SES Satellites · 14 hours ago
Senior Engineer, Spectrum Management & Development, Americas
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSES Satellites is a leading company in satellite communications, and they are seeking a Senior Engineer for Spectrum Management & Development. The role involves leading spectrum activities and frequency coordination, managing filing processes, and participating in international regulatory bodies to advocate for SES interests.
Communications InfrastructureHardwareSatellite CommunicationTelecommunicationsWired Telecommunications
Responsibilities
Identify candidate new orbital slots for spectrum expansion capabilities. Prepare the necessary ITU and national admin filings (GSO or NGSO)
Lead preparation for and conduct selected coordination meetings for the affected administrations and operators (GSO or NGSO)
Actively participate to the work of the relevant regional regulatory bodies and the ITU especially for the technical activities. Prepare the required technical studies and defend them during the meetings
Advocate SES positions in ITU and Regional meetings to identify and secure new spectrum as well as to protect existing spectrum
Act as an internal SES coordinator for one of the WRC agenda items that are of interest to SES
Develop and maintain relationships with regulators and representatives of other companies engaged in ITU work
Analyse the current regulatory environment, propose strategies for improvement if required, and lead the associated work at regional and ITU levels. Prepare the required input papers
Perform study of spectrum assets or regulatory environment for internal projects
Support the development of orbital slots including satellite design within specific regions as requested
Translate spectrum availability and constraints into satellite designs and sales engineering guidelines
Serve as Spectrum lead on satellite design teams as assigned; Lead analysis of spectrum rights, define strategy to solidify those rights, and determine what is reasonable for the company to invest in
Support Regulatory in technical analysis required in Regional processes (licensing, rulemaking, public consultations …)
Qualification
Required
Hold an internationally recognised engineering qualification (e.g. electronics, radio-frequency, telecommunications or equivalent)
Minimum of 5 years relevant post-qualification experience
Deep understanding on satellite technologies and applications
Good understanding of the satellite regulatory environment and the ITU procedures
Fluency in English; the knowledge of other languages of the defined region is considered an additional asset
Collaborative individual and team player
Software skills: Being able to develop simulations (either by using commercial or in-house existing tools, or by developing them based on python, matlab, etc). Some SQL knowledge is desirable
Good communicator, capacity to 'translate' complex technical analysis into 'understable' documents and presentations
Excellent project management, diplomatic and interpersonal skills
Effective negotiation and lobbying skills
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity, needed for dealing with people from many countries
Willingness to travel a significant portion of the time, approximately 30%
Company
SES Satellites
At SES, we believe that space has the power to make a difference.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$5.98BKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2025-08-28Post Ipo Equity· $10.12M
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.15B
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Leadership Team
Adel Al-Saleh
CEO SES
Martin Halliwell
SVP and CTO with SES ASTRA
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