Hikinex is hiring a Satellite Platform TT&C Systems Engineer

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