Ingénieur principal de systèmes de charge utile numérique/ Digital Payload Principal System Engineer
Core
Leading the design of communication satellite payloads and end-to-end telecommunications for constellations.
Role type
Principal Digital Payload System Engineer
Builds
Advanced LEO and MEO communication satellite constellations with very high data rate systems
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Requirements analysis, trade studies, capacity analysis, system architecture, subsystem definition, test plan generation, mission continuity, RF/digital/optical performance budgeting, supplier management
Preferred skills
Experience with onboard digital processors, direct radiating phased array antennas, optical inter-satellite links, GNC, electrical power distribution, electrical propulsion systems
Technologies
RF, digital, optical communications, LEO/MEO constellations, spacecraft software
Responsibilities
Leading design of communication satellite payloads and end-to-end telecommunications for constellations; Liaising and leading discussions with customers and program teams; Performing requirements analysis and detailed trade studies; Leading and contributing to capacity analysis to evaluate satellites; Leading and contributing to design reviews across the full space program lifecycle; Defining system requirements and flowing them down to subsystems; Supervising and generating test plans; Contributing to program and proposal efforts; Participating in detailed spacecraft design, assembly, integration, deployment, launch management and orbit operations; Contributing to engineering of key satellite subsystems; Supporting mission continuity and system reliability; Managing or guiding suppliers and less senior engineers; Contributing to RF, digital and optical communications performance budgets
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership