Propulsion Subsystem Engineer

Propulsion Subsystem Engineer

SWISSto12

Lausanne, Switzerland

We are looking for an Propulsion Subsystem Engineer to be part of our development and customer program for our HummingSat GEO satellite product line.

Job requirements

• Extensive experience with development, testing, and operation of spacecraft electric propulsion subsystems, preferably for 5 years or more
• Real-world experience with system architecture, requirements definition, flow down, tracking and performing system-level analyses in support of trade studies
• Proven ability to know when and how to trade-off and optimize performance, resolve complex technical problems, manage technical work with partners, conduct technical development projects
• Good understanding of principles for spacecraft design, manufacturing, assembly, integration, test, and operation
• Experience with managing customer and supplier interfaces
• Ability to “think outside of the box” and thrive in challenging trade-off parameter space
• Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills and ease at working across different cultures and different levels of an organization
• Demonstrated ability to write clear technical documentation of high quality
• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Applied Physics or equivalent
• Language: Fluent English is a prerequisite, French a plus

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the design and implementation of a propulsion system for a geostationary satellite, including system sizing, requirements definition, component selection, subsystem analysis and performance verification, and interface definition with the remainder of the system
• Requirements definition, flow down, verification, and validation
• Develop relationships with unit suppliers and partners, working with them to develop and improve the subsystem and each component
  • Support subsystem-level and spacecraft-level integration and testing, including writing detailed test specifications, procedure and test data review, leading troubleshooting efforts
  • Provide support to mission operations during satellite launch, orbit raising, and on station operations phases
  • Generate quality technical documentation and deliver clear and concise presentations
  • Collaborate with technical staff, program managers, and executive management as well as customers and suppliers
  • Occasionally, you will be asked to participate in overall tasks and services inherent to a dynamic fast-growing company