• Principal Satellite Payload Engineer

    System One (Germantown, MD)


    IF INTERESTED REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO [email protected] OR CALL/TEXT 301-252-8762

     

    Germantown, MD - onsite

     

    Direct Hire

     

    Requires: Green card or US citizen- based on gov requirement

     

    Principal Satellite Payload Engineer - The candidate will work with a team of highly technical engineers and satellite manufacturers to develop and produce next generation satellite payload technology for NTN-LEO applications.

    Responsibilities:

    Works with satellite manufacturers and Hughes engineers to ensure all satellite requirements are satisfied for proper operation within LEO systems

     

    Establishes and monitors objectives, specifications, and plans to ensure projects are executed effectively

     

    Participates in design reviews and trade analysis for optimal performance and operation of the satellite and constellation

     

    Represents Hughes in payload component selection and make/buy decisions to ensure vendor experience, quality, and ability to deliver meet requirements

     

    Analyzes satellite and constellation reliability by trading cost versus MTTF and performance versus user experience

     

    Oversees the satellite manufacturing plan and processes for high volume LEO satellite production including analysis of supply chain, assembly, and test

    Basic Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

     

    15+ years' of experience in engineering development of commercial communication systems

     

    5+ years' experience with LEO constellations including specification, design, manufacturing, launch, and operations

     

    5+ years' experience with reliability, particularly how it relates to component selection, manufacturing process, and test

     

    5+ years' experience with manufacturing and testing of ESAs

     

    5+ years' experience with Ka-band and S-band RF electronics

     

    5+ years' experience with terrestrial cellular including 3G/4G/5G

     

    Ability to travel periodically in North America and internationally

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Master’s degree in electrical engineering

     

    Previous work with launch providers

    #M2

    Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)

     

    System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

     

    System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.