Senior Payload Systems Engineer - Satellite Constellations

SES Satellites; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SES Satellites in Long Beach, CA is seeking a highly capable Payload Systems Engineer to join its engineering team. This role involves designing and analyzing satellite systems, focusing on payload design and performance optimization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, hands-on simulation experience, and proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C++. A proactive mindset and excellent collaboration skills are essential for success in this challenging position.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Strong understanding of satellite subsystems.
• Hands-on experience in system modeling and simulation.
• Proficiency in programming for analysis and tool development.

Responsibilities

• Design payload for satellite systems and key subsystems.
• Analyze mission requirements and translate them into specifications.
• Conduct trade-off analyses for optimal system configurations.
• Optimize performance by maximizing payload efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Hands-on simulation experience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications, or Physics

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

SES Satellites in Long Beach, CA is seeking a highly capable Payload Systems Engineer to join its engineering team. This role involves designing and analyzing satellite systems, focusing on payload design and performance optimization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, hands-on simulation experience, and proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C++. A proactive mindset and excellent collaboration skills are essential for success in this challenging position.