Principal Satellite Payload Engineer

Company: ALTA IT Services
Location: Germantown
Posted on: March 1, 2025

Job Description:

IF INTERESTED REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO KSPICER@ALTAITS.COM OR CALL/TEXT 301-252-8762

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Germantown, MD - onsite
Direct Hire
Requires: Green card or US citizen- based on gov requirement

Principal Satellite Payload Engineer - The candidate will work with a team of highly technical engineers and satellite manufacturers to develop and produce next generation satellite payload technology for NTN-LEO applications.

Responsibilities:
Works with satellite manufacturers and Hughes 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 Hughes in payload 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

Basic Requirements:
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

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in electrical engineering
Previous work with launch providers

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