Satellite Systems Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver enterprise-level SATCOM operations and maintenance assistance to seasonal Satellite Engineering personnel stationed in Antarctica.

• Execute satellite system engineering for both new systems and modifications to existing ones.

• Engage in strategic planning and scheduling of satellite time.

• Organize and manage spares inventory.

• Develop and implement test plans.

• Ensure that preventative maintenance is carried out and properly documented.

• Oversee standard operating procedures, technical guidelines, and relevant documentation.

• Collaborate with Project Managers and external entities to formulate proposals, design solutions, and construct or modify satellite terminals and associated network equipment.

• Annually deploy to Antarctica for approximately 4 to 16 weeks during the Austral Summer, as required.

• Maintain satellite earth terminal hardware, software, and connected systems.

• Capture and evaluate maintenance and system health metrics.

• Provide recommendations on system lifecycle replacements, upgrades, and decommissioning.

• Train and offer support to seasonal Satellite Engineers deployed.

• Manage satellite scheduling to fulfill mission requirements.

• Advise leadership on system risks and opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Familiarity with the architecture, capabilities, and standards of satellite communications systems.

• Experience in satellite terminal operations and maintenance.

• Background in satellite system design, including drawings, system overviews, sustainment plans, and decommissioning plans.

• Capability to troubleshoot satellite system issues both in person and remotely.

• Proficiency with test equipment and procedures related to satellite systems.

• Ability to provide remote support to on-station satellite engineering, network, and system administrator personnel.

• Experience in creating, updating, and coordinating maintenance procedures and documentation of maintenance logs.

• Proficient in creating and analyzing link budgets.

• Knowledge of and experience in applying safety standards.

• Experience working in a highly matrixed, cross-functional team environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to deploy to Antarctica.

• US Citizenship is required.

• Must secure a Public Trust security clearance before the start date.

• Must complete NSF-required physical and dental examinations for deployment to Antarctica.

• Must not have faced disciplinary action or separation from an employer due to incidents of stalking, sexual assault, or sexual harassment within the last three years to be eligible for deployment.

• Preferred: experience with satellite downtime scheduling and user notification processes.

• Preferred: familiarity with third-party subcontracted support entities.

• Preferred: proficiency with Ansys Systems Tool Kit.

• Preferred: competence in Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio.

• Preferred: experience collaborating with Project Managers.

• Preferred: skills in programming and software modifications.

• Preferred: experience with Satellite Access Request scheduling.

• Preferred: familiarity with the ARSTRAT certification process.

• Preferred: knowledge of DataPath products such as MaxView.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual deployments to Antarctica during the Austral Summer.

• Remote/teleworker work arrangement.

• Opportunity to contribute to the United States Antarctic Program and scientific research.

• Professional training and support for seasonal Satellite Engineers deployed.