Senior Engineer, Managed Services

SES Space & Defense is a trusted partner ensuring mission success for our customers by blanketing the globe with multi orbit end to end satellite and technology solutions which provide reliable, secure, and high bandwidth connectivity. We strive to be the only solution when success is critical, and we will take care of our employees because we recognize they are our competitive advantage. The SES S&D Team, along with our customers and partners, will achieve success through integrity, honor, and commitment.

Senior Program Engineer

Hybrid from Tampa, FL

Position Summary

Our Senior Program Engineer will be responsible for in-depth understanding of technical information defined in Contract Cost and Schedule Status Reports, (CSSRs), and Performance Work Statements, (PWSs). You will work across departments to support proposals and acquisitions by developing equipment installation plans as well as service acceptance test plans. You will own the creation and explanation, oral and written, of technical engineering solutions for our Customers’ needs. If you have a keen interest in complex terrestrial technical solutions and a hunger for Space, in general, this could be the role for you! Keep reading for additional details.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Develop technical responses to request for proposals providing the technical engineering solutions supported by clear written descriptions of the proposed solutions
• Lead engineering efforts in support of customer request and responses
• Work with sales and business development providing engineering support to assist in acquisition of future services
• Develop equipment installation plan and service acceptance test plans
• Develop statement of work for equipment integrators and service providers
• Specifies equipment and services as per design solutions and requirements
• Generate engineering drawings and documentation
• Provide technical support to the field operations team in resolving circuit issues
• Design customer solutions for specific customer and product requirements
• Assist other members of the team sales and account executives with interpretation and definition of requirements
• Represent SES SD Program Engineering team in meetings related to asset management, interference issues, and infrastructure planning
• Support Spectrum Management with spectrum coordination that might impact SES SD customers
• Support product development team with technical design and analysis for the new product initiatives, either internal or through partners
• Maintain up to date working knowledge of SES satellite fleet as well as satellites of other operators which support solutions and leverage either as partners, vendors or as a competitive threat
• Evaluate existing infrastructure and customer solutions for upgrades and improvements
• Develop relationships with new and existing suppliers
• Attend customer meetings and conferences, as necessary
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Prior experience in US Military, Federal Government, or NATO contracts
• Department of Defense (DoD), Secret or higher, level security clearance
  
  

The base salary range for this full-time position is $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 bonus benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

SES Space & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.