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INSPYR Solutions · 2 months ago

Senior Ground System I&T Engineer

Northridge, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$90/hr - $110/hr

7+ years exp

INSPYR Solutions is a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions. The successful applicant will be involved in the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of satellite ground station antennas, including support for Ground System HITL and Spacecraft HITL.

Information TechnologyProfessional ServicesStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Configure, operate and maintain ground gateway support equipment, antenna stations and sub systems

Design and build ground gateway communication systems and involve in all aspects of development (site survey, system design, hardware selection, hardware integration, end-to-end testing, site activation, maintenance, and operations)

Design, build and operate hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) of ground gateway antenna systems, support equipment racks and interface to flight hardwares, and other development environments

Lead the hardware selection, system integration, test, troubleshoot of ground gateway communication support equipment rack hardware and software

Create Schematics and BOM of test systems and mission critical sub systems and entire system

Procure hardware, components, consumable and parts, and perform inventory management including spare parts

Oversee production, testing, quality control, shipment of logistics of ground system hardware

Interface with multiple disciplines including customers, suppliers, manufacturers, internal/external integration & test engineers, RF engineers, network engineers, technicians, etc

Qualification

RF system level experienceDesign RF systemsRF test equipmentNetwork protocols knowledgeSatcom equipment experiencePythonMatlabLEO/MEO/GEO experienceHigh voltage AC powerLinux administrationWindows server administrationAtlassian ToolsTroubleshooting skillsCommunication skillsProblem solving skillsTeamwork skills

Required

US Citizen

Strong RF system level experience and understanding of RF fundamentals

7-10+ years of hardware experience with spacecraft, ground stations, IT/networks, other communication systems

7-10+ years of industry experience in design and implementation of RF systems and system-level communication architectures

Experience with RF Test equipment: VNA, VSG, Channel Emulator, GPS Simulator

Strong Knowledge of the main network protocols and services (e.g. IP, TCP, UDP, DNS, SNMP, NTP, DHCP, VPNs)

Experience with satcom equipment and RF parts including BUC, LNB, LNA, Coupler, SDR, ACU, RF antenna feed, RF Filters, and other RF components

Experience developing tools in Python or Matlab in the use of Visio or other CAD software to develop system schematics

Experience developing link budgets and other engineering calculations related to system specification and design

Experience with LEO, MEO, and/or GEO Satellite ground stations related engineering experience

Experience with high voltage AC power (110V - 480VAC), DC Power (3.3VDC-48VDC), UPS, PDU, Battery modules, ATS, Power Generator

Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, communication, and organization skills

Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

Ability to travel to and work at remote sites supporting test integration, commissioning, and training as required

Solid fundamental knowledge of networks, electronics, math, engineering, and physics

Creative approach to problem solving, engineering, and design with exceptional analytical skills

Ability to work independently and in a team in ambiguity settings, take initiative, and communicate effectively

Excellent communications skills with the ability to communicate with internal/external customers, vendors, management etc. in both formal and informal situations

Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment up to 50 lbs

Willing to get hands dirty and take extreme ownership to take projects to the finish line per deadlines

Ability to handle multiple projects in parallel