Senior Engineer, Platform Engineering (GTC)

Senior Engineer, Platform Engineering (GTC)

You will be responsible for the governmental technology certification (GTC) of User Terminals (UT), conducting their testing and validation. This role supports sovereign customers on our GEO/MEO constellations and involves collaboration with various SES departments such as Product and Innovation, Sales, and Operations, as well as with vendors of UT systems. Your goal will be to deliver the highest quality UTs to support our customers. This position requires a self-driven individual who can make significant contributions in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop requirements for GEO/MEO modem and platform systems to operate on our GEO/MEO constellation
• Engage with partner vendors of modem and platform systems to support them in fulfilling our product requirements and compliance with the SES Sovereign Concept of Operations
• Own and maintain the on-prem lab infrastructure and implement improvements to guarantee consistency and enhance efficiency of the certifications processes
• Develop, create and consistently improve test plans to execute the certification of platforms and modem systems to ensure they meet the technical, functional, performance, and business requirements
• Lead and execute the test plans for the certification of vendor provided system for the SES ecosystem and ensure high availability and reliability of these systems in our on-prem labs
• Manage internal and external stakeholders for the test executions, like providing IT network connections and providing satellite resources for over-the-air testing
• Manage vendor provided handover documentation that describes networks specific configuration, commissioning procedure, troubleshooting guides, and CONOPS
• Contribute to schedule and budget of the on-prem lab infrastructure and certification process
• Continuously monitor and report certification processes and engage in escalations in case of schedule or compliance violations
• Provide technical support to our operational team
• Provide training and support as required to other technical staff
• Support a community of practices around the platform development across the company
• Support infield customer/vendor premises testing, demonstration etc.

Competencies

• Ability to demonstrate technical leadership on-prem lab infrastructure and certifications process
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written, and oral
• Ability to work and deliver within a fast-paced working environment
• Ability to set priorities and work under deadlines
• Good teamwork spirit by working cohesively with the team towards a common goal

Qualifications & Experience

• BS/MA degree engineering, computer sciences, IT or similar
• 10+ years of experience in platforms like iDirect, Comtech, Gilat, Newtec, or others
• Experience of Satellite RF communications systems
• IP protocols, TCP, UDP, RTP, MEF, routing protocols, and switching
• Strong knowledge of QoS and WAN optimization techniques including TCP acceleration, caching, and compression
• Basic experience with Unix system environment
• Certifications in one or multiple of the above-mentioned platforms technologies or other industry certifications are preferred
• MEO satellite experience is a plus
• Fluency in English
• The candidate must be eligible for a "SECRET" security clearance

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.