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Midland, TX · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

This position is based in our satellite production facility in Midland, TX , with full relocation ... Support onboarding activities for new employees and contractors. * Prepare presentations, reports ...

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A Satellite Contractor installs, repairs, and maintains satellite communication systems for television, internet, and telecommunications. They work with satellite dishes, receivers, and related equipment to ensure proper functionality and signal reception. Contractors may be independent or work for service providers, often traveling to residential or commercial locations. Strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of industry standards are essential for success in this role.

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Satellite Platform TT&C Systems Engineer

Houston, TX • On-site, Remote

HIKINEX
Strategic Planning Consulting Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Job description

Role:

As a member of the Systems Engineering Department, the Platform TT&C Systems Engineer will provide technical expertise for the Tracking, Telemetry and Command subsystem that provides a communication path between the satellite and the operations control center.

Tasks:

Depending on the job function, the Platform TT&C Systems Engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities depending on the background and experience of the candidate:

  • Participate in the design of Platform TT&C systems that operate at various frequency bands
  • Perform system-level link budget analyses
  • Provide input to antenna scattering analyses and review results
  • Support systems engineering documentation including requirements specifications, statement of compliance, verification matrix and design descriptions
  • Prepare interface control documentation for TT&C subsystem interconnection with the other Platform subsystems Troubleshoot TT&C-related issues on integrated satellite and on Platform Engineering Model (FlatSat) test setups
  • Ensure inter-operability between Platform TT&C subsystem and satellite Payload
  • Contribute to overall communication concept of operations (ConOps)
  • Support various milestone reviews: EQSR, SRR, PDR and CDR either at Customer, MDA or subcontractor facilities


Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong RF engineering background
  • Experience with communication subsystems including transceivers, couplers, filters & antennas
  • Experience with Communication standards and regulations including but not limited to ITU, CCSDS and ETSI

Complementary skills/knowledge:

  • Understanding of the space environment and communication satellites
  • Experience with satellite tracking and/or ranging
  • Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be evaluated favorably
  • Ability to lead and/or mentor junior members of the engineering team
Employment Type: CONTRACTOR
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Hikinex is a multi-channel integrated service provider designed to help Companies scale fast and drive more profit. We leverage diverse resources to provide Superior services at a fraction of the cost.

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Strategic planning consulting services

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51 - 200 Employees

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Year founded

2016

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