Satellite Network Analysis Engineer

This role will contribute to both commercial and our US government programs.

Role:

As a Satellite Network Analysis Engineer you will be working on satellite network design and analysis for global commercial and government solutions. This role will focus on technical account management for operational satellite networks as well as pre-sales engineering. At its core, this involves optimizing high throughput satellite networks, from design to operation, by understanding and trading dozens of parameters, including but not limited to:

• Digital payload configuration
• Orbital slot selection and frequency planning
• Antenna system optimization, user coverage area definition
• Gateway location(s) selection
• User terminal selection
• Networking / modem equipment selection and configuration

The role provides a balance of technical and business / customer facing responsibilities, and is high visibility and high impact. Our responsibilities include:

• Modeling and analyzing satellite networks using in house network software
• Working with live network data, creating network health reports, and proposing/recommending/rejecting network configuration changes
• Interface with Commercial, US Government, and Executive team
• Communicate our satellite network designs and reports externally as solutions/sales engineers
• Aid in regulatory (FCC, ITU, etc.) efforts regarding spectrum use and coordination
• Aid and influence the design of analysis software that enables us to excel in our role.

Mid-level to senior management roles are available, depending on the candidate.

Requirements:

• Satellite communications industry experience
• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics (or equivalent background knowledge)
• Scripting language experience: Python (Preferred), MATLAB, R, Julia, C++, or similar. Comfortable using scripted tools to conduct analyses and trade studies.
• Strong ability to optimize systems by juggling many variables, considering all options, running a detailed trade study and a knack for math
• Ability to craft highly polished presentations, deliver those presentations to potential partners, and succinctly answer challenging technical questions posed by partners
• Process oriented mindset - constantly seeking more efficient ways of doing things, anticipating features needed from both internal and external tools
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.
• Willingness to travel (~15%)
• Enjoy a fast paced environment, with just the right amount of chaos ;)
• 1-5+ years of experience
• Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus:

• Link budgeting / Link analysis experience
• Network operations knowledge or direct experience
• GEO, MEO, or LEO High Throughput Satellite (HTS) network experience
• Experience working Military Satellite communications systems