What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Satellite Payload Engineer position at Alta It Services?
IF INTERESTED REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO KSPICERALTAITS.COM OR CALL / TEXT 301-252-8762 Germantown, MD - onsite Direct Hire Requires : Green card or US citizen- based on gov requirement Principal Satellite Payload Engineer - 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. 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 M2
