Satellite Platform TT&C Systems Engineer

Location: Houston, United States Role: As a member of the Systems Engineering Department, the Platform TT&C Systems Engineer will provide technical expertise for the Tracking, Telemetry and Command subsystem that provides a communication path between the satellite and the operations control center. Tasks: Depending on the job function, the Platform TT&C Systems Engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities depending on the background and experience of the candidate: Participate in the design of Platform TT&C systems that operate at various frequency bands Perform system-level link budget analyses Provide input to antenna scattering analyses and review results Support systems engineering documentation including requirements specifications, statement of compliance, verification matrix and design descriptions Prepare interface control documentation for TT&C subsystem interconnection with the other Platform subsystems Troubleshoot TT&C-related issues on integrated satellite and on Platform Engineering Model (FlatSat) test setups Ensure inter-operability between Platform TT&C subsystem and satellite Payload Contribute to overall communication concept of operations (ConOps) Support various milestone reviews: EQSR, SRR, PDR and CDR either at Customer, MDA or subcontractor facilities Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering 5+ years of relevant experience Strong RF engineering background Experience with communication subsystems including transceivers, couplers, filters & antennas Experience with Communication standards and regulations including but not limited to ITU, CCSDS and ETSI Complementary skills/knowledge: Understanding of the space environment and communication satellites Experience with satellite tracking and/or ranging Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be evaluated favorably Ability to lead and/or mentor junior members of the engineering team