Satellite Engineer (McLean, VA, US)

Satellite Engineer
ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Working in a team environment, you will demonstrate sound systems knowledge of the fundamentals of spacecraft operations spanning all spacecraft bus subsystems; to include attitude control, power, thermal, data handling and propulsion. You will apply your professional engineering knowledge to the development, implementation, and maintenance of satellite operations systems and processes through the spacecraft lifecycle: From design review, operations integration and handover to long-term operations and decommissioning.
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• Monitor the health of spacecraft systems and subsystems throughout the satellites lifecycle.
• Perform routine analysis and manufacturer recommended operations.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve system and subsystem deviations and anomalies and participate in related activities.
• Develop satellite operations procedures, products and processes based on manufacturer's documentation and operations protocol.
• Define, develop, test, and execute command plans to implement spacecraft configuration changes.
• Define and develop satellite system and subsystem requirements for ground network systems. This includes the development of test plans, conducting acceptance tests, and resolving issues.
• Develop software tools, methods, and procedures to improve testing and measurement capabilities.
• Test and assess the viability/compatibility of new systems and equipment.
• Perform on-call responsibilities on a rotating periodic basis. Available to support outside of normal business hours during the week and on weekends.

COMPETENCIES

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Self-starter with the ability provide results through excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and perform self-directed investigation.
• Natural curiosity to understand how engineering systems function and to analyze performance.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Apply analytical methods and skills to complex real-world problems.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

1. Must Have

• A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. Preferred: Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or computer science.
• At least one (1) year of recent, relevant professional experience in Satellite Engineer-ing/Operations.
• Capability to apply engineering principles and practices across spacecraft applications of engi-neering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, thermal logic, computer application.
• Computer experience is required to operate various satellite operations ground systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Some familiarity with Object Oriented Programming Languages (for example Python, Java, C++)
• Ability to analyze time varying data in plots or tables for specific signatures.
• This role is subject to ITAR/EAR; candidates must be a US Person (this includes US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Individual such as an asylee or refugee).

1. Nice to Have

• Additional years of recent, relevant professional experience in Satellite Engineering/Operations.
• Systems knowledge of the fundamentals of spacecraft operations spanning all spacecraft bus subsystems including attitude control, power, thermal, data handling and propulsion.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following spacecraft designs and operations: AIRBUS, Boeing, MAXAR or Northrop Grumman.
• Ability to draft specifications and evaluate proposals.
• Experience with project scheduling and coordination.
• Familiarity with Excel visual basic programming, including macro development.
• Python, Unix, and/or MATLAB, programming skills.

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