Principal Satellite Payload Engineer

Principal Satellite Payload Engineer

Germantown, Maryland

Salary: $144,000 - $190,000

The candidate will work with a team of highly technical engineers and satellite manufacturers to develop and produce next generation satellite payload technology for NTN-LEO applications. The position will be located in our Germantown, Maryland facility.

Responsibilities:

• Works with satellite manufacturers and Hughes engineers to ensure all satellite requirements are satisfied for proper operation within LEO systems
• Establishes and monitors objectives, specifications, and plans to ensure projects are executed effectively
• Participates in design reviews and trade analysis for optimal performance and operation of the satellite and constellation
• Represents Hughes in payload component selection and make/buy decisions to ensure vendor experience, quality, and ability to deliver meet requirements
• Analyzes satellite and constellation reliability by trading cost versus MTTF and performance versus user experience
• Oversees the satellite manufacturing plan and processes for high volume LEO satellite production including analysis of supply chain, assembly, and test

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering
• 15 years' of experience in engineering development of commercial communication systems
• 5 years' experience with LEO constellations including specification, design, manufacturing, launch, and operations
• 5 years' experience with reliability, particularly how it relates to component selection, manufacturing process, and test
• 5 years' experience with manufacturing and testing of ESAs
• 5 years' experience with Ka-band and S-band RF electronics
• 5 years' experience with terrestrial cellular including 3G/4G/5G
• Ability to travel periodically in North America and internationally

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master s degree in electrical engineering
• Previous work with launch providers

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.