​Senior Space Systems Engineer

1 week ago

Denver, United States KSAT, INC. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Senior Space Systems Engineer (Process Management)

KSAT Inc.

7600 E Eastman Ave, Suite 415 Denver, Colorado 80231 ksat.no

Contact:

Austin Cooner, US Systems Engineering Manager

austin.cooner@ksat.no

Introduction

With headquarters in Tromsø, Norway, Kongsberg Satellite Services AS (KSAT) supplies ground station services for satellite communications. KSAT is the world’s largest supplier of telemetry, tracking and command (TT&C) and data acquisition services for non-geostationary satellites.

Founded in 1968, KSAT has grown to over 350 employees with an annual revenue of approximately $120M. About 50% of KSAT’s annual revenue comes from the US. The wholly owned subsidiary KSAT Inc. (aka. KSAT USA) is located in Denver, Colorado and is rapidly growing in response to strong US Government and industry demand for commercial ground segment services. As a result of KSAT’s continued growth in the US, more critical talent is needed.

Summary of Position

KSAT USA is seeking a mid-career engineer to act as a Systems Engineering Process Manager to support designing, deploying, integrating, and testing RF space to ground communication systems and spacecraft operations C2 systems. This role will act as a key engineer for US customers while working closely with KSAT’s broader global engineering and program teams. Critical functions include testing, integrating, and operationalizing ground segments for space to ground communications and spacecraft operations; identifying and executing engineering process improvements such as quality assurance, configuration management, and issue tracking; defining systems for requirements verification and traceability; defining statements of work and specifications for both RF communications suppliers/subcontractors; and interfacing with important customers for US programs.

This position will report to Austin Cooner, US Systems Engineering Manager.

The role will be local to the Denver region with flexible teleworking opportunities. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Joining the KSAT Team means:

  • Opportunity to work across the commercial, civil, and defence space industry
  • Flexible work environment
  • Experience in an international company with a global footprint and opportunities to work across cultures
  • Engaging team: inspire small, dedicated, “A-class” teammates. Being part of a nimble and passionate “start-up” team, with the financial security and product technology readiness level of an established company – the best of both worlds

Compensation

The base salary range is between $120K - $150K.

Benefits Package Highlights:

  • Four weeks of PTO annually
  • $0 individual medical insurance with generous coverages
  • Flexible working environment
  • Fitness expense reimbursement program
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • International travel opportunities

Details of the Role

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Identify and implement engineering processes such as quality assurance for contract deliverables and test events, configuration management and change control, DR and issue tracking, requirements verification and traceability, and lab inventory management.
  • Perform either RF or Satellite Operations engineering to directly support KSAT commercial customers.
  • Represent KSAT as lead engineer for face-to-face testing efforts for RF communications or satellite operations.
  • Coordinate with the KSAT global technical and program teams to design, develop, and implement long-term solutions for challenging space-ground communications problems
  • Work in a matrixed organization

Requirements

US Citizenship

Must be eligible to maintain a US DoD SECRET Clearance

Qualifications and Skills

  • Minimum
    • 8-years of demonstrated engineering experience developing, deploying, and/or testing complex systems
    • 4-years of demonstrated SATCOM experience developing, deploying, and/or testing space to ground RF systems for narrowband TT&C and wideband mission data
    • OR
    • 4-years of demonstrated Satellite Operations experience to include on-console operations of a spacecraft C2 system, familiarity with orbital dynamics, scripting and procedure development, and experience with telemetry/command libraries
    • 2-years experience with process management tools such as Jira, Confluence, AGILE, Doors, etc.
    • Previous demonstrated experience designing and implementing engineering process controls
  • Preferred
    • In depth technical competency and experience designing RF communication systems including modulation/demodulation of SATCOM signals, front end processing of data (framing, encoding, and synchronization), and ground segment monitoring and control systems
    • Familiarity with RESTful API development and integration with external customer or supplier systems
    • Familiarity with public and private cloud architectures for digital signal processing including Solutions Architect certifications from AWS or Microsoft Azure

Education

  • Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other STEM discipline
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in engineering or other STEM discipline

Travel

  • Travel is estimated at 15%
  • Travel will be necessary to customer sites in the United States
  • Travel will be necessary to Tromsø, Norway 2-3 times per year
  • Travel to other global locations may be required on a case-by-case basis

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