Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystem Payload - Betzdorf, Luxembourg - SES

Description

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

We are looking for a Payload Engineer to join one of our Spacecraft Subsystems teams The international team is in charge of ensuring our customers' seamless access to their services, and their implementation.

In this role, your mission starts from the procurement phase up until the daily operations, and you will be collaborating with multiple internal teams to ensure a smooth service.

In order to support our customers regardless of the time of day, you will be providing 24x7 on-call support to our customers.

Are you up for the challenge?

You will be responsible for (this is not an exhaustive list):

• Ensure satellite service availability by providing engineering expertise within payload in the full satellite lifecycle; from procurement to build to operations
• Provide 24/7 on call support as part of the team
• Monitor, maintain and ensure satellite health and safety by continuous surveillance and telemetry data
• Analyse data and build modelling for optimization of satellite performance
• Plan, coordinate and perform required RF transponder testing
• Develop and validate procedures and tools related to Payload operations
• Ensure recovery in case of anomalies, with developed procedures
• Interface with internal and external parties in relation to the responsibilities of the subsystems, such as external Satellite Manufacturers and internal Ground and Spacecraft teams

YOUR PROFILE:
Must Have

• Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, with 0 3 years of applicable professional experience within satellite operations and/or ground systems control
• Experience operating RF test equipment
• Programming skills, including Python or Matlab
• Ability and willingness to meet the needs of a 24x7 on call environment
• A valid driver license is essential for on call support

Nice to Have

• Experience in satellite engineering and/or operations on Thales, Airbus or Boeing GEO or MEO satellites
• Signal Processing experience
• Ability to travel internationally

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Flexible working policy
• Bonus plans
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
• A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programs
• An employer that values all aspects of Diversity and respects every individual's story

GOOD TO KNOW
Embark on a career with us, where diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our driving force. We are crafting a workplace mosaic that values every hue, background, and perspective. Join a global team where inclusivity sparks innovation, and individuality is not only embraced but celebrated. At SES we are committed to hiring inspiring individuals from all backgrounds.

We take great pride in creating safe and inclusive processes and we support the recruitment, retention, and evolution of all employees irrespective of gender, colour, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or marital status, background or walk in life.