Loft Orbital
Satellite Systems Engineering
SatelliteSystemsEngineer
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“Satellite Systems Engineer at Loft Orbital. Skills: Satellite systems engineering, Spacecraft integration, Mission development. Serve as satellite systems engineer. Represent Loft in technical discussions”
Industry & Context.
Hands-on
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
>2 years spacecraft systems engineer experience, Experience in at least two different subsystems, Communication skills, Organizational skills, Experience in small satellite assembly, Experience in integration and test campaigns, Experience in spacecraft delivery to orbit
Nice to Have
Python and Jupyter notebooks for analysis, Exposure to different space payload technologies, Exposure to in-orbit operations, International experience
What You'll Do.
Serve as satellite systems engineer
Represent Loft in technical discussions
Accommodate and fly payloads
Act as internal payload subject-matter expert
Interface with hardware teams
Interface with software teams
Ensure end-to-end integration
Work with flight operations
Develop mission CONOPS
Support development of Service Level Agreements
Assist with program management
Assist with product management
Interface with customers on programmatic matters
Interface with customers on schedule matters
Participate in integration
Participate in test campaign
Participate in launch
Participate in in-orbit activities
Accommodate customer missions on rideshare programs
Contribute to satellite-level budgets
Contribute to satellite-level analyses
Contribute to V&V planning
Contribute to CONOPS definition
Contribute to on-orbit operations
Lead development activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working with program manager; Working with product development teams; Working with flight software; Working with ground software; Working with AIT; Working with operations; Interfacing with customers
Communication Scope
Technical discussions; Customer interface
Process & Methodology
Program management, Product management
Full Job Description
## Description Wanna join the adventure? Loft Orbital builds a space infrastructure providing a fast & simple path to orbit. Using different flight proven buses, we design, integrate and operate spacecrafts, to fly physical or virtual customers payloads. We handle entire missions from end to end, significantly reducing the lead-time and risk of a traditional space mission. As a Satellite Systems Engineer at Loft, you will work on one or several satellite missions simultaneously, each one flying a single/multi-payload configuration. You will be a technical reference for these missions, working closely with program manager and all the Loft teams: products development teams, flight and ground software, AIT and operations. Using flight proven satellite buses and Loft designed payload hub infrastructure, you will lead the development activities of the missions you are in charge of. ## About this Role Serve as satellite systems engineer for one or more customer missions, representing Loft in technical discussions and reviews to accommodate and fly a variety of payloads Act as the internal payload subject-matter expert, interfacing with hardware and software teams to ensure end-to-end integration. Work with flight operations to develop the mission CONOPS, supporting the development of Service Level Agreements with Loft's customers Assist with program management and product management, including interfacing with customers on programmatic and schedule matters Review test plans and test results, and participate in the integration, test campaign, launch and in-orbit activities Accommodate customer missions on Loft’s rideshare programs, contributing to satellite-level budgets and analyses, V&V planning, CONOPS definition, AIT, and on-orbit operations. ## Must Haves You have >2 years demonstrated experience as a spacecraft systems engineer, or equivalent experience in at least two different subsystems (ADCS, Mechanical, Thermal, Power, On-Board Electronics & Software, …) You hav
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