Principal Space Engineer

What You’ll Do

• Analyze and optimize satellite link performance (RF link budget analysis) based on given requirements, earth station criteria, and satellite performance
• Led and developed technical responses to Requests For Proposals (RFPs) providing the technical/engineering solutions supported by clear written descriptions of the proposed solutions
• Leads and/or supports in the development of integrated satellite solutions, whether for ongoing maintenance of existing services, or development of new services as part of the proposal development process
• Responsible for in-depth understanding of technical information defined in COMSATCOM Service Requirements (CSSR) and Performance Work Statements (PWS)
• Assists Business Development (BD), Program Management (PMO) and Account Executives in the interpretation and definition of requirements while providing sales/program engineering support
• Develops Statement of Work (SOW) for equipment integrators and service providers
• Specifies equipment, and services as per design solutions and requirements
• Lead the design, integration, optimization, and sustainment of secure managed satellite communication platforms utilizing iDirect Evolution and iDirect Velocity architectures supporting fixed, transportable, and mobility users
• Develops and maintains technical expertise in iDirect Evolution and Velocity waveform technologies including DVB-S2/S2X, TDMA (including MF-TDMA & ATDMA), SCPC, Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM), QoS, CIR/MIR traffic engineering, and dynamic bandwidth allocation
• Lead technical architecture development for secure government mobility solutions supporting land mobile, maritime, and aeronautical applications utilizing electronically steered antennas (ESA), COTM, and multi-orbit capable terminals
• Provides technical support to engineering and operations teams to resolve circuit problems/issues as the final tier of escalation
• Represents SES SD Engineering team in meetings related to asset management, interference issues, and infrastructure planning in addition to supporting Spectrum Management with spectrum coordination that might impact SES SD customers
• Supports Product Development team with technical design and analysis for development of new product initiatives, either internal or through partners
• Maintains up to date working knowledge of SES satellite fleet as well as third-party operators which support solutions and leverage either as partners, vendors or as a competitive threat
• Evaluates existing infrastructure and customer solutions for upgrades/improvements
• Attends customer meetings and conferences as necessary
• Work with satellite operators to maintain a current knowledge of their capabilities and offerings
• Knowledge of and experience with state-of-the art industry products for ground segment equipment and terrestrial networking infrastructure
• Perform requirements definition inclusive of solicitation review and Q&A, design, equipment specification, pricing, and documentation in collaboration with the Program Management Office (PMO) and in-house technical teams
• Knowledge and design experience with various waveforms involving VSAT signaling and access technologies including SCPC and TDMA/hybrid solutions
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Duties And Responsibilities

Analysis and optimization of satellite link performance (RF link budget analysis) based on given requirements, earth station criteria, and satellite performance.

Leading and developing technical responses to Requests For Proposals (RFPs) providing the technical/engineering solutions supported by clear written descriptions of the proposed solutions.

Leading and/or supporting in the development of integrated satellite solutions, whether for ongoing maintenance of existing services, or development of new services as part of the proposal development process.

Responsible for in-depth understanding of technical information defined in COMSATCOM Service Requirements (CSSR) and Performance Work Statements (PWS).

Assisting Business Development (BD), Program Management (PMO) and Account Executives in the interpretation and definition of requirements while providing sales/program engineering support.

Developing Statement of Work (SOW) for equipment integrators and service providers.

Specifying equipment, and services as per design solutions and requirements.

Leading the design, integration, optimization, and sustainment of secure managed satellite communication platforms utilizing iDirect Evolution and iDirect Velocity architectures supporting fixed, transportable, and mobility users.

Maintaining technical expertise in iDirect Evolution and Velocity waveform technologies including DVB-S2/S2X, TDMA (including MF-TDMA & ATDMA), SCPC, Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM), QoS, CIR/MIR traffic engineering, and dynamic bandwidth allocation.

Leading technical architecture development for secure government mobility solutions supporting land mobile, maritime, and aeronautical applications utilizing electronically steered antennas (ESA), COTM, and multi-orbit capable terminals.

Providing technical support to engineering and operations teams to resolve circuit problems/issues as the final tier of escalation.

Representing SES SD Engineering team in meetings related to asset management, interference issues, and infrastructure planning in addition to supporting Spectrum Management with spectrum coordination that might impact SES SD customers.

Supporting Product Development team with technical design and analysis for development of new product initiatives, either internal or through partners.

Maintaining up to date working knowledge of SES satellite fleet as well as third-party operators which support solutions and leverage either as partners, vendors or as a competitive threat.

Evaluating existing infrastructure and customer solutions for upgrades/improvements.

Attending customer meetings and conferences as necessary.

Working with satellite operators to maintain a current knowledge of their capabilities and offerings.

Knowledge of and experience with state-of-the art industry products for ground segment equipment and terrestrial networking infrastructure.

Performing requirements definition inclusive of solicitation review and Q&A, design, equipment specification, pricing, and documentation in collaboration with the Program Management Office (PMO) and in-house technical teams.

Knowledge and design experience with various waveforms involving VSAT signaling and access technologies including SCPC and TDMA/hybrid solutions.

Supporting, communicating, reinforcing, and defending the mission, values and culture of the organization.

Qualifications

Prior experience in US Military, NATO or Federal Government Contracts

10-15 years’ plus experience with Satellite Network Design, and Satellite Communications Systems including turn-key designs

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related technical field at a minimum

Expert level technical expertise required

Ability to effectively write, communicate and develop technical white papers, presentations, etc.

Ability to obtain and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret or higher- level security clearance.

Extensive knowledge of satellite link budgets