Holt Executive are partnered with a leading, truly global Satellite and Space leader that is on a mission to change how the world connects and communicates.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Payload Architect to play a crucial role in the design of next generation communication payloads for space.
Key Responsibilities:
* The design of sophisticated communication payloads.
* Lead mission analysis for communication systems requirements and down flows.
* SWaPC analysis.
* Definition of interfaces (digital, electrical, RF, optical, mechanical/thermal, etc.)
* Oversight and communications with subcontractors and partners when required.
* Reliability analysis, including simulation and design decisions.
* Supporting of space qualification activities, including bus and component selection.
* Support with testing, participate with integration, launch and in-orbit commissioning.
* Preparation of presentations and reports for the full development, including design reviews, test activities, manufacturing, qualifications, progress review, etc.
Required Skills/Experience:
* A Masters, or PhD degree in Engineering.
* 8+ years of proven experience in:
* Satellite Communication Payload architectures for different orbits LEO/MEO/GEO/HEO.
* Hardware and Software design, development, and integration for space applications.
* Digital design for space communications and Digital regenerative payloads.
* Inter-satellite links and digital phased array antennas.
* Proven experience with orbital analysis tools, Telemetry, Tracking, and Control (TT&C) platform, and Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK).
* Experience with operations, including satellite TT&C operations, payload operations, users, and network management facilities.
* Experience with beam forming, regenerative systems, rerouting of packets, and experience in the regeneration of multi beam architecture and channelization.
* Swiss, or EU (27) Citizen, or holding a valid Swiss work permit.
This opportunity is a fulltime position, that requires onsite working in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Defense and Space Manufacturing and Space Research and Technology
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