Principal Satellite Payload Engineer

Principal Satellite Payload Engineer

Germantown MD

Pay From: $150,000

MUST:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

15+ years' of experience in engineering development of commercial communication systems

5+ years' experience with LEO constellations including specification, design, manufacturing, launch, and operations

5+ years' experience with reliability, particularly how it relates to component selection, manufacturing process, and test

5+ years' experience with manufacturing and testing of ESAs

5+ years' experience with Ka-band and S-band RF electronics

5+ years' experience with terrestrial cellular including 3G/4G/5G

Ability to travel periodically in North America and internationally

DUTIES:

Works with satellite manufacturers and engineers to ensure all satellite requirements are satisfied for proper operation within LEO systems

Establishes and monitors objectives, specifications, and plans to ensure projects are executed effectively

Participates in design reviews and trade analysis for optimal performance and operation of the satellite and constellation Represents client in payload and platform component selection and make/buy decisions to ensure vendor experience, quality, and ability to deliver meet requirements

Analyzes satellite and constellation reliability by trading cost versus MTTF and performance versus user experience Oversees the satellite manufacturing plan and processes for high volume LEO satellite production including analysis of supply chain, assembly, and test

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".