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Spacecraft Engineer II
2013-03-19 18:37:08| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Spacecraft Engineer II Location AZ Phoenix Requisition Number P1 19694 EchoStar is looking for a Spacecraft Engineer for either our Gilbert, Arizona or Cheyenne, Wyoming office, that plans, supports, executes, and is capable of overseeing TTC operations, to include spacecraft commanding and station keeping activities, according to scheduled and dynamic operational requirements. Performs trending and analysis of spacecraft health data, prepares reports, and communicates status of spacecraft, projects, and operational activities to all levels of the organization, while focusing on customer service. Headquartered in Englewood, CO, EchoStar is a billion dollar company with over 5,000 employees worldwide and more than 25 years of experience designing, developing and distributing awardwinning television settop boxes, services and related delivery products for television. EchoStar Corporation NASDAQ SATS is a premier global provider of satellite operations and digital TV solutions that enhance todays home entertainment lifestyle. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Hughes, is the worlds leading provider of satellite broadband for home and office, delivering innovative network technologies and managed network services for enterprises and governments in more than 100 countries. Among the many offerings of this combined powerhouse in broadband data and video are HughesNet, the markets 1 highspeed satellite Internet service Sling Medias awardwinning SlingLoaded technology Move Networks adaptive bitrate streaming technology and Troppus software suite that combines a Client Application, an Agent Application and a powerful Semantic Knowledge Management System. Responsibilities Performs 247 oncall operations on a rotating basis. Responds to anomalies, provides initial direction to controllers, initiates and leads anomaly resolution efforts. Plans and directs complex payload reconfigurations, including integrated activities involving multiple spacecraft andor functional areas, to support broadcast operations. Supports new spacecraft development efforts. Analyzes design review documentation to verify operational requirements are satisfied, participates in ground testing of new spacecraft, supports orbit raising activities, and manages inorbit test and evaluation activities. Conceptualizes, develops, and reviews new processes, methods, scripts, and other tools used by both the engineering and operations teams. Investigates and analyzes long and shortterm spacecraft performance trends. Manages and approves criteria used for monitoring all spacecraft subsystems. Plans, executes, and monitors spacecraft maneuvers. Performs maneuver reconstruction, orbit determination, and prepares shortterm operating strategies. Researches, develops, and presents advanced training materials to meet team and organization requirements. May supervise one or more junior level engineers to include responsibilities for personnel issues hiring, performance appraisals, terminations, etc. Basic Qualifications Bachelors degree B. S. in engineering or physics from a fouryear college or university, and at least five years relevant spacecraft operations experience. This position requires ITAR accesscandidate must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Preferred Qualifications Operations experience with Space Systems Loral FS1300 or Lockheed Martin A2100 spacecraft highly desired. Experience with ISIs EPOCH TTC software a plus. Ability to read, analyze and interpret business periodicals, technical procedures, or government policy. Able to write reports, correspondence, and operations procedures. Comfortable presenting information and responding to questions from managers, corporate executives, customers, and general public. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, calculus, differential equations, and fundamentals of planesolid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to use and apply concepts such as integration, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables EchoStar Benefits! Medical, Health Savings Account, dental and vision insurance Flexible spending options and Employee Assistance Plan 401k and Employee Stock Purchase Plan Tuition reimbursement Employee Referral Program Training opportunities FREE DISH Network Satellite TV System and Programming FREE Hughes Network Service 50 Discounts on Sling technology and service Corporate discounts for retail and personal travel Opportunity for a level of responsibility that could take years to reach in other companies EchoStar is an EEO employer MFDV Apply for this position
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