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be evaluated favorably
Ability to lead and/or mentor junior members of the engineering team