Vacancy expired!
Job ID: 2116805
Location: REMOTE WORK , VA , US Date Posted: 2021-10-29Category: Engineering and SciencesSubcategory: Systems EngineerSchedule: Full-timeShift: Day JobTravel: NoMinimum Clearance Required: NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: SecretPotential for Remote Work: NoDescription We have an opportunity to develop a LEO constellation of communication satellites to support the warfighter for communications and situational awareness. As Lead Communications Payload Engineer, you will be leading a team of Embedded System Engineers charged with the development of next-generation network satellite payloads. You will need to have experience in the design, integration, interoperability testing, and production of satellite RF & optical communication payloads, preferably for small satellites and using software-defined systems. Excellent collaboration and leadership skills along with a positive attitude are critical- Manage a team of subject matter experts (SME) to support the system engineering of communication mission payloads, with a working knowledge of optical, Ka-band, Link-16, and/or BMC3 modules leveraging your space communication payload technical expertise.
- Assess payload developer progress. Provide technical review of payload development and integration activities.
- Provide detailed reports of progress with technical evaluation of risk and impact.
- Identify and elevate technical and programmatic challenges. Prepare and update plan of action and milestones to resolve payload integration testing issues.
- Communicate scheduled verification and interoperability test events to your team and support formal testing and review of verification and test data.
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline and minimum 10 years of related experience or a Master's and 5 years related experience.
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain Secret level and potentially higher U.S. Government security clearance
- The following skillset is expected for this position: Expertise in digital communications, antenna and RF design, optical communications, antenna design, manufacturing and testing, satellites system networking.
- Effective interpersonal and team-building skills, to engage at both the engineers and management levels to build confidence and collaboration.
- Early stage design, specification and testing/verification of spacecraft communications payloads and their associated ground segment for the end users and ground stations.
- Maintain payload requirements, activity schedule, budget, and status
- Be able to review CAD, manufacturing drawings, specifications, and other documentation
- Ensure interfaces are clearly defined and overall system performance requirements are met.
- Experience coordinating engineering disciplines in resolving system-level issues, understanding system-to-system interfaces, and serving as a proactive troubleshooter.
- Experience working with relevant space industry standards and quality environments.
Vacancy expired!