The intern will learn about satellite products, project management with engineering teams, and perform basic satellite link budget analysis during an 8-week internship.
The internship involves building a clear understanding of the products provided on LEO satellites and how they can be integrated into the existing portfolio of the products on GEO satellites. During the internship, the intern will learn the basics of link budget analysis, product portfolio and the ways how the GEO satellite operators collaborate with the LEO operator.
During this internship, the successful candidate will:
The successful applicant should have the following qualities and abilities:
Academic:
Minimum Requirements:
Desirable requirements:
Program details:
Working at Intelsat:
Intelsat operates the world's first Globalized Network, delivering high-quality, cost-effective video and broadband services anywhere in the world. Intelsat's Globalized Network combines the world's largest satellite backbone with terrestrial infrastructure, managed services and an open, interoperable architecture to enable customers to drive revenue and reach through a new generation of network services. Thousands of organizations serving billions of people worldwide rely on Intelsat to provide ubiquitous broadband connectivity, multi-format video broadcasting, secure satellite communications and seamless mobility services. The end result is an entirely new world, one that allows us to envision the impossible, connect without boundaries and transform the ways in which we live.
About Us As the foundational architects of satellite technology, Intelsat applies our expertise to develop breakthrough solutions that advance and secure boundless applications for our customers and partners.
At Intelsat, we increase human potential by connecting people, communities, businesses, and governments. Our employees enjoy a casual and collaborative environment, where we celebrate professional excellence in pursuit of the corporate mission. We hire skilled professionals who work in various areas such as: satellite engineering, network operations, cloud architecture, accounting, sales, legal, and more. Browse our current job openings or create a professional profile to stay informed about opportunities that match your interests and expertise.
Intelsat is subject to regulation by certain U.S. Government national security agencies, which require that we collect and share certain Personally Identifiable Information ("PII") with the U.S. Government to obtain permission to employ non-U.S. persons in certain roles. If selected for a role at Intelsat, we may collect and share your PII for these purposes.
Intelsat is an Equal Opportunity Employer
During this internship, the successful candidate will:
- Learn the details of satellite communication through the product offering based on the GEO and LEO satellites
- Learn how to coordinate activities (project management) with multiple engineering team including the network engineering, sales and pre-sales teams
- Learn how to perform basic satellite link budget analysis on GEO satellites and communicate with the customers the results of the analysis.
- Effectively summarize and communicate the findings of this study to the internal stakeholders
The successful applicant should have the following qualities and abilities:
Academic:
- Undergraduate student; Preference for degree path in Electrical Engineering, Telecom Engineering, Physics, Aerospace
Minimum Requirements:
- Proficiency with a range of Microsoft applications (SharePoint, OneNote, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of telecommunication and a curious mind
Desirable requirements:
- Knowledge of satellite telecommunications
Program details:
- 8 weeks minimum fixed term contract to be agreed with successful candidate
- 5 days holiday to be taken during the placement
Working at Intelsat:
Intelsat operates the world's first Globalized Network, delivering high-quality, cost-effective video and broadband services anywhere in the world. Intelsat's Globalized Network combines the world's largest satellite backbone with terrestrial infrastructure, managed services and an open, interoperable architecture to enable customers to drive revenue and reach through a new generation of network services. Thousands of organizations serving billions of people worldwide rely on Intelsat to provide ubiquitous broadband connectivity, multi-format video broadcasting, secure satellite communications and seamless mobility services. The end result is an entirely new world, one that allows us to envision the impossible, connect without boundaries and transform the ways in which we live.
About Us As the foundational architects of satellite technology, Intelsat applies our expertise to develop breakthrough solutions that advance and secure boundless applications for our customers and partners.
At Intelsat, we increase human potential by connecting people, communities, businesses, and governments. Our employees enjoy a casual and collaborative environment, where we celebrate professional excellence in pursuit of the corporate mission. We hire skilled professionals who work in various areas such as: satellite engineering, network operations, cloud architecture, accounting, sales, legal, and more. Browse our current job openings or create a professional profile to stay informed about opportunities that match your interests and expertise.
Intelsat is subject to regulation by certain U.S. Government national security agencies, which require that we collect and share certain Personally Identifiable Information ("PII") with the U.S. Government to obtain permission to employ non-U.S. persons in certain roles. If selected for a role at Intelsat, we may collect and share your PII for these purposes.
Intelsat is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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