Senior/Chief Engineer, Software Architecture, meoSphere

Requisition Number: 19756

Contract Type: Permanent

Location(s):

Betzdorf, LU McLean, VA, US

Senior Engineer, Software Architecture, meoSphere

Programme Description

meoSphere is SES’s next-generation Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite constellation, designed to deliver secure connectivity services to government agencies, enterprises, and commercial customers. It will also provide high-speed broadband internet to eliminate global connectivity dead zones.

Role Description Summary

The Senior/Chief Engineer, Software Architecture, meoSphere, will be in charge of defining the software architecture, implementation and test plans for the software components of the end-to-end meoSphere network.

Key Responsibilities / Key Result Areas

• Own the end-to-end software architecture of the meoSphere network, including internal and external software components
• Define the functional architecture and prepare the technical and design specifications from which software will be developed
• Specify robust interfaces, focusing on standards and interoperability
• Perform technical design reviews and ensure synchronization of developments in collaboration with the Payload Development and Software Center of Expertise teams
• Run crisp cadences (code reviews, unit test, and system test reviews, design controls) that accelerate delivery without bureaucracy
• Bake in security‑by‑design, resilience to adverse conditions, and comprehensive observability for operations
• Improve existing and develop new best practices for software development, continuous integration and product evolution
  
  

Required Qualifications

COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• 10 years of applicable working experience related to software development and/or software solutions implementation
• 5 years of experience architecting and designing (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and existing systems
• Demonstrated software development expertise including domain modelling, design patterns, data structures, and test-driven development
• Tangible knowledge in medium to large scale software design, continuous integration, and product development best practices
• Knowledge of mainstream programming languages (C/C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, Angular, etc.)
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Kanban and/or SCRUM)
• Experience is leading or working in cross-functional and remote project teams
• Analytical sense and ability to synthesize, anticipate, manage and mitigate risks
• Very good coordination and priority setting facilities,
• Problem perception, assessment and solving
• Good communication skills and ability to interface at different levels of the organisation
• Fluency in spoken and written English with additional languages considered an asset.
  
  

Nice to have

• Knowledge of satellite systems, payload operations or resource orchestration
• Experience with Azure and Azure DevOps environment
• Experience with TMForum Open Digital Architecture (ODA)
  
  

Other Key Requirements / Comments

• Eligibility for ESA/EU/NATO/National SECRET personnel security clearances. Candidates must be prepared to undergo a security clearance procedure, as this position may require holding such clearance, is considered an asset.
• Willing to work at least 60% onsite from office
• Able to travel nationally & internationally
  
  

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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