satellite engineer

Description

Satellite engineers develop, test and oversee the manufacture of satellite systems and satellite programmes. They may also develop software programs, collect and research data, and test the satellite systems. Satellite engineers can also develop systems to command and control satellites. They monitor satellites for issues and report on the behaviour of the satellite in orbit.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

technical drawings quality standards unmanned air systems manufacturing processes industrial engineering production processes types of satellites engineering principles launching of satellites into orbit geostationary satellites aerospace engineering engineering processes global navigation satellite system performance parameters

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

fluid mechanics defense system synthetic natural environment guidance, navigation and control model based system engineering design principles mechanical engineering material mechanics scientific computing CAE software aerodynamics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

use technical drawing software log transmitter readings monitor satellites troubleshoot approve engineering design perform scientific research adjust engineering designs

OPTIONALOptional competences

create a product's virtual model research satellite launch sites use CAM software plan space satellite missions use CAD software develop test procedures manage product testing conduct performance tests control production oversee assembly operations develop computer vision system build a product's physical model analyse production processes for improvement execute feasibility study apply advanced manufacturing draft design specifications record test data design prototypes