Satellite Avionics/Electrical Power Supply Engineer

Satellite Avionics/Electrical Power Supply Engineer

Eutelsat Group

Issy-Les-Moulineaux, France

Who You Are:

The satellite avionics/electrical power supply (EPS) engineer will be responsible to overseeing the procurement process for satellite avionic subsystem activities in particular the satellite electrical power supply activities, starting from the development and refinement of technical specifications. This role involves closely monitoring the design phase, ensuring alignment with project requirements, and participating in the assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) activities. He will also lead the evaluation of satellite electrical power supply subsystem performance during ground testing and be involved in the satellite in-orbit acceptance test phase. Close collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams will be essential throughout the project lifecycle. He will report to the Head of Satellite Platform Engineering with the Space Engineering Directorate.

What You’ll Do:

• Assess the adequacy of satellite electrical power supply architecture with respect to the mission, security and operation requirements and ensure correct interfacing with other subsystems
• Actively monitor and assess the design, development, build, integration and test of the electrical power supply subsystems from equipment (including for instance solar array, battery, power conditioning unit) to system level up to satellite in-orbit acceptance test review
• Perform on-site review of electrical power supply subsystem test results, including those from launch site campaigns when required, to ensure real-time decision making on test results acceptability
• Represent Eutelsat at technical meetings and reviews at satellite equipment, subsystem, system levels and launcher interface level, including launch campaigns when required, to ensure that (i) Eutelsat requirements on design, analyses and tests have being properly flown down to lower level unit specifications and (ii) the electrical power supply equipment and subsystem performances are compliant to Eutelsat requirements
• Ensure that other members of the satellite platform engineering team and the satellite project teams are kept informed as to progress and issues as and when they arise
• Assist in support the satellite operation engineering team in (i) reviewing flight operations procedures for electrical power supply management, (ii) proposing recommendations for investigation and remedial actions in case of in-orbit anomalies, and (iii) monitoring and evaluating in-orbit performances of spacecraft, for electrical power supply related activities
• Provide electrical power supply engineering expertise as required
• Stay abreast of technology, assist in evaluation of proposal for future programmes and highlight problem areas

What It Takes:

• Master or PhD degree in Space Engineering or relevant technical field
• At least 5-year experience in satellite engineering with a recognised expertise in satellite electrical power supply fields
• Excellent understanding of principles for spacecraft design, manufacture, assembly, integration, test and operation
• Experience in International space projects and in industrial customer/supplier relationship
• Skills in solar array/battery technologies development for space applications would be an asset
• Skills in subsystems electromagnetic compatibility field would be an asset
• Autonomous and proactive working style with excellent working organisation and ethics
• Communicating effectively, excellent relational skills and ability to work in a team with different professional and cultural backgrounds
• Excellent knowledge in English