Satellite/Platform Resident Expert [Freelance]

Job description

Job Objective: Responsible for supporting the definition, design, development and oversight of the satellite program in the area of Satellite/Platform, ensuring timely delivery and compliance of the spacecraft bus and associated subsystems, coherence to system budgets, and overall interfacing of the spacecraft subsystems. Reports to: Customer Program Management Office (PMO) Director Locations: Satellite/Platform unit manufacturer facilities / Launch base when requested (on-site presence required) This role is intended for a freelance third-party consultant. Key accountabilities: - Leadership: Ensure the effective achievement of functional objectives as part of the PMO Satellite/Platform engineering team. Successfully engage with the manufacturer to develop an open and collaborative spirit and ensure the continuing dedication of the manufacturer’s team. Monitoring the program: - Provide full and continuous monitoring of the Manufacturer's activities for the Customer satellite/platform, i.e. to follow the day to day design development, unit industrialization, Service module and satellite Assembly, Integration and Test Activities at platform & satellite level, assessing its performanc...