Satellite engineer
Code 2152.1.14
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.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- technical drawings
- aerospace engineering
- industrial engineering
- manufacturing processes
- quality standards
- global navigation satellite system performance parameters
- engineering principles
- production processes
- engineering processes
- launching of satellites into orbit
- geostationary satellites
- unmanned air systems
- types of satellites
Skills and competences
- Curado de elementos aeroespaciales de material compuesto
- approve engineering design
- perform scientific research
- adjust engineering designs
- troubleshoot
- monitor satellites
- use technical drawing software
Transversal competences
- Fabricación de elementos aeroespaciales con materiales compuestos
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences