engineering processes
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
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.
Competences and skills
49 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 13 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesgeostationary satellites
The functioning and purpose of geostationary satellites, their movement in the same direction as rotation of the Earth, and their application for telecommunication and commercial purposes.
global navigation satellite system performance parameters
The performance parameters for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and the requirements that any GNSS system should possess in specific conditions.
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types of satellites
The different types of satellites used for communications, streaming services, surveillance, and scientific research.
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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.
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Cross-sector
8 competencesaerospace 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 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.
industrial engineering
The field of engineering concerned with the development, improvement, and implementation of complex processes and systems of knowledge, people, equipment, etc.
launching of satellites into orbit
The different procedures, phases, and requirements for launching satellites into orbit.
manufacturing processes
The steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.
production processes
Materials and techniques required in the production and distribution processes.
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.
technical drawings
Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.
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Essential skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencemonitor satellites
Analyse ground systems and investigate any anomalous behavior of satellites. Develop the right corrective measures, and implement where necessary.
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Sector-specific
1 competencelog transmitter readings
Log transmitter observations such as calibrations of remote control equipment, equipment performance measurements, antenna field strength measurements, and other readings.
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Cross-sector
5 competencesadjust engineering designs
Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.
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.
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troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
use technical drawing software
Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.
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Optional knowledge 11 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
4 competencesdefense system
The various weapons and weapon systems used to protect citizens and to harm or shield incoming enemies and enemy weapons.
guidance, navigation and control
The engineering discipline that deals with the design and development of systems that can control the motion of automobiles, ships, space- and aircraft. It includes control over vehicle's trajectory from its present location to a designated target and vehicle's speed and altitude.
mechanical engineering
Discipline that applies principles of physics, engineering and materials science to design, analyse, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems.
synthetic natural environment
The simulation and representation of components of physical world such as climate, wheather and space where military systems exist in order to obtain information and perform tests.
Cross-sector
7 competencesaerodynamics
The scientific field that deals with the way gases interact with moving bodies. As we usually deal with atmospheric air, aerodynamics is primarily concerned with the forces of drag and lift, which are caused by air passing over and around solid bodies.
CAE software
The software to perform computer-aided engineering (CAE) analysis tasks such as Finite Element Analysis and Computional Fluid Dynamics.
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design principles
The elements used in design such as unity, scale, proportion, balance, symmetry, space, form, texture, colour, light, shade and congruence and their application into practice.
fluid mechanics
The characteristics and properties of fluids, including gases, liquids and plasmas, at rest and in motion, and the forces on them.
material mechanics
The behaviour of solid objects when subjected to stresses and strains, and the methods to calculate these stresses and strains.
model based system engineering
Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) is a methodology for systems engineering that uses visual modelling as the primary means of communicating information. It is focused on creating and exploiting domain models as the primary means of information exchange between engineers and engineering technicians, rather than on document-based information exchange. Therefore, it eliminates the communication of unnecessary information by relying on abstract models that retain only the relevant data.
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scientific computing
The interdisciplinary field between computer science, mathematics and engineering. It concerns the employment of technical approaches and theoretical frameworks, and the use of computers, to address issues in science and engineering.
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Optional skills and competences 18 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesplan space satellite missions
Plan missions to either launch, release, or capture satellites in orbit. Plan launch windows for each one of these activities and the steps required for a successful mission, such as preparation of launch sites, and agreements with launch partners.
research satellite launch sites
Research the suitability and adequacy of selected satellite launch sites. Analyse the launch site in relation to the purpose and requirements of the anticipated operation.
Cross-sector
16 competencesanalyse production processes for improvement
Analyse production processes leading toward improvement. Analyse in order to reduce production losses and overall manufacturing costs.
apply advanced manufacturing
Improve production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers of products and processes using relevant advanced, innovative, and cutting edge technology.
build a product's physical model
Build a model of the product out of wood, clay or other materials by using hand or electrical tools.
conduct performance tests
Conduct experimental, environmental and operational tests on models, prototypes or on the systems and equipment itself in order to test their strength and capabilities under normal and extreme conditions.
control production
Plan, coordinate, and direct all production activities to insure the goods are made on time, in correct order, of adequate quality and composition, starting from intake goods up to shipping.
create a product's virtual model
Create a mathematical or three-dimensional computer graphic model of the product by using a CAE system or a calculator.
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design prototypes
Design prototypes of products or components of products by applying design and engineering principles.
develop computer vision system
Apply and combine different computer vision tools and methods such as image acquisition, image processing, image segmentation and classification, detection, etc. in one system to allow computers to extract information from digital images such as photographs or video.
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develop test procedures
Develop testing protocols to enable a variety of analyses of products, systems, and components.
draft design specifications
List the design specifications such as materials and parts to be used and a cost estimate.
execute feasibility study
Perform the evaluation and assessment of the potential of a project, plan, proposition or new idea. Realise a standardised study which is based on extensive investigation and research to support the process of decision making.
manage product testing
Oversee the testing procedures to ensure that the end-product complies with the quality and safety requirements.
oversee assembly operations
Give technical instructions to assembly workers and control their progress to ensure compliance with quality standards and to check that the goals set in the production plan are met.
record test data
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptional or unusual input.
use CAD software
Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.
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use CAM software
Use computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programmes to control machinery and machine tools in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation as part of the manufacturing processes of workpieces.
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