Job Objective: Responsible for supporting the definition, design, development and oversight of the satellite program in the area of Satellite/Platform, ensuring timely delivery and compliance of the spacecraft bus and associated subsystems, coherence to system budgets, and overall interfacing of the spacecraft subsystems.
Reports to: Customer Program Management Office (PMO) Director
Locations: Satellite/Platform unit manufacturer facilities / Launch base when requested (on-site presence required)
This role is intended for a freelance third-party consultant.
Key accountabilities
• Leadership: Ensure the effective achievement of functional objectives as part of the PMO Satellite/Platform engineering team. Successfully engage with the manufacturer to develop an open and collaborative spirit and ensure the continuing dedication of the manufacturer’s team.
• Monitoring the program:
• Provide full and continuous monitoring of the Manufacturer's activities for the Customer satellite/platform, i.e. to follow the day to day design development, unit industrialization, Service module and satellite Assembly, Integration and Test Activities at platform & satellite level, assessing its performance against specifications and requirements, identifying any potential non-compliances areas as early as possible, and also keeping a strong focus on any issues that may impact the program schedule.
• Provide guidance to the PMO Director on satellite/platform related issues and liaise with the Space Segment Engineering section, which retains the Design Authority for the spacecraft, on any changes, modifications or waivers affecting the platform/satellite.
• Work closely with all member’s the PMO team, to ensure that the whole team is up to date on any developments on the Platform area that may impact their areas.
• Activities:
• Preparation and participation in all platform unit design, manufacturing and testing review meetings
• Preparation and participation in all platform subsystem design, manufacturing and testing review meetings
• Preparation and participation in all satellite system design, manufacturing and testing review meetings
• Preparation and participation to the launch campaign, LEOP and Platform in-Orbit Test Campaign
• Management Reports: Produce accurate progress reports to provide timely feedback on the progress of the Satellite/Platform Design and AIT campaign
Performance indicators
• Timely response to actions
• Quality and reliability of advice and recommendations
• Quality of oral and written reporting
Communications & Working Relationships
• External: Manufacturer
• Internal: PMO Team, Customer Technical Team
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
• Minimum qualifications: MS Engineering certification or equivalent (Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical, etc.)
• Minimum experience:
• 15 years or more managing AIT programs, either on a manufacturer’s or a customer’s assignment
• Extensive satellite / platform system design and AIT experience
• Extensive experience on project management
• Job specific skills:
• General management skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Organizational and motivational skills
• Achievement orientation and result oriented
• Analytical skills
• Good communication skills