Profession satellite engineer

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.

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Personality Type

Knowledge

  • Geostationary satellites

    Know about geostationary satellites and how they function; moving in the same direction as rotation of the Earth. Understand how they are used for telecommunication and commercial purposes.

  • Global navigation satellite system performance parameters

    Know the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) performance parameters, and the requirements that an GNSS system should possess in specific conditions.

  • Quality standards

    The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

  • Aerospace engineering

    The engineering discipline that combines various technologies and engineering disciplines such as avionics, materials science and aerodynamics in order to design, develop and manufacture aircraft, spacecraft, missiles and satillites.

  • Engineering processes

    The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.

  • Production processes

    Materials and techniques required in the production and distribution processes.

  • Engineering principles

    The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.

  • Unmanned air systems

    The systems used to remotely control unmanned aerial vehicles by onboard computers or by a pilot on the ground or in the air.

  • Technical drawings

    Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.

  • Launching of satellites into orbit

    Know about the different procedures, phases, and requirements for launching satellites into orbit.

  • Industrial engineering

    The field of engineering concerned with the development, improvement, and implementation of complex processes and systems of knowledge, people, equipment, etc.

  • Manufacturing processes

    The steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.

  • Types of satellites

    Understand the variety of satellites that exist and their different functions. Know the different types of satellites used for communications, streaming services, surveillance, and scientific research.

Skills

  • Monitor satellites

    Analyse ground systems and investigate any anomalous behavior of satellites. Develop the right corrective measures, and implement where necessary.

  • Troubleshoot

    Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

  • Approve engineering design

    Give consent to the finished engineering design to go over to the actual manufacturing and assembly of the product.

  • Perform scientific research

    Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.

  • Adjust engineering designs

    Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.

  • Use technical drawing software

    Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.

Optional knowledge and skills

design prototypes create a product's virtual model execute feasibility study cae software draft design specifications oversee assembly operations develop test procedures use cam software apply advanced manufacturing build a product's physical model mechanical engineering control production plan space satellite missions analyse production processes for improvement record test data aerodynamics material mechanics manage product testing conduct performance tests materials science defense system research satellite launch sites design principles use cad software fluid mechanics synthetic natural environment guidance, navigation and control

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