Description
About Us
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What You'll Do
The Ground Segment Engineering group (GSE) is one of five groups under the Satellite Operations Division (SatOps), Global Operations (GO). Responsibilities of GSE include system engineering and operational support duties relevant to Viasat's Tracking, Telemetry and Command (TT&C) network, Viasat's In-Orbit Test (IOT) infrastructure, Ground Payload Control Systems (GPCS) and several other ground-based subsystems. The group is also responsible for some commercial activities, e.g., the provision of TT&C services during the transfer orbit of newly launched satellites (third-party launch support) or In-Range rocket telemetry services for external clients, and other opportunities developed by the business units. Going forward, a substantial implementation effort will be required from the group to timely meet specific IOT and on-station satellite control requirements of the GX789 and I-8 satellite programmes.
As a member of GSE, provide technical, operational and programmatic contributions to the core engineering activities of the group (in support of Viasat's present and future satellite generations), to commercial activities such as third-party launch support or In-Range rocket telemetry service`, and to specific projects such as planning preparation coordination execution payload In-Orbit Test campaigns newly launched satellites. The role includes taking up leadership or programme management responsibility for specified activities.
The day-to-day
The TTC/IOT Engineer is expected to contribute to (and in some cases lead) in the following areas of work:
- Provide support to various core engineering or operational activities of GSE group as required supporting Viasat's present future satellites ensuring maximum service availability TT&C launch support activities including In-Range network upgrades augmentation evolution tech refresh initiatives maintenance ground systems support including on-call etc.
- Participate in procurement implementation Viasat non-Viasat TT&C/GPCS/IOT services equipment including development requirements RFP specifications evaluation bids negotiations selected bidders monitoring technical operational aspects contracts.
- Evaluate test methods test results participate factory site acceptance testing baseband IF RF GPCS IOT earth station equipment Perform independent analysis earth station performance Support IV&V Compatibility Testing planning co-ordination procedures development test execution Integration Test I&T activities.
- Develop Interface Control Documents ICDs Operations Concept documents CONOPS Operations Maintenance plans O&M.
- Develop maintain link budgets including accuracy calculations earth station ranging systems standard tone ranging spread-spectrum ranging.
- RF Sensing systems: operate support existing systems contribute future generation systems.
- Ensure training handover operations personnel carried out smoothly Set up maintenance arrangements necessary Develop methods monitoring earth stations ensure availability requirements met.
- For launch early orbit operations LEOP Viasat non-Viasat satellites support preparations implementation activities develop Specialised Operations Plans SOPs participate rehearsals exercises provide real-time mission either site SCC.
- For GX789 Payload Control Centre development provide project ensure experience existing PCS systems fully made available benefit new project.
- Participate preparation execution payload IOT campaigns Viasat satellites including development payload IOT procedures Sequences Events SOEs test sequences Support ongoing integration legacy Inmarsat legacy Viasat SatOps ground segment operations processes.
What You'll Need
University degree in electrical electronic engineering equivalent experience; Proven satellite communications experience equivalent abilities exposure earth station RF IF satellite communications equipment design implementation testing TT&C ground systems design operations satellite IOT associated testing; Work experience mission real-time mission operational environment; Good written spoken command communications skills English; Ability prioritise work well pressure; Analytical approach problems prepared take practical shortcuts necessary.
What Will Help You On The Job
Experience multinational team international telecommunications environment Project management skills Knowledge data communications systems protocols TCP/IP particularly Experience satellite IOT associated testing Computer systems programming software administration experience Good negotiation skills customers suppliers.
Additional Information
The post is based at Viasat's headquarters in London but TTC/IOT Engineer shall be prepared travel Travel can be expected variety Viasat contractor facilities worldwide Flexibility working hours including on-call support ability support activities little no prior notice shall be expected Given scope responsibilities role successful candidate may need access ITAR controlled information Successful applicants will therefore be required provide personal information place birth nationalities ensure compliance US export control requirements.
EEO Statement
Viaset is proud equal opportunity employer seeking create welcoming diverse environment All qualified applicants receive consideration employment without regard race color religion gender gender identity expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry physical mental disability medical condition marital status genetics age veteran status any other applicable legally protected status characteristic If you would like request accommodation basis disability completing this online application please click here.