Maria Iqbal

I am currently working as a Manager at National Space Agency of Pakistan (SUPARCO) which I have joined 12 years back as Assistant Manager. During my career I have gained unique and diverse experience in Design, Development & Testing of Electrical Power Subsystem as well as Communication Satellite Payload Analysis and Ground Station Operations.  

Experience as Satellite Power Subsystem Lead (2022-continued):
-Conducts analysis and design of satellite power subsystem
-Perform tasks and responsibilities as Team Lead for indigenous satellite project.
-Carryout power subsystem trade-off studies, concept design study, system level requirements
generation, power budgets, energy balance analysis and preparation of related documentation for satellite

•Experience as Satellite Electrical AIT Testing (2017-2018):

-Demonstrated ability to identify technical issues and provide technical recommendations
for system issues and anomaly responses 

-Successfully carried out Electrical AIT test campaign from unit to satellite level including
integrated testing for an indigenous satellite
-Performed the LEOP activities at satellite launch site.
-Prepared System level test plans and reports.
-Prepared Electrical ICDs and Test Harness for satellite testing.
 

•Experience as Satellite Projects' RFP & Contracts Reviewer (2019-continued):
-Perform feasibility studies and prepared RFPs for procurement projects.
-Evaluate/ review PDR & CDR Data packs for procurement projects and provided feedback

 
•Experience as Satellite Communication Payload Monitoring Lead (2011-2016):
-Worked in Satellite Ground Control Station where performed the Satellite Payload Monitoring of Communication Satellite and operations-oriented technical tasks
-Worked on Satellite Payload Interference Geo-location Software Systems
-Worked as Customer Technical Support Engineer to provide technical support and resolving communication payload related technical issues for both local and international customers.
-Developed the ability to work in and build solid relationships in large operational working groups
 

MS Electrical Engineering

BS Electronics Engineering

BBA