Satellite/Platform Resident Expert [Freelance]

Job description

**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