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Payload Systems Engineer
2015-02-20 14:07:20| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Primary role purpose Inmarsat requires a selfmotivated individual to provide expert guidance and leadership with regards to all aspects of satellite communications payload engineering. Initially based at the Thales Alenia Space with our team of onsite engineers, working with the Thales team plus with the other satellite and equipment suppliers to ensure Inmarsat requirements and schedules are delivered on time and with the correct quality. Review, assessment and recommendation of supplier data from bid through design, manufacture and test to final delivery will be a prime task. Following completion of the Inmarsat S satellite construction the incumbent for this post will be required to relocate to another satellite manufacturer facility to be involved in the next satellite construction program. The responsibilities of this post will include operational support to the satellite operation department in London for our inorbit satellite fleet. Key Responsibilities Support Inmarsat communications payload design and development activities Participate in satellite test campaigns and delivery reviews to ensure that Inmarsats requirements are fulfilled Manage contractor for timely resolution on communications subsystem technical problems Support new space infrastructure procurement tasks Support the London based operational team as required Be oncall for the In Orbit fleet Provide timely reporting to management for critical and routine activities Essential Knowledge and Skills At least 3 years experience in communications payload design, manufacture and test from equipment level through to spacecraft level Solid experience in payload design, particular emphasis on mobile oriented communications payload technology will be considered an advantage. A good understanding of multiport amplifiers including the individual equipment parts and the overall operation. In depth knowledge of all technologies associated with communications payloads, including TWTAs, SSPAs, OMUX, frequency generator, onboard digital channelization and beamforming. The analysis of supplier data and presentation of performance e.g. GT, EIRP, linearity etc Indepth understanding and handson capabilities for the testing of communications equipment, communications payloads and spacecraft The ability to discuss and contribute to the mechanical and thermal aspects. Provide leadership for communications payload developments for Inmarsat programmes. Good knowledge and understanding of satellite design, assembly integration test, Excellent writing and reporting skills. Excellent communication skills with people at all levels of the organization. Personal qualities fundamental to success in this role A passionate desire to take the organization as far as it can go A demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries Objective, rational and multidisciplinary thinking Courage to act upon convictions Flexibility to relocate place of work potentially across different continents Demonstrated ability to be able to influence contractors staff and achieve success in situations via coherent discussion and persuasion for situations where a contractual mandate is not in place A high degree of integrity Provide candid feedback Ability to face up to problems quickly and take action A willingness to be selfcritical and learn from mistakes avoiding hubris Acts within her or his circle of competence and knows the boundary Inmarsat Qualities Inmarsat employees aspire to certain behaviours which support our wider corporate values, and lie at the heart of our continued success as an organisation. In this position, the following qualities are paramount Efficiency Efficiency is about maximising benefit and profit, while minimising effort and expenditure. Managed correctly, it reduces costs, waste, and duplication and enables the delivery of quality products and services to our customers. Customer Excellence Customer Excellence applies to both our external and internal customers. It is about having a market orientated approach that enables the business to deliver what the customer wants. It is about organising activities, and making decisions that are based around information about customers needs, rather than what we think is right for them customer. It requires the development of longterm, collaborative and trusting relationships that combines customer needs with Inmarsat expertise. Enterprise Spirit Enterprise Spirit is about being agile and responding effectivelytobusiness opportunities within a changing environment. Its about being selfmotivated, resourceful, focused on output and making things happen. People with Enterprise Spirit are positive, enthusiastic, dedicated and not afraid to challenge the status quo. Open Communications Open Communication is about treating one another with respect and delivering appropriate, clear and focused messages. It is about fostering collaborative relationships, whilst maintaining individual accountability. It allows the best ideas to surface from anywhere within the organisation from those who have a genuine contribution to make. It cultivates an open environment that facilitates informed decisions, understanding and trust. Innovation People who are innovative are entrepreneurial and thrive on creativity and ingenuity. They are constantly on the lookout for opportunities, assessing their strategic value and offering appropriate, imaginative solutions. They are advocates and instruments of positive change and are not afraid to take informed, responsible risks. They anticipate market trends and move quickly to embrace them. This is complemented by the ability to react quickly, develop effective implementation plans, and drive the achievement of business results.
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