Job Description

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About us
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, were on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. Were looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you'll do
The Ground Segment Engineering group (GSE) is one of five groups under the Satellite Operations Division (SatOps), Global Operations (GO). Responsibilities of GSE include system engineering and operational support duties relevant to Viasats Tracking, Telemetry and Command (TT&C) network, Viasats In-Orbit Test (IOT) infrastructure, Ground Payload Control Systems (GPCS) and several other ground-based subsystems. The group is also responsible for some commercial activities, e.g. the provision of TT&C services during the transfer orbit of newly launched satellites (third-party launch support) or In-Range rocket telemetry services for external clients, and other opportunities developed by the business units. Going forward, a substantial implementation effort will be required from the group to timely meet specific IOT and on-station satellite control requirements of the GX789 and I-8 satellite programmes.
As a member of GSE, provide technical, operational and programmatic contributions to the core engineering activities of the group (in support of Viasats present and future satellite generations), to the commercial activities such as third-party launch support or In-Range rocket telemetry service`, and to specific projects such as the planning, preparation, co-ordination and execution of the payload In-Orbit Test campaigns of Viasats newly launched satellites. The role includes taking up leadership and/or programme management responsibility for specified activities.
The day-to-day
The TTC/IOT Engineer is expected to contribute to (and in some cases lead) in the following areas of work:

• Provide support to various core engineering and/or operational activities of the GSE group as required to support Viasats present and future satellites ensuring maximum service availability, TT&C launch support activities including In-Range, network upgrades and augmentation, evolution and tech refresh initiatives, maintenance activities, ground systems support including on-call etc
• Participate in the procurement and implementation of Viasat and non-Viasat TT&C/GPCS/IOT services and equipment including development of requirements, RFP specifications, evaluation of bids, negotiations with selected bidders, monitoring technical and operational aspects of contracts
• Evaluate test methods and test results, and participate in factory and on-site acceptance testing for baseband, IF, RF, GPCS, IOT earth station equipment. Perform independent analysis of earth station performance. Support IV&V / Compatibility Testing planning and co-ordination, procedures development and test execution, Integration and Test (I&T) activities
• Develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Operations Concept documents (CONOPS) and Operations and Maintenance plans (O&M)
• Develop and maintain link budgets, including accuracy calculations of earth station ranging systems (standard tone ranging and spread-spectrum ranging)
• RF Sensing systems: operate and support existing systems, and contribute to future generation systems
• Ensure training and handover to operations personnel are carried out smoothly. Set up maintenance arrangements as necessary. Develop methods of monitoring earth stations to ensure availability requirements are met
• For launch and early orbit operations (LEOP) of Viasat and non-Viasat satellites, support preparations and implementation activities, develop Specialised Operations Plans (SOPs), participate to rehearsals and exercises, provide real-time support during the mission either on-site or at the SCC
• For the GX789 Payload Control Centre development, provide support to the project and ensure that experience with existing PCS systems is fully made available for the benefit of the new project
• Participate to the preparation and execution of payload IOT campaigns of Viasat satellites, including development of payload IOT procedures, Sequences of Events (SOEs) and test sequences.

Support the ongoing integration between legacy Inmarsat and legacy Viasat SatOps ground segment operations and processes
Additional information:

• The post is based at Viasats headquarters in London, but the TTC/IOT Engineer shall be prepared to travel. Travel can be expected to a variety of Viasat and/or contractor facilities worldwide
• Flexibility on working hours (including on-call support) and ability to support activities with little or no prior notice shall be expected
• Given the scope and responsibilities of this role, the successful candidate may need to access ITAR controlled information. Successful applicants will therefore be required to provide personal information, including place of birth and all nationalities, to ensure compliance with US export control requirements

What you'll need

• University degree in electrical or electronic engineering or equivalent experience
• Proven satellite communications experience or equivalent abilities, with exposure to earth station RF and IF satellite communications equipment design, implementation and testing, to TT&C ground systems design and operations and to satellite IOT and associated testing
• Work experience in mission real-time mission operational environment
• Good written and spoken command and communications skills in English
• Ability to prioritise and to work well under pressure
• Analytical approach to problems, but prepared to take practical shortcuts when necessary

What will help you on the job

• Experience in a multinational team, in international telecommunications environment
• Project management skills
• Knowledge of data communications systems and protocols (TCP/IP in particular)
• Experience of satellite IOT and associated testing
• Computer systems, programming and software administration experience
• Good negotiation skills with customers and suppliers

EEO Statement
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click .