About this role
Engineer, Terminal Engineering ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The incumbent is a key member of the SES Next Generation Satellite Terminal development team providing technical leadership and expertise in the areas of satellite terminal and baseband systems development. A Satellite Terminal Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, automation and maintenance of satellite communication terminals used by end-users. This role involves a blend of hardware and software engineering to ensure that satellite user terminals meet performance, reliability, and compliance standards. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and design satellite user terminals, ensuring they meet required specifications and industry standards. Design comprehensive test plans and procedures to evaluate the performance and reliability of satellite terminals. Define test objectives, criteria, and methodologies to ensure thorough validation. Conduct a variety of tests, including functional, performance, stress, environmental, and compliance tests on satellite terminals. Operate test equipment and software tools to execute test cases accurately. Collect and analyse test data to identify patterns, anomalies, and areas for improvement. Use statistical methods and data analysis tools to interpret test results and generate insights. Detect and diagnose hardware and software issues during the testing process. Work with design and development teams to troubleshoot and resolve identified issues. Document test procedures, setups, and results in detailed technical reports. Develop and maintain automated test scripts to increase efficiency and coverage of testing processes. Implement automated testing tools and frameworks to streamline validation efforts. Ensure that satellite terminals meet industry standards and regulatory requirements through rigorous testing. Perform certification tests to verify compliance with relevant standards. Identify opportunities for improving test methodologies, tools, and processes. Stay updated on new testing technologies and best practices in the satellite communications industry. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, development, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment on test objectives and outcomes. Communicate effectively with project managers and stakeholders to provide status updates and insights on test progress. Assess potential risks associated with the deployment of satellite terminals and recommend mitigation strategies. Perform Level-4 technical support for satellite Terminals to peers/customers in- and outside the company as an established expert in the satellite and terrestrial ground engineering field and act as a trusted representative of the team and the company. Implement tests to validate risk mitigation measures and ensure robust terminal performance. Create technical documentation and reports of the development process. Keep up to date with latest technologies. COMPETENCIES Ability to coordinate with various business requirements and various stakeholders Efficient analytical skills, coordination & priority setting facility, problem solving, project & time management, critical task decision making, as well as the ability to provide practical conclusions Demonstrated high self-starter qualities and a high motivation to deliver projects efficiently and autonomously, without direct supervision Innovative mind, ability to identify and implement change and solve problems Good communication and presentation skills, proactive approach towards internal and external customers Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse organization Aware of and can evaluate relevant technological developments, market trends, competitive factors, standardization, licensing and regulatory aspects. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE A recognized Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering degree (BS/MS or similar) with a knowledge of RF and telecom theory 1 to 4 years of “hands-on” engineering experience in satellite terminal systems and worked successfully as Development or Systems Engineer or Test and validation engineer. Experience in RF measurement techniques, test and verification of Satellite terminals and expertise in auxiliary systems like Network (IP, switching, routing), Monitoring and Control systems, power, Knowledge of satellite communication systems, transmission standards, modulation and decoding techniques of satellite communication paths, satellite transmission standards Experience and knowledge of software development processes, integration and test procedures, unit testing, concepts of automated testing of software integrated systems Experience and knowledge basis of electronic development cycles and related integration and testing Basis of satellite systems and space segment operational concepts (ConOps) Fluency in written and oral English. Highly desirable experience (several of the following): Software Quality assurance and management experience Knowledge and basic experience of Software testing methods Knowledge of testing procedure automation, and automated unit testing methodologies Experience with some basic software development through training and small projects Knowledge basis of agile methodologies for software development Experience with collaborating software development tools such as GITHUB and JIRA, SVN Experience with database techniques (such as SQL for example) Experience with Integrated Development Environment (IDE) (ie Eclipse, Visual Studio, etc) Experience in utilities programming, debuggers and debugging techniques. Experience with virtualization techniques and operating systems. 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