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Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystem Power, Thermal Survivability
2016-01-27 20:08:39| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystem Power, Thermal Survivability EU Ref SES0726 Region Europe Location Luxembourg Betzdorf Company SES Category Space Engineering Position Staff Published 20160120 Context The Power, Thermal Survivability Engineer is responsible for the inorbit operations and performance monitoring of the Electrical Power and Thermal subsystems of the satellites, as well as support to spacecraft planning, design and procurement. Responsibilities Provide Electrical Power, Thermal and Survivability expertise to nominal and contingency operations of the satellites Support spacecraft operations and configuration changes, including generating or reviewing Operational Task Orders, configuration validation and direct supervision over critical spacecraft commanding Develop andor validate nominal and contingency procedures and tools Provide oncall support and react to contingencies for the Electrical Power and Thermal subsystems of the satellites per established escalation procedures Proactively monitor the Electrical PowerThermal subsystems to identify degraded performance, anticipate scenarios and take appropriate action. Develop and maintain tools for evaluating and trending health to maximize satellite safety, availability and longevity, including PowerThermal budgets and satellite capacity predicts Provide support to new satellite procurement activities, inorbit testing, and start of service activities Directly interface with internal and external parties in relation to the responsibilities of the subsystems, including Satellite Manufacturers, planning, insurance and other internal or external requestsreporting Contribute to a continuous effort to more effectively and efficiently manage the satellite inorbit operations, including processes, procedures, monitoring, and Ground Control System improvements. Experience Qualifications A Masters Degree in Engineering, with a specialization that includes electricalelectronics engineering is mandatory. Additional specialization in thermal control would be considered as an advantage Have at least 2 years of experience in satellite engineering and operations Have strong analytical and problemsolving skills Ability to acquire detailed technical information within predefined deadlines and apply it in daytoday situations Have strong computer software skills with proficiency in at least one programming language Ability to react to contingencies and cope with high stress situations Fluency in English, with strong communication skills, both written and oral Team spirit and ability to integrate into an international environment. Our Offer Competitive salary package, coupled with a diverse array of challenges and development benefits. SES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This position reports to General Manager, Spacecraft Engineering Power, Thermal Survivability EU Apply for this Job online
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