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Satellite/Platform Resident Expert [Freelance]

ToulouseOn-siteFull-time

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A freelance consultant supports the satellite platform program, overseeing design, development, and AIT activities, monitoring manufacturer deliverables, and liaising between the customer PMO and the manufacturer.

About this role

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

    • Skills

    A&I&T (assembly, Integration & Test)MS Engineering CertificationProgram/System EngineeringProject ManagementRequirements ManagementRisk ManagementSatellite/Platform SystemsSystem Design

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