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7600 E Eastman Ave, Suite 415 Denver, Colorado 80231 www.ksat.no
Introduction
With headquarters in Troms, Norway, Kongsberg Satellite Services AS (KSAT) supplies ground station services for satellite space-to-ground communications. KSAT is the worlds largest supplier of telemetry, tracking and command (TT&C) and data acquisition services for non-geostationary satellites.
Founded in 1968, KSAT has grown to over 500 employees with an annual revenue of approximately $200M. About 50% of KSATs annual revenue comes from the US. The wholly owned subsidiary KSAT Inc. (aka. KSAT USA) office is located in the Denver, Colorado area and is rapidly growing in response to strong US Government and industry demand for commercial ground segment services.
Summary Of Position
KSAT USA is seeking an early to mid-career engineer to perform design, development, deployment, and testing of satellite ground systems focused on baseband/RF equipment configuration, antenna installation/integration/maintenance and site engineering. This role will act as a technical resource for key customers in the USA, working closely with KSATs broader global engineering and program teams. Critical functions include integrating and operationalizing complete radio frequency (RF) ground systems servicing space missions with a focus on backend/datacenter integration and test.
In the near term, the Satellite Ground Systems Engineer will be part of a ground antenna team, in coordination with the global KSAT team, performing additional antenna installations to support commercial missions. Responsibilities will include operationalizing multiple greenfield ground stations at CONUS and global locations. The Satellite Ground Systems Engineer will work closely with KSAT USAs suppliers, industry partners, and the end users to ensure successful deployment of the complete antenna and backend ground systems.
This position will report to Jeff Mooney, US Ground Network Engineering Lead.
The role will be local to the Denver region with flexible teleworking opportunities. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
Joining The KSAT Team Means
Opportunity to work across the commercial, civil, and defense space industry Flexible work environment Experience in an international company with a global footprint and opportunities to work across cultures Engaging team: Work with dedicated, multi-talented teammates that inspire to be innovative and ensure customer success
Compensation
The On-Target base salary range is between $90K - $120K.
Benefits Package Highlights
Four weeks of PTO annually $0 individual medical insurance with generous coverages Flexible working environment Fitness expense reimbursement program Tuition reimbursement program International travel opportunities
Details of the Role
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities
Perform systems engineering functions, including requirements management, assignment, and verification & validation Provide engineering support for complete site build-out, from site survey, through design, installation, testing, and operations Provide engineering support for face-to-face customer testing efforts for RF communications and network interfaces Coordinate with the KSAT global technical and program teams to design, develop, and implement long-term solutions for challenging space-ground communications Work in a matrixed organization
Requirements
US Citizenship
Must be eligible to maintain a US DoD SECRET Clearance
Qualifications And Skills
Minimum 2 years of demonstrated engineering experience supporting hardware integration or technical site development/construction Demonstrated experience with the engineering process for complex systems Demonstrated experience with on-site installation, backend integration, heavy machinery operation, and antenna systems acceptance testing Familiarity with Satellite Ground Systems Design (Antennas, Modems, Timing, Amplifiers, etc) Experience with RF lab test equipment and procedures, including but not limited to the following: spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, phase noise test sets, bit error rate testing, and sensitive RF equipment handling/installation (ESD, FOD, rack integration, etc) Preferred: Familiarity with space communications sub-system; (Basic high-level technical competency for communications including: Radio Frequency communication and interfaces, Modulation and demodulation of satellite communication signals, Front End data processing of satellite science data and engineering telemetry data, Monitor and Control systems)
Travel
Travel is estimated at 35% Travel will be necessary to customer sites in the United States Travel will be necessary to Troms, Norway several times per year Travel to other global locations may be required on a case-by-case basis
Education
Bachelors degree in engineering or other technical discipline (BSEE/ME preferred), or minimum 5 years of equivalent work experience as substitute
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Satellite Ground Systems Engineer
role at
KSAT Inc. 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Satellite Ground Systems Engineer
role at
KSAT Inc. KSAT Inc.
