Principal Member Engineering Staff, Systems Engineer

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Established in 1973, SES AMERICOM is the largest supplier of satellite services in the U.S. and is recognized for the delivery of the highest quality satellite communications services. The company currently operates a fleet of 17 spacecraft providing service throughout the Americas. As a member of the SES family, AMERICOM is able to provide end-to-end telecommunications solutions to any region in the world. Based in Princeton, New Jersey, SES AMERICOM maintains several offices and staffed operations centers in the United States/North America. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of SES Global S.A., offering access to a fleet of over 40 spacecraft. For more information, visit www.ses-americom.com.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• 10-15 years related work experience required
• Strong background in geosynchronous spacecraft, with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of spacecraft subsystems
• Understanding of satellite bus and payload architectures, systems design, trade-off studies, and data analysis techniques with good experience with on-orbit satellite operations
• Working knowledge of spacecraft test methods, functional requirements and verification, and technical documentation review
• Experience in satellite anomaly investigation, in-orbit test planning and activities, satellite technology and testing methodology
• Strong computer skills required, especially Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform as a focal point for engineering support for a spacecraft of the in-orbit fleet
• Coordinate the engineering team support to identify technical constraints and assure all spacecraft performance requirements are met on-orbit and verified throughout in-orbit test and on-orbit operation of the in-orbit fleet
• Coordinate engineering support for special on-orbit related activities such as health reports, insurance packages and/or development of payload in-orbit test systems
• Support Anomaly Management process through anomaly reviews and on-orbit performance analysis for the in-orbit fleet
• Support In-Orbit Monitor & Control process through spacecraft procedure development, training, limits/alerts review and data trending
• Ensure all satellite health and performance documentation is complete and accurate for the spacecraft of the in-orbit fleet
• Provide Technical Support for internal processes such as Business Development, Marketing/Sales, Legal and Sourcing departments
• Participate in initial in-orbit checkout and support in-orbit testing
• Travel to vendor sites and SES AMERICOM earth stations