REMOTE Satellite TT&C Systems Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Satellite TT&C Systems Engineer to engage in the design, analysis, and troubleshooting of Platform Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&C) systems across various frequency bands. This position involves conducting link budget analyses, providing input on antenna scattering, assisting with systems engineering documentation, and ensuring the inter-operability of TT&C subsystems with satellite payloads. You will also support various milestone reviews and contribute to the overall communication concept of operations.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the design of Platform TT&C systems across various frequency bands.
• Conduct system-level link budget analyses.
• Provide input on antenna scattering analyses and review the results.
• Assist with systems engineering documentation, including requirements specifications, compliance statements, verification matrices, and design descriptions.
• Prepare interface control documentation for TT&C subsystem interconnections with other Platform subsystems.
• Resolve TT&C-related issues on integrated satellite and Platform Engineering Model (FlatSat) test setups.
• Ensure compatibility between Platform TT&C subsystems and satellite payload.
• Contribute to the overall communication concept of operations (ConOps).
• Support various milestone reviews (EQSR, SRR, PDR, and CDR) at customer, MDA, or subcontractor sites.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant experience in TT&C Systems (Telemetry, Tracking, and Command)
• Strong RF (Radio Frequency) expertise
• Experience with communication subsystems including transceivers, couplers, filters, and antennas
• Experience with communication standards and regulations including ITU, CCSDS, and ETSI

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in antenna scattering analyses
• Experience in preparing Interface Control Documentation (ICD) for TT&C subsystems
• Knowledge of Communication Concept of Operations (ConOps)
• Familiarity with milestone reviews such as EQSR, SRR, PDR, and CDR

Work Environment

This is a remote opportunity with 20% international travel. Travel will consist of 4-day trips once every 3 months. All travel expenses will be covered.