Job Title: Telemetry Systems Engineer
Job Description

Support mission analysis and requirements for the TT&C subsystem. This includes leading and writing system requirements, SOC, Verification and Validation efforts, design descriptions, budgets, specifications, and test requirements. This also encompasses verification and validation of the Tracking, Telemetry, and Command sub-system performance, monitoring suppliers, and integrated product teams while providing inputs and support to all program reviews including EQSR, SRR, PDR, CDR. Additionally, the subsystem lead will attend all test reviews (TRR, TRB, DRB), support sub-system Assembly, Integration, and Test activities, and support Satellite testing (EGSE, Test supervision, data analysis). This individual will write the subsystem operation manual and support In-Orbit Test (IOT).

ResponsibilitiesLead and write system requirements, SOC, Verification, and Validation effortsCreate design descriptions, budgets, specifications, and test requirementsVerify and validate Tracking, Telemetry, and Command sub-system performanceMonitor suppliers and integrated product teamsProvide inputs and support to all program reviews including EQSR, SRR, PDR, and CDRAttend all test reviews (TRR, TRB, DRB) and support sub-system Assembly, Integration, and Test activitiesSupport Satellite testing, including EGSE, test supervision, and data analysisWrite subsystem operation manual and support In-Orbit Test (IOT)Essential SkillsExperience with spacecraft and satellite requirements analysisProficiency in integration testing and telemetryKnowledge of modulation, RF systems, and ground communicationExperience in TT&C (Telemetry, Tracking, and Control) Subsystem designUnderstanding of Internet coverage, link budgets, and Geosynchronous archFamiliarity with different communication protocols for the TT&C systemKnowledge of modulation types (e.g., QPSK modulation, PN ranging) and signal performanceUnderstanding of frequency, instigation, and evaluation of range rateBachelor’s degree in Engineering in a relevant field5+ years of relevant experience (10 years preferred)Experience with LEO/MEO/GEO satellites and TT&C sub-systemsUnderstanding of the space environment and orbit mechanicsAdditional Skills & QualificationsHands-on individual who can lead all systems integration processesExperience with qualification and acceptance testing of new designsExperience leading and coaching a technical teamSupport the Spacecraft operations team in critical phasesWork Environment

This is an exciting opportunity to work 100% REMOTE in the commercial aerospace industry. With over 400 missions, you will see your hard work in the greatest landscape in the world - Space. Employees have 1:1 meetings with their leads and weekly team meetings. Some teams use Jira for task lists and hold regular meetings to stay informed about other subsystems.

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