SCOF Systems Engineer
Core
Maintain operational state of SCOF ground segment equipment including baseband, TT&C modems, ranging system, and S-Band RF systems; provide third-line field engineering support and on-call fault investigation.
Role type
Senior RF Systems Engineer (Spacecraft Control and Operations Facility)
Builds
Ground segment communications systems for spacecraft control and operations
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / RF Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
RF transmission, satcoms systems, telecommunications, data networks, secure systems, cryptographics systems, TEMPEST principles, field support engineering, system fault investigation, engineering planning for upgrades
Preferred skills
liaison with equipment suppliers, configuration control, hardware configuration management, ranging system integrity
Technologies
S-Band RF systems, TT&C modems, baseband systems, ranging systems, SCC computer hardware
Responsibilities
Provide third-line field engineering service and on-call support for system faults; maintain up-to-date installation drawings; liaise with maintenance staff to identify recurring faults; develop engineering plans for system upgrades; maintain integrity of ranging system; provide specialist technical advice to System Engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC