As a Satellite Engineer, you will need to master following:

• engineering processes
• geostationary satellites
• global navigation satellite system performance parameters
• monitor satellites
• types of satellites
• unmanned air systems

More generally, a satellite engineer is also versed in:

• adjust engineering designs
• aerospace engineering
• approve engineering design
• engineering principles
• industrial engineering
• launching of satellites into orbit
• manufacturing processes
• perform scientific research
• production processes
• quality standards
• technical drawings
• troubleshoot
• use technical drawing software

It also helps to know the following:

• defense system
• guidance, navigation and control
• mechanical engineering
• plan space satellite missions
• research satellite launch sites
• synthetic natural environment
• CAE software
• aerodynamics
• analyse production processes for improvement
• apply advanced manufacturing
• build a product's physical model
• conduct performance tests
• control production
• create a product's virtual model
• design principles
• design prototypes
• develop test procedures
• draft design specifications
• execute feasibility study
• fluid mechanics
• manage product testing
• material mechanics
• materials science
• model based system engineering
• oversee assembly operations
• record test data
• use CAD software
• use CAM software