Space Systems & Satellite Technology
Satellite Systems Engineer
Defines how a satellite’s subsystems work together to meet a mission’s goals.
0 of 6 signature competencies evidenced. Ready means Level 3 on each.
Signature competencies
Satellite Systems Understanding
Knowing how satellites are built, what they do and what depends on them.
Not yet evidenced
Systems Prioritisation
Deciding what matters first when systems depend on each other and resources are limited.
Not yet evidenced
Mission Operations
Running a mission in real time: timing, windows, procedures and contingencies.
Not yet evidenced
Risk Assessment
Weighing likelihood and consequence to decide when and how to act.
Not yet evidenced
Space Governance & Policy Reasoning
Reasoning about the rules, responsibilities and shared risks of using space.
Not yet evidenced
Technical Communication
Explaining complex technical decisions clearly to the people who need to act.
Not yet evidenced
Why it matters
African nations are launching their own satellites — each needs engineers who see the whole system.
Technical foundations
- Systems engineering
- Orbital basics
- Electronics
Mentors in this field
UNIVAST mentors with experience relevant to becoming a Satellite Systems Engineer.
Engineering
Salisu Abubakar
Space Engineer, Navigation Engineer, Systems Engineer and Embedded Systems Engineer
Engineering
Larissa Ramaromanana
Space Systems Engineer: Small Satellites, CubeSat Operations and Data-Driven Aerospace Systems