SES Satellites · 14 hours ago
Engineer, Satellite Platform Engineering
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expSES Satellites is a leading company in satellite engineering and operations, and they are seeking an Engineer for their Satellite Platform Engineering team. The role involves providing engineering and operations support throughout the satellite lifecycle, ensuring optimal performance and service availability through analysis, procedure development, and collaboration with engineering teams.
Communications InfrastructureHardwareSatellite CommunicationTelecommunicationsWired Telecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Continuous surveillance and analysis of telemetry data to evaluate satellite health and performance, trending it against models and predictions, and forecasting likely changes, particularly regarding traffic capacity
Providing engineering support for satellite requirement definitions, proposal evaluations, negotiations, and design analysis, ensuring operational experience is considered in new satellite procurements
Supporting definition of satellite requirements for integration with satellite operations ground control systems, including the creation of test plans, conducting acceptance tests, and resolving issues
Preparing for the launch of new satellites, through support to satellite manufacturer mission design reviews and post launch separation and orbit raising phases
Developing, validating and maintaining operational procedures, tools, and processes to maintain optimal satellite and service performance, with a focus to task automation
Providing technical advice to internal teams and satellite users regarding satellite capabilities, performance and operations
Optimizing satellite performance by performing necessary engineering analysis, modelling, and parameter modifications to meet new business needs
Support preparation of on-orbit satellite performance reports to internal and external Customer(s)
Performing on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis, available to support satellite operations outside of regular business hours, including weekends, to address as requested operations and/or emergency situations. On-call response may require travel to local satellite control center for support actions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Physics or similar discipline with a specialization in one or more of satellite dynamics and control; avionics, power or thermal sub-systems or similar is required
Proficiency with MATLAB and/or Python programming language
Fluency in English (any other language being an asset)
1 to 3 years applicable professional experience in satellite engineering and/or operations are desired, but not mandatory. New Graduate applications are welcome
Knowledge of satellite bus subsystems across one or more of Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed, MAXAR, Northrop Grumman, Thales is desired, but not mandatory
Eligible applicants to the US based location must be a US Citizen, a Green Card Holder or who can otherwise meet federal export-control authorization requirements
Eligible applicants to the position must meet EU and US export-control authorization requirements for access to Space Segment EAR and ITAR information
Willing to work on-site or hybrid remote per allowed policy
Willing to travel domestically and internationally
Company
SES Satellites
At SES, we believe that space has the power to make a difference.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.99BKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2025-08-28Post Ipo Equity· $10.12M
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.16B
2025-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $130.5M
Leadership Team
Adel Al-Saleh
CEO SES
Martin Halliwell
SVP and CTO with SES ASTRA
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