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Payload Systems Engineer
2015-09-30 14:04:14| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
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 Inmarsats satellite construction, the successful incumbent for this post will be given the opportunity to be involved in the next satellite construction program. This will require relocation to the office that Inmarsat will establish at the facilities of the satellite manufacturer selected for our next generation 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 A good understanding of multiport amplifiers including the individual equipment parts and the overall operation In depth knowledge of onboard digital channelization and beamforming will be considered an advantage In depth knowledge of all technologies associated with communications payloads, including TWTAs, SSPAs, OMUX, frequency generator etc. The analysis of supplier data and presentation of performance e.g. GT, EIRP, linearity etc Indepth understanding and handson experience 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. Desirable Knowledge and Skills 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
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