Member Engineering Staff – Terrestrial Systems Engineer

SES AMERICOM, posted 23 days ago in Engineering.

Description

SES wholly owns three market-leading satellite operators, SES ASTRA in Europe, SES AMERICOM in North America and SES NEW SKIES which provides global coverage and connectivity. The Company also holds 90% of SES SIRIUS in Europe as well as strategic participations in Ciel in Canada and Quetzsat in Mexico. SES provides outstanding satellite communications solutions via a fleet of 38 satellites in 25 orbital positions around the globe.

SES ENGINEERING is the operations and procurement organization of the SES group.  The division was established in late 2007 to service and support SES’ commercial entities – SES ASTRA in Europe, SES AMERICOM in North America, and SES NEW SKIES in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and South American, by managing, maintaining and developing the space and ground infrastructure.  For more information, visit www.ses-americom.com.

The Engineering Staff Member position is responsible for the detailed engineering and service design and documentation, field implementation, and service activation. The function provides engineering support to the Sales Departments in the preparation of the proposals for satellite-based communications systems and networks. The function also provides engineering support to the Operations departments in troubleshooting RF transmission issues.

Essential Job Functions:

·         Perform engineering systems design and cost analysis in the development of satellite-based communications service proposals.

·         Prepare cost and technical service proposals.

·         Support Sales on customers visits.

·         Perform satellite link and tradeoff analysis.

·         Prepare statements of work and request for quotes for obtaining vendor pricing. 

·         Assist in the qualification of new vendor equipment/systems for use in new systems designs.

·         Generate computer-aided drawings.

·         Utilize RF, digital and analog test equipment.

·         Install communications equipment for new services in both US and foreign locations.

·         Utilize a wide variety of applications software tools specific to Terrestrial Systems Engineering. 

·         Domestic and International travel may be required.

Please email resume to: hr.americom@ses-americom.com.  Subject line should state your last name and Job #  ENG0043.

EOE/AA 

Requirements

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.

·         3-5 years experience in electrical engineering-related work.

·         RF transmission engineering experience, satellite communications experience preferred.

·         Basic understanding of satellite and terrestrial systems design and a familiarity with equipment that makes up an Earth Station.

·         Ability to perform or learn satellite link budget analyses and understand various modulation techniques.

·         Basic understanding of antenna design.

·         VSAT and Spread Spectrum knowledge.

·         Digital video knowledge highly desirable, but not mandatory.

·         IP, IP Multicasting, routing, switching knowledge highly desirable, but not mandatory.

·         Strong written and oral skills communication skills.

·         Good organizational and interpersonal skills.

·         Requires lifting equipment up to 75 lbs.

About SES AMERICOM

Established in 1973, SES AMERICOM is the largest supplier of satellite services in the U.S. and is recognized for the delivery of the highest quality satellite communications services. The company currently operates a fleet of spacecraft in orbital positions providing service throughout the Americas. As a member of the SES GLOBAL family, AMERICOM is able to provide end-to-end telecommunications solutions to any region in the world. Based in Princeton, New Jersey, SES AMERICOM maintains offices in the United States, Europe, South America and Asia. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of SES Global S.A., offering access to a fleet of over 40 spacecraft operated by the world's leading satellite operators. For more information, visit www.ses-americom.com.

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