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Sr.
Reflector Antenna Scientist |
| Location: Dulles, Virginia |
| Salary Range: to $179K |
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Design and
analysis of shaped reflector antenna systems for the Geostationary
Communications Satellite product line.
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Ability to
lead new development activities and to solve complex antenna design,
manufacturing, and test issues
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Ability to
oversee the complete development and space-qualification of shaped-reflector
antenna systems from performance definition to final spacecraft-level test,
including cost, schedule, and technical responsibility.
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Generation of
key procurement and hardware development documents including Performance
Specifications, Interface Control Documents, Test Plans and Procedures, and
Statements of Work.
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Technical
assistance to Subcontracts in the negotiation of component specifications,
deliverables, cost, and schedule.
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Subcontractor
management and continuous technical monitoring throughout the procurement
life cycle (some travel required).
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Integration
and test support for the antenna systems including unit-level functional and
environmental testing, spacecraft level RF range testing, and in-orbit
checkout.
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Support to
Geostationary Communications Satellite New Business office on antenna
performance and cost estimates for rapid turn-around proposals.
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Candidate
will be expected to have frequent interaction with Program Managers, the
customer, and Systems Engineering.
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Candidate may
be expected to provide hands-on, technical and supervisory leadership to a
small team of engineers.
Requirements:
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Ability to
formulate and define key antenna performance characteristics to meet
customer requirements within capabilities of our Geostationary
Communications Satellite product line.
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Experience
with development of space-qualified antenna systems, such as DGR antennas,
Greorian antennas, and multi-spot beam antennas, Satellite shaped-reflector
antenna and RF feed assembly design and analysis, including computer
modeling and design of antenna radiation patterns with associated software
design tools (GRASP, POS, CHAMP, SATSOFT, HFSS, WIZARD).
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Experience
with antenna range testing and data post-processing, including Far-Field,
Near-Field, and Compact Range systems.
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Scheduling,
budgeting, subcontractor management and mechanical manufacturing interface
support. Cost Account Management skills a strong plus.
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Superior
written and oral communication skills, comfort with customer interaction,
and ability to work in fast-paced team environment.
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Experience in
technical management of a team of engineers.
Advanced
engineering degree with minimum 10+ years’ experience and demonstrated
proficiency in RF design and testing of shaped DGR and Gregorian antenna
are preferred.
Serve
as a professional authority in Antenna engineering discipline or specialty
area. Conduct preliminary and advanced design studies and prepare and present
major portions of engineering proposals. Conceive and develop solutions to
complex analytical, design, and test problems that program(s) experience.
Contribute to systems philosophy and design objectives. Analyze and resolve
important failures in test and service, often without recourse to intense
theoretical studies and test programs. Assure continuity of design features
from advanced design through contract completion. Write complex specifications
and engineering reports as a result of advance studies, special engineering
investigations, and similar activities. Develop aspects of new theory and
design criteria for general application.
Education/Experience:
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A Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) in Chemistry, Engineering, Math, Physics.
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Ten to Twelve years minimum of related experience is required.
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