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Principal Satellite Payload Engineer

Lensa
Germantown, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025
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Germantown, MD - onsite

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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

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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