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Satellite Platform TT&C Systems Engineer

houston, tx • Posted 1 weeks ago
Onsite Contract General

Platform TT&C Systems EngineerAs 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.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 bandsPerform system-level link budget analysesProvide input to antenna scattering analyses and review resultsSupport systems engineering documentation including requirements specifications, statement of compliance, verification matrix and design descriptionsPrepare 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 setupsEnsure inter-operability between Platform TT&C subsystem and satellite PayloadContribute to overall communication concept of operations (ConOps)Support various milestone reviews: EQSR, SRR, PDR and CDR either at Customer, MDA or subcontractor facilitiesRequirements:Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering5+ years of relevant experienceStrong RF engineering backgroundExperience with communication subsystems including transceivers, couplers, filters & antennasExperience with Communication standards and regulations including but not limited to ITU, CCSDS and ETSIComplementary skills/knowledge:Understanding of the space environment and communication satellitesExperience with satellite tracking and/or rangingDemonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervisionStrong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be evaluated favorablyAbility to lead and/or mentor junior members of the engineering team

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