Satellite TC&R Engineer
Satellite TC&R Engineer
SWISSto12
Renens, Switzerland
Job requirements
- Extensive experience with spacecraft TC&R subsystems and/or TC&R unit design engineering, preferably for 5 years or more;
- Proven experience on TC&R subsystem design, manufacturing, assembly, integration, test and operation;
- Good knowledge of TC&R subsystem and unit architectures, requirements definition, flow down, tracking and performing system-level analyses in support of trade studies;
- Proven ability to trade-off and know when and how to optimize performance, resolve complex technical problems, manage technical work with partners, conduct technical development projects;
- Solid knowledge on RF, link budgets, modulation schemes and coding techniques;
- Experience with spacecraft encryption protocol is a plus;
- Excellent customer focus with experience with managing customer and supplier interfaces;
- Proven ability to “think outside of the box” and thrive in challenging trade-off parameter space;
- Demonstrated ability to write clear technical documentation of high quality;
- Able to work on a self-initiated basis, while being part of a team;
- Excellent communication skills and ease at working across different cultures and different levels of an organization;
- Master or PhD degree in Radiofrequency, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or Applied Physics or reasonably equivalent;
- Language: Fluent English is a prerequisite, skills in French are a plus.
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for spacecraft TC&R subsystem, working with our satellite program team and our external partners and suppliers;
- Ensure the TC&R subsystem design complies with all system requirements;
- Develop and maintain RF link budgets for command, telemetry and ranging;
- Analyse technical trade-offs and present solutions to the program team;
- Prepare and/or review technical documentation in support of all tasks including unit level requirement flow-down and verification;
- Follow up unit design and development, including all RF units involved in TC&R architecture, such as Command Receivers, Telemetry Transmitters, LTWTA, Switches, filters and other passive components;
- Develop relationships with TC&R unit suppliers and partners, working with them to Design, Manufacture, Assemble, Integrate and Test each component in the subsystem;
- Define and prepare SoWs and specifications, contribute to problem solving and ensuring successful deliveries;
- Occasionally, you will be asked to participate in overall tasks and services inherent to a dynamic fast-growing company.
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