7600 E Eastman Ave, Suite 415 Denver, Colorado 80231 www.ksat.no
Introduction
With headquarters in Troms, Norway, Kongsberg Satellite Services AS (KSAT) supplies ground station services for satellite space-to-ground communications. KSAT is the worlds largest supplier of telemetry, tracking and command (TT&C) and data acquisition services for non-geostationary satellites.
Founded in 1968, KSAT has grown to over 500 employees with an annual revenue of approximately $200M. About 50% of KSATs annual revenue comes from the US. The wholly owned subsidiary KSAT Inc. (aka. KSAT USA) office is located in the Denver, Colorado area and is rapidly growing in response to strong US Government and industry demand for commercial ground segment services.
Summary Of Position
KSAT USA is seeking an early to mid-career engineer to perform design, development, deployment, and testing of satellite ground systems focused on baseband/RF equipment configuration, antenna installation/integration/maintenance and site engineering. This role will act as a technical resource for key customers in the USA, working closely with KSATs broader global engineering and program teams. Critical functions include integrating and operationalizing complete radio frequency (RF) ground systems servicing space missions with a focus on backend/datacenter integration and test.
In the near term, the Satellite Ground Systems Engineer will be part of a ground antenna team, in coordination with the global KSAT team, performing additional antenna installations to support commercial missions. Responsibilities will include operationalizing multiple greenfield ground stations at CONUS and global locations. The Satellite Ground Systems Engineer will work closely with KSAT USAs suppliers, industry partners, and the end users to ensure successful deployment of the complete antenna and backend ground systems.
This position will report to Jeff Mooney, US Ground Network Engineering Lead.
The role will be local to the Denver region with flexible teleworking opportunities. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
Joining The KSAT Team Means
Opportunity to work across the commercial, civil, and defense space industry Flexible work environment Experience in an international company with a global footprint and opportunities to work across cultures Engaging team: Work with dedicated, multi-talented teammates that inspire to be innovative and ensure customer success
Compensation
The On-Target base salary range is between $90K - $120K.
Benefits Package Highlights
Four weeks of PTO annually $0 individual medical insurance with generous coverages Flexible working environment Fitness expense reimbursement program Tuition reimbursement program International travel opportunities
Details of the Role
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities
Perform systems engineering functions, including requirements management, assignment, and verification & validation Provide engineering support for complete site build-out, from site survey, through design, installation, testing, and operations Provide engineering support for face-to-face customer testing efforts for RF communications and network interfaces Coordinate with the KSAT global technical and program teams to design, develop, and implement long-term solutions for challenging space-ground communications Work in a matrixed organization
Requirements
US Citizenship
Must be eligible to maintain a US DoD SECRET Clearance
Qualifications And Skills
Minimum 2 years of demonstrated engineering experience supporting hardware integration or technical site development/construction Demonstrated experience with the engineering process for complex systems Demonstrated experience with on-site installation, backend integration, heavy machinery operation, and antenna systems acceptance testing Familiarity with Satellite Ground Systems Design (Antennas, Modems, Timing, Amplifiers, etc) Experience with RF lab test equipment and procedures, including but not limited to the following: spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, phase noise test sets, bit error rate testing, and sensitive RF equipment handling/installation (ESD, FOD, rack integration, etc) Preferred: Familiarity with space communications sub-system; (Basic high-level technical competency for communications including: Radio Frequency communication and interfaces, Modulation and demodulation of satellite communication signals, Front End data processing of satellite science data and engineering telemetry data, Monitor and Control systems)
Travel
Travel is estimated at 35% Travel will be necessary to customer sites in the United States Travel will be necessary to Troms, Norway several times per year Travel to other global locations may be required on a case-by-case basis
Education
Bachelors degree in engineering or other technical discipline (BSEE/ME preferred), or minimum 5 years of equivalent work experience as substitute
Seniority level
Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
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