Senior Engineer, Satellite Systems

Requisition Number: 20247 Contract Type: Permanent Location(s): Cannes, FR Senior Engineer, Satellite Systems Role Description Summary As the Senior Satellite Systems Engineer, Space Programmes, you will be responsible for providing resident systems engineering support to all phases of the satellite procurement programs which includes participation the Design Reviews, test reviews and failure reviews as well as meticulous oversight throughout all phases of the spacecraft Design, Assembly, Integration, and Launch Campaign. You will be part of the SES Resident Field Office Team located at spacecraft manufacturer premises. You will review and trend the test data for the platform equipment at unit, subsystems and system level tests and provide technical support to the Field Office Program Manager on investigations, resolutions and corrective actions. Primary Responsibilities / Key Results Areas Ensure that the specification of each platform equipment unit meets the end-to-end system performance and functional requirements Provide technical assessment related to platform units and subsystem definition and development, requirements, analysis, trade-offs, budgets, validation and tests Identify, assess particularly in power, avionics, GNC or datahandling) Experience working with a spacecraft bus supplier and in AIT environment Good knowledge of space product and quality assurance processes Agile, flexible and able to work across a geographically distributed team Excellent communication skills Strong ability in persuasive and diplomatic communication to inspire collaboration and drive collective goal achievement Highly organized, capable of tracking multiple streams of critical activities at once Project/execution orientation: able to drive initiatives, handle schedule/criticality Knowledge of ECSS standards and ability to apply them in supplier oversight Eligibility to obtain security clearance Willingness to travel (supplier visits) Languages: English work fluent, French is a plus. Strong ability to work independent and with limited supervision in complex environments, including multi-stakeholder projects Flexibility and adaptability in response to evolving project requirements and dynamic environments Ability to think strategically and align project goals with organizational objectives Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities Effective communication skills, both written and verbal Other Key Requirements / Comments The candidate must be eligible for EU/ESA/NATO security clearance Willing to work at least 80% onsite from office Travel as required for project realization purposes 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr