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Spacecraft Platform Engineering Lead
2013-11-08 10:35:55| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Primary purpose of role Based in Los Angeles, the Spacecraft Platform Engineering lead will work closely with the spacecraft manufacturer and key stakeholders within Inmarsats headquarters. Your role will be to supervise the Contractor, to ensure the design, engineering, manufacturing and testing of the Bus for the Inmarsat 5 F4 spacecraft are of the required quality standard, within specifications and delivered in the planned time frame. You will have overall responsibility of the spacecraft Bus. Your responsibilities will include operational support to the satellite operation department in London. Key responsibilities Integrate with the contractor teams, to lead and coordinate their efforts to procure the Bus. Participate in and lead the in Bus system, manufacturing, test and delivery reviews. This includes Power, Thermal, ADCS, Propulsion and Flight Software sub systems. Supervise the assembly integration and testing of the Inmarsat 5 F4 Bus. Manage the contractor for timely resolution of the spacecraft Bus subsystems, technical and schedule problems. Report issues and contractual conflicts affecting satisfactory problem resolution. Support new space infrastructure procurement tasks. Support the London based operational team as required. Essential knowledge and skills Degree in Engineering with proven experience in the field of Spacecraft platform subsystems. Significant experience in satellite design manufacturing and test, system engineering and program management. Extensive knowledge and understanding of satellite design, assembly integration and test. Excellent writing and reporting skills. Excellent communication skills with people at all levels of the organisation. Ability to coach other member of the Satellite Engineering team. Strong leadership skills. Fundamental personal qualities Enterprise Spirit The ideal candidate will make valuable contributions to process improvements and technical innovation. They will overcome setbacks, disappointments, displaying strong drive and selfmotivation. The individual will display passion and desire to support organisation growth. They will act within their circle of competence and understand the boundaries. Inspired Communications The individual should be articulate, particularly in expressing often complex technical information. They will listen proactively to others and will have an ability to engage appropriate audiences for communication. The individual will need to demonstrate a high degree of personal integrity and sensitively deliver candid feedback. Solution Focus The role requires a resourceful approach and tenacity to ensure continuous improvement in order to achieve efficiencies, an ability to face up to problems quickly and take appropriate action. The individual will have a willingness to be selfcritical and learn from mistakes avoiding hubris. A methodical and rigorous approach is essential along with a proven ability to work across organisation boundaries. The ideal candidate will demonstrate objective, rational and multidisciplinary thinking he or she will act within their circle of competence and know the boundary. Leadership The ideal candidate will be able to make objective decisions whilst demonstrating dynamic resourcing to integrate with the contractor teams. The individual will be accountable for delivering tactical solutions that are in line with the program plan. The individual will handle tension and pressure within the working environment carefully and discretely and will have experience in developing teams and individuals. It will be important that the individual has courage to act upon convictions and is objective and rational in their thinking. Best Value Objectively assess and supervise the contractor teams. ITAR International Traffic in Arms Regulations Given the scope and responsibilities of this role, the successful candidate will need to access ITAR controlled information. Successful applicants will therefore be required to provide personal information, including place of birth and all nationalities, to ensure compliance with US export control requirements. To apply please send your CV and covering letter to Daniel Blackman Human Resources 99 City Road London EC1Y 1AX Tel 0207 728 1790 Fax 0207 728 1790 Email Daniel.Blackmaninmarsat.com
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Category:Transportation and Logistics