The day-to-day
Lead mission analysis for space system requirements and down-flow to lower tiers.
Lead SWaPC analysis and defining interfaces (digital, electrical, RF, optical, mechanical/thermal, etc.).
Lead architectural trades, link budgets, and support design decisions.
Help drive and facilitate discussions with subcontractors/partners as the need arises.
Challenge external contractors on technical matters.
Assist with reliability analysis and simulations
Support on space qualification activities including advising on bus selection and components.
Assist program management and B&P, including interfacing with customers on programmatic and schedule matters.
Support test procedures, and participate in the integration, test campaign, launch and in-orbit commissioning.
Be involved in preparing presentations and reports for the full development (design reviews, test activities, manufacturing, qualifications, progress review, etc.) at a collaborator level.
What you'll need
MS/PhD in Engineering (SatCom, Telecommunications, Electronics, Digital Systems, etc.)
8-10 years of proven experience in the following areas
SatCom and Payload architectures for LEO/MEO/GEO/HEO
Phased Array Antennas
HW/SW design, development, and integration for space applications
Digital design for space communications
Digital regenerative payloads
Inter-satellite links and digital phased array antennas
Satellite architectures
System engineering for space applications
Space qualification for complex systems
Experience with orbital analysis tools, Telemetry, Tracking, and Control (TT&C) platform, and Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK).
Experience with operations, including satellite TT&C operations, payload operations, users, and network management facilities
Swiss or EU (27) Citizenship or valid Swiss working permit
What will help you on the job
Previous experience on working with ESA/NASA programs
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Lead mission analysis for space system requirements and down-flow to lower tiers.
Lead SWaPC analysis and defining interfaces (digital, electrical, RF, optical, mechanical/thermal, etc.).
Lead architectural trades, link budgets, and support design decisions.
Help drive and facilitate discussions with subcontractors/partners as the need arises.
Challenge external contractors on technical matters.
Assist with reliability analysis and simulations
Support on space qualification activities including advising on bus selection and components.
Assist program management and B&P, including interfacing with customers on programmatic and schedule matters.
Support test procedures, and participate in the integration, test campaign, launch and in-orbit commissioning.
Be involved in preparing presentations and reports for the full development (design reviews, test activities, manufacturing, qualifications, progress review, etc.) at a collaborator level.
MS/PhD in Engineering (SatCom, Telecommunications, Electronics, Digital Systems, etc.)
8-10 years of proven experience in the following areas
SatCom and Payload architectures for LEO/MEO/GEO/HEO
Phased Array Antennas
HW/SW design, development, and integration for space applications
Digital design for space communications
Digital regenerative payloads
Inter-satellite links and digital phased array antennas
Satellite architectures
System engineering for space applications
Space qualification for complex systems
Experience with orbital analysis tools, Telemetry, Tracking, and Control (TT&C) platform, and Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK).
Experience with operations, including satellite TT&C operations, payload operations, users, and network management facilities
Swiss or EU (27) Citizenship or valid Swiss working permit
