Who we are:Globalstar pioneered personal safety by introducing its SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger in 2007. Today, leveraging its low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Globalstar reliably connects and protects assets, transmits key operational data, and saves lives - from any location - for consumers, industrial companies and government agencies in over 120 countries. With a portfolio that includes SPOT GPS messengers, next-generation IoT products and modems, and cloud-based telematics solutions, Globalstar's cost effective satellite-powered innovations give users visibility and intelligence for improving safety and operational efficiencies.
What we offer:- Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Financial Benefits: 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries
- Health & Wellness: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program
Job Summary: The Senior Satellite Systems Engineer leads and supports engineering and technical development projects with satellite development projects and supporting operations after launch.
Supervisory Responsibilities:None
Duties/Responsibilities:- Provides systems engineering support for new satellite development projects.
- Provide feedback on design from the vendors and make sure vendor satellite requirements are met.
- Perform antenna pattern analysis and monitor payload performances.
- Perform trade-offs on digital beam forming antenna pattern choices.
- Monitor power/thermal capabilities of the system and help with system capacity analysis with the power/thermal limitations of the satellite.
- Provides systems engineering support to other groups to work with external vendors.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Skills and Competencies: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management
- Excellent organizational skills with attention-to-detail
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with NetSuite
- Experience with Satellite systems Engineering for Satellite and its integration with the Ground network
- Exposure to digital payload satellite programs with digital beamforming capability
- Understanding of antenna digital beamforming technologies
- Knowledge of payload and its impact on overall platform design including the power/thermal subsystems.
- Experience with LEO constellation development programs
- Familiarity with Matlab, Python, Power Bi
Education, Experience, and Licenses/Certifications:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Engineering degree
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with specialization in wireless communication preferred
- At least 10+ years of experience in engineering, satellite systems design, or other related fields
Physical Requirements: - Willingness and ability to travel as needed
- Willingness and ability to work after regularly scheduled hours as needed
- Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods working on a computer (4 to 8 hours)
- Ability to operate the equipment used for the job
- Ability to lift 15 pounds at times
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job
Marginal Functions:A review of this job description may have omitted some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the job duties and responsibilities. This job description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties and/or responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.
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