Lunar Ground Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

KSAT Inc.

7600 E Eastman Ave, Suite 415 Denver, Colorado 80231

Introduction

With headquarters in Tromsø, Norway, Kongsberg Satellite Services AS (KSAT) supplies ground station services for satellite communications. KSAT is the world’s 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 350 employees with an annual revenue of approximately $120M. About 50% of KSAT’s annual revenue comes from the US. The wholly owned subsidiary KSAT Inc. (aka. KSAT USA) is located in Denver, Colorado and is rapidly growing in response to strong US Government and industry demand for commercial ground segment services. As a result of KSAT’s continued growth in the US, more critical talent is needed.

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 demodulator deployment, antenna installation/integration and site engineering. This role will act as a technical resource for key customers in the USA, working closely with KSAT’s 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 the lunar integration and operations team, in coordination with the global KSAT team, performing additional antenna installations to support civil and commercial missions. Responsibilities will include operationalizing multiple ground stations at CONUS and global locations. The Satellite Ground Systems Engineer will work closely with KSAT USA’s suppliers, industry partners, and the end users to ensure successful deployment of the complete antenna and backend ground systems.

This position will report to Austin Cooner, US Director of Engineering.

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: inspire small, dedicated, “A-class” teammates. Being part of a nimble and passionate “start-up” team, with the financial security and product technology readiness level of an established company – the best of both worlds

Compensation

The On-Target base salary range is between $100K - $130K.

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 5 years of demonstrated engineering experience supporting RF systems, hardware integration, or technical site development
• Demonstrated experience with the engineering process for complex systems
• Demonstrated experience with on-site installation, backend integration, racking and cabling, and antenna systems acceptance testing
• Familiarity with Satellite Ground Systems Design (Antennas, Modems, Timing, Amplifiers, etc…)
• Familiarity with 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
• Some 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: Networking knowledge to include SDWAN, MPLS, VLANs and subnetting, IPv4/6, routing and switching; to include CCNA certifications or the equivalent

Travel

• Travel is estimated at 35%
• Travel will be necessary to customer sites in the United States
• Travel will be necessary to Tromsø, Norway several times per year
• Travel to other global locations may be required on a case-by-case basis

Education Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline (BSEE/ME preferred), or minimum 5 years of equivalent work experience as substitute