SPACE SYSTEMS ENGINEER

• Bilbao
• Posted 1 day ago

SATLANTIS is seeking profiles of Mission, Operations, and Space Systems Engineer for :

1) The Design, Analysis, and Implementation of Earth Observation Satellite Missions;

2) The Design and Analysis of Satellite Subsystems;

3) The Operation (Tracking and Control) of Satellites In Orbit.

Below is a detailed list of tasks falling within this area. It is not expected that all tasks listed here be performed by a single person, but rather in cooperation with the rest of the team, where responsibilities are assigned based on individual experience and capabilities. Therefore, candidates with different levels of experience, from juniors to seniors, will be considered.

Tasks and responsibilities

MISSION:

• Mission requirements analysis
• Mission concept and architecture definition
• Evaluation of alternatives for each mission segment
• Mission analysis and compensation studies to define the appropriate orbit and constellation configuration
• Development of mission analysis tools
• Communication with mission partners
• Management of the roadmap for mission implementation, considering technical and programmatic aspects
• Coordination of the implementation and execution of mission elements (satellite, launch, ground segment)

OPERATIONS:

• Design and definition of satellite operations for specific missions
• Monitoring and control of satellites using mission control software
• Design and optimization of mission control software
• Development of simulation algorithms and tools
• Development of flight dynamics algorithms and tools, and testing in orbit
• Management of necessary hw/sw tests and reports
• Technical documentation and test reporting

SYSTEMS:

• Mission requirements analysis
• Definition of satellite system requirements
• Design and analysis of satellite systems
• Supervision of satellite development and simulation/test results
• Analysis of satellite performance and system budgets (mass, power, pointing, communication link, etc.)
• Modelling, design and thermal analysis of complete subsystems and satellites

Position Requirements:

• Deep passion for technology, hardware/software development, and space missions
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent experience. Additionally, qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical, Telecommunications, Software Engineering, or equivalent will be valued
• Problem-solving focus, proactivity
• Team spirit, versatility, and creativity
• Negotiation level in English
• Basic programming knowledge

Desired Experience & Strengths

• Experience in using software such as STK or similar
• Experience in using Mission Analysis software
• Experience in the design/analysis/implementation of space missions and/or projects; those related to Earth observation will be favored
• Advanced level and experience in Python software development
• Experience in developing algorithms for satellite/mission analysis
• Knowledge/experience with data science techniques
• Knowledge/Experience in orbital mechanics
• Knowledge/Experience in spacecraft flight dynamics
• Knowledge/Experience in spacecraft design
• Experience in satellite operations

Languages:

• Fluency in spoken and written English is essential. Negotiation level in Spanish is considered a plus.

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