About this role
<div class="image-box"><img style="width:700.0px" src="https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/SES/logos/4doors.jpg"></div> <div id="p"> <p style="text-align:center"><br><span style="font-size:20.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Senior Engineer, R&D Network, IRIS2</strong></span></span></p> </div><p style="margin:26.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:13.0pt;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#0091d2;font-weight:bold">ProgramME Description</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:13.0pt;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:13.0pt;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">IRIS² is the new European Union secure satellite communications constellation. This project is the European Union's answer to the pressing challenges of tomorrow to provide secure connectivity services and enhanced communication capacities to the EU and its Member States as well as to governmental users, private companies and European citizens while ensuring high-speed internet broadband to cope with connectivity dead zones.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:13.0pt;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">SES – together with other consortium partners and core members – was selected by European Commission to build and to operate the IRIS² multi-orbit satellite constellation.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:13.0pt;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">The IRIS² team enters the next project phase and there is a strong need for support for all the activities around service provisioning and products that the system can offer in the future.</span></p> <p style="margin:18.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:13.0pt;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#0091d2;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Role description summary</span></p> <p style="margin:18.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:13.0pt;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#0091d2;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:windowtext;font-weight:normal">We are seeking a highly skilled Network R&D Engineer to design, prototype, and validate next-generation networking technologies for a large-scale satellite constellation (LEO, MEO and multi-layer). This role focuses on advanced network theory, experimental systems, programmable networking, and virtualized network architectures. You will operate at the intersection of space systems, distributed networking, and intelligent control planes, solving complex challenges in dynamic topology management, ultra-low-latency routing, and resilient global connectivity. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in research-driven environments, enjoys building experimental platforms, and can translate theoretical insight into production-ready systems. </span></p> <p style="margin:18.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:13.0pt;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#0091d2;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:13.0pt;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Design and analyze large-scale satellite network architectures (LEO/MEO/GEO constellations).</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Develop and prototype novel routing, congestion control, and traffic engineering algorithms.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Build experimental SDN-based control planes for dynamic, space-based networks.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Design and implement programmable data planes using P4 and emerging network hardware.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Architect and evaluate <strong>virtualized network and system environments</strong>, including:</span></li> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="circle"> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Network Function Virtualization (NFV)</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Virtual routing and switching</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Cloud-native and containerized network services</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Distributed virtual network overlays across space and ground segments</span></li> </ul> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Develop simulation, emulation, and digital twin frameworks for constellation-scale experimentation.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Apply optimization theory and stochastic modeling to multi-layer satellite-terrestrial systems.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Integrate machine learning and AI techniques for:</span></li> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="circle"> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Adaptive routing and traffic prediction</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Failure detection and mitigation</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Network self-optimization and autonomy</span></li> </ul> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Conduct rigorous performance analysis, benchmarking, and validation of experimental systems.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Collaborate cross-functionally with aerospace engineers, systems architects, and software teams.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Transition research prototypes into scalable, production-ready network platforms.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:13.0pt;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#0091d2;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Qualifications Background and Experience</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with focus on networking, distributed systems, or applied mathematics.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Strong foundation in:</span></li> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="circle"> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Graph theory and network topology modeling</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Optimization (convex optimization, linear programming, combinatorial optimization)</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Queueing theory and stochastic processes</span></li> </ul> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Hands-on experience with:</span></li> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="circle"> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Software-Defined Networking (SDN)</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">P4 and programmable data planes</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Network virtualization technologies (VMs, containers, Kubernetes, hypervisors)</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and service chaining</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Overlay/underlay architectures (VXLAN, GRE, etc.)</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Network simulation and emulation tools (ns-3, OMNeT++, Mininet, etc.)</span></li> </ul> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, or Rust.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Experience designing experimental systems and performing statistically rigorous evaluations.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Deep understanding of Linux networking stack and performance instrumentation tools.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:12.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:13.0pt;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#0091d2;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Other key requirements / comments</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:13.0pt;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Eligibility for ESA/EU SECRET personal security clearances is essential. Candidates must be prepared to undergo a security clearance procedure, as this position may require holding such a clearance</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Willing to work at least 60% onsite from office</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Travel as required for project realization purposes</span></li> </ul><style type="text/css">div.content { background: #FFFFFF; } div.joqReqDescription { background: #FFF repeat-y!important; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif!important; text-align:left; color:#000; width:700px!important; margin:0 auto!important; position:relative; -webkit-column-count: 1; /* Chrome, Safari, Opera */ -moz-column-count: 1; /* Firefox */ column-count: 1; padding-top:0px; padding-left: inherit; padding-bottom:50px; font-size:14px } div.joqReqDescription div.image-box { width: 700px; text-align: center; display: block; padding: 0 0 35px; } div.joqReqDescription p, div.joqReqDescription ul{ font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif!important; margin:0 15px; padding-bottom:12px; } div.joqReqDescription li{ padding-bottom:6px; } /* position: absolute; height: 389px; } div.joqReqDescription div.imagebox2 { text-align:center; } */ </style> <div id="p"> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:13.0pt;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">SES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer</span></strong></p> </div>