Principal Satellite Payload Engineer
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Location: Germantown, MD 20874
Description:
Responsibilities:
Works with satellite manufacturers and client engineers to ensure all satellite requirements are satisfied for proper operation within LEO systems
Establishes and monitors objectives, specifications, and plans to ensure projects are executed effectively
Participates in design reviews and trade analysis for optimal performance and operation of the satellite and constellation
Represents client in payload component selection and make/buy decisions to ensure vendor experience, quality, and ability to deliver meet requirements
nalyzes satellite and constellation reliability by trading cost versus MTTF and performance versus user experience
Oversees the satellite manufacturing plan and processes for high volume LEO satellite production including analysis of supply chain, assembly, and test
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
15+ years' of experience in engineering development of commercial communication systems
5+ years' experience with LEO constellations including specification, design, manufacturing, launch, and operations
5+ years' experience with reliability, particularly how it relates to component selection, manufacturing process, and test
5+ years' experience with manufacturing and testing of ESAs
5+ years' experience with Ka-band and S-band RF electronics
5+ years' experience with terrestrial cellular including 3G/4G/5G
bility to travel periodically in North America and internationally
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in electrical engineering
Previous work with launch providers
**Talteam Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.**
Works with satellite manufacturers and client engineers to ensure all satellite requirements are satisfied for proper operation within LEO systems
Establishes and monitors objectives, specifications, and plans to ensure projects are executed effectively
Participates in design reviews and trade analysis for optimal performance and operation of the satellite and constellation
Represents client in payload component selection and make/buy decisions to ensure vendor experience, quality, and ability to deliver meet requirements
nalyzes satellite and constellation reliability by trading cost versus MTTF and performance versus user experience
Oversees the satellite manufacturing plan and processes for high volume LEO satellite production including analysis of supply chain, assembly, and test
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
15+ years' of experience in engineering development of commercial communication systems
5+ years' experience with LEO constellations including specification, design, manufacturing, launch, and operations
5+ years' experience with reliability, particularly how it relates to component selection, manufacturing process, and test
5+ years' experience with manufacturing and testing of ESAs
5+ years' experience with Ka-band and S-band RF electronics
5+ years' experience with terrestrial cellular including 3G/4G/5G
bility to travel periodically in North America and internationally
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in electrical engineering
Previous work with launch providers
**Talteam Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.**