senior program manager bus mechanical and launch vehicles

YOUR ROLE IN HELPING US SHAPE THE FUTURE: You will be independently responsible for satellite system design, integration, validation and testing of satellite Bus Mechanical subsystems on Intelsat’s Software Defined Satellites (SDS). The SDS are the next generation communications satellites to be procured by Intelsat and you will be located at the satellite manufacturer’s facility, representing Intelsat and overseeing the manufacturer’s activities. Your Bus Mechanical responsibilities will include Structures (including static and dynamic load test where applicable), Mechanisms (appendage deployment and pointing, wheels, actuators, drive assemblies), Propulsion (chemical and electric), Thermal Control (including heat pipes, heaters, blankets, radiators), and mechanical aspects of qualification (shock, vibration, thermal and thermal-vacuum cycling). A secondary responsibility will be overseeing the interface with Intelsat’s launch vehicle service providers such as Arianespace, SpaceX, Blue Origin, ILS, ULA and others. This will include launch vehicle integration, ICD development, dynamic and acoustic test, and launch campaign planning & execution. You will report directly to the Site Manager of the Intelsat SDS program office. ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE? * Conduct all tasks related to the bus mechanical aspects of Intelsat spacecraft procurement activities at all phases of the programs under supervision by Intelsat's SDS program office. * Provide assessment of the spacecraft bus mechanical subsystems design and evaluate the adequacy of the hardware and firmware to satisfy the contracts requirements. * Manage the interface with Intelsat’s launch vehicle service providers and lead activities at the launch site during Intelsat’s launch campaigns. * Provide a continuous assessment of the mechanical subsystems performance and performance budget as a result of design changes, development, manufacturing and test. * Work in close cooperation with the spacecraft program manager to ensure the performance of the mechanical subsystems is compatible with other S/C subsystems. * Evaluate bus mechanical test programs at the subsystem and system levels to ensure that these test programs adequately test the performance of the spacecraft's hardware and firmware over the applicable range of environment. * Witness spacecraft integration and test activities and participate in test data review. * Review the spacecraft operational and contingency procedures for technical accuracy, prior to their delivery to HQ for launch rehearsals. * Support spacecraft mission operations and in-orbit operations, including in-orbit anomaly investigations. * Coordinate technical support from other Intelsat groups as required for performing the primary function of the position. * Coordinate relevant bus mechanical technical interface with other organizational entities of Intelsat and applicable external customers. YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY HAVE: * A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study, with at least ten years of direct experience with spacecraft system design, testing and launch vehicle integration. * The ability to work independently as part of a field office involved with continuous interface with customers, contractors and subcontractors. * Top notch customer service skills, including the ability to respond to customer questions and requests in a timely manner and the ability to stay cool under pressure when investigating possible spacecraft anomalies. * Expert-level knowledge of spacecraft system design, hardware, firmware, programs and testing modules. * Excellent verbal and written command of the English language. IT WOULD BE NICE IF YOU HAD: * Experience with management of personnel reporting directly to you . * Technical experience in satellite bus electrical subsystems or satellite payloads.