Engineer, Satellite Platform Engineering

Primary Responsibilities / Key Result Areas

• Continuous surveillance and analysis of telemetry data to evaluate satellite health and performance, trending it against models and predictions, and forecasting likely changes, particularly regarding traffic capacity.
• Providing engineering support for satellite requirement definitions, proposal evaluations, negotiations, and design analysis, ensuring operational experience is considered in new satellite procurements.
• Supporting definition of satellite requirements for integration with satellite operations ground control systems, including the creation of test plans, conducting acceptance tests, and resolving issues.
• Preparing for the launch of new satellites, through support to satellite manufacturer mission design reviews and post-launch separation and orbit raising phases.
• Developing, validating, and maintaining operational procedures, tools, and processes to maintain optimal satellite and service performance, with a focus on task automation.
• Providing technical advice to internal teams and satellite users regarding satellite capabilities, performance, and operations.
• Optimizing satellite performance by performing necessary engineering analysis, modeling, and parameter modifications to meet new business needs.
• Support preparation of on-orbit satellite performance reports to internal and external customers.
• Performing on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis, available to support satellite operations outside of regular business hours, including weekends, to address as requested operations and/or emergency situations. On-call response may require travel to local satellite control center for support actions.

Competencies

• Technical Proficiency - Strong skills in analysing satellite systems, diagnosing issues, and interpreting data, including evaluating performance metrics and troubleshooting.
• Accountability & Decision-Making – Ability to take ownership, use sound judgment, and make informed decisions under pressure to assess critical situations and propose effective solutions.
• Effective Communication – Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical messages clearly and appropriately to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Project Execution – Strong organizational and project management skills to drive initiatives from planning to completion with efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaboration & Teamwork – Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse and multicultural team environment.
• Results-Driven Approach – Sense of urgency, initiative, and drive to achieve goals and deliver results.
• Continuous Improvement – Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for optimization and driving ongoing improvements.
• Growth Mindset- Embraces challenges as opportunities for learning and personal/professional development.

Qualifications & Experience

• 1 to 3 years applicable professional experience in satellite engineering and/or operations are desired, but not mandatory. New Graduate applications are welcome.
• Knowledge of satellite bus subsystems across one or more of Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed, MAXAR, Northrop Grumman, Thales is desired, but not mandatory.
• Master’s Degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Physics or similar discipline with a specialization in one or more of satellite dynamics and control; avionics, power or thermal sub-systems or similar is required.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and/or Python programming language. Additional courses or knowledge in Computer or Data Science are beneficial.
• Fluency in English (any other language being an asset).

Other Key Requirements / Comments

• If this position is to be based in Virginia (US). Eligible applicants to the US based location must be a US Citizen, a Green Card Holder or who can otherwise meet federal export-control authorization requirements.
• Eligible applicants to the position must meet EU and US export-control authorization requirements for access to Space Segment EAR and ITAR information.
• Willing to work on-site or hybrid remote per allowed policy
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally