This question is designed to evaluate your knowledge and experience in the critical phases of satellite development. When answering, break down the process into key stages: design verification, hardware integration, software integration, environmental testing, and final validation. Provide specific examples from your past experience where you successfully managed or contributed to these stages. Highlight any challenges you faced and how you overcame them, as well as any tools or methodologies you used to ensure the satellite met all operational requirements. For example:
"In my previous role, I was responsible for the hardware integration phase of a weather satellite. This involved coordinating with various teams to ensure all components were correctly assembled and interfaced. We used a combination of automated testing tools and manual inspections to verify each subsystem. One challenge we faced was a misalignment in the payload module, which we resolved by implementing a more rigorous alignment verification process. This ensured that the satellite met all performance criteria before moving on to environmental testing."
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