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Remote Sensing Payload/Satellite/System Resident Experts – Freelance Opportunity

ToulouseRemoteFull-time

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Seasoned remote sensing payload/satellite/system engineer oversees design, AIT, and Cal/Val campaigns for SAR/EO systems, ensuring schedule adherence and stakeholder communication.

About this role

Are you a seasoned professional in Remote Sensing payload/satellite/system engineering and Remote Sensing payload/satellite/system monitoring programs?
Novaspace Technology, a global leading consulting firm in the space sector, is looking for freelance Remote Sensing Payload/Satellite/System Resident Experts to monitor and oversee the design, assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) of satellite Remote Sensing payload/satellite/system.

As a Remote Sensing (Synthetic Aperture Radar, SAR, or Electro-Optical, EO) Payload/Satellite/System Resident Expert, you will:

  • Monitor the day-to-day Remote Sensing payload/satellite/system design, development, integration, and test campaigns, ensuring compliance with specifications and requirements at manufacturer’s sites
  • Provide technical oversight, identifying potential issues early and maintaining a strong focus on schedule adherence.
  • Prepare and participate in critical design, manufacturing, and testing review meetings, including in-orbit test and Calibration/Validation (Cal/Val) campaigns.
  • Collaborate with our customer’s Program Management Office and maintain clear communication with all stakeholders.
  • Deliver timely progress reports to keep the team informed and aligned on Remote Sensing payload development activities.
  • Desired skills & experience

  • A master’s degree in telecommunications, Radio Frequency, Remote Sensing Instruments, Satellite and Systems (Synthetic Aperture Radar, SAR, or Electro-Optical, EO), aerospace or equivalent.
  • 15+ years of experience in Remote Sensing (SAR or EO) payload/satellite/system engineering, including AIT and Cal/Val campaigns. The mandatory need is Remote Sensing instrument expertise, but being complemented with satellite and system expertise will be considered as an asset
  • Excellent communication and reporting skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proven leadership, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Location

  • Manufacturer facilities in Europe, with potential assignments to relevant sites as required.
  • Contract Type

  • Freelance, project-based
  • Skills

    AIT (assembly, Integration, Testing)Cal/Val CampaignsDesign ReviewsLeadershipManufacturing OversightPayload EngineeringProgram Management LiaisonRemote Sensing (SAR/EO)ReportingRequirements TracingRisk AssessmentSatellite System Engineering

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