Description:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Space Mission Design Engineer will ensure that rigorous analyses and studies are performed that will inform the development of space systems, through the development of requirements that will be approved by the Programme/Project Manager. 

Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the definition, development, and verification of satellite system and subsystem requirements, by modelling space mission systems and establishing technical budgets and margins.
• Lead the operationalization and maintenance of the Concurrent Design and Engineering facility.
• Perform trade-off and feasibility studies and mission analyses of space missions using STK software and related tools by generating orbital and mission analyses to determine technical budget estimations.
• Develop expanded capabilities and capacity in space mission design, by leading the procurement, implementation, maintenance, and training of additional modelling and simulation software.
• Generating lessons learned and contributing to knowledge management initiatives in the directorate.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:

• MSc Eng./MEng. in Electronic/Mechanical/Aeronautical or Satellite Engineering fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Satellite/Space Systems Engineering or related Engineering experience in design and development environments involving complex engineering programmes in the Aeronautical/Space industry.
• Demonstratable experience in the use of software tools, specifically STK, Matlab, CATIA, or similar.
• Experience includes significant Satellite Systems, orbital mechanics, and space mission technical knowledge, and experience in related/applicable:

1. Space mission analysis and design.
2. Space systems engineering.
3. Development of technical budgets.
4. STK and Matlab (or similar) analysis and modelling tools.

Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only. 

SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).

Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on : Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)

 Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Closing Date: 01 March 2024.

For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.