(Senior) Engineer, Ground Computer Systems Engineering

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

You will assure current systems and functionality in the area of RF & DVB and general telecommunications monitoring & control systems. You will also enhance and extend as required, focus on sustained & safe operations of existing real-time software and computer systems.

Software systems are typically built on a highly stable Linux core with basic C/C++ and frontends with standard apache php / javascript implementations and relational databases for data management.

Further aspects cover IT Security compliant implementations, virtualisation, automation and cloudification.

Extended Job Description:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULTS AREAS

• Support current operational infrastructure and legacy systems:
  • DVB monitoring ASI & IP
  • ASTRA satellite network consistency assurance tools
• Successfully lead the analysis, design, specification and implementation of:
  • SES’s Next Generation operational monitoring systems
• Efficiently own, follow-up and implement the related full project life cycles, including:
  • requirements collection/definition (for all system aspects of the final function)
  • project setup incl. budgeting and budget ownership during the project execution
  • project/program management (including design/development or procurement)
  • identifying and managing the required resources (e.g. contractors and suppliers) in an integrated approach towards the internal or external stakeholders
  • pro-active operational 2nd/3rd level and sales engineering support as required
• This includes the successful deployment (and/or design) of e.g.:
  • content/data/IF/RF spectrum measurement and monitoring and control systems
  • building of IT infrastructure (in coordination with the IT dept) as required for such ground-based systems
  • Global homogeneous, sustainable and scalable solutions       

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A recognized Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering degree (BS/MS or similar)
• Minimum of 5 years post education hands-on experience as a professional Systems Engineering and Software Developer designing, prototyping and installing operational systems. Project Management experience is considered a valuable asset.
• Proficiency experience with the secure and reliable setup of off-the-shelf software, covering Linux, Apache, OpenSSL, SSH, OpenVPN, SQL flavors, Postfix, PHP, HTML
• “Hands-on” experience with hardware-near software development – preferably for DVB related broadcast delivery systems or for audio/video and data processing systems
• “Hands-on” experience with secure networking of off-the-shelf or proprietary highly reliable systems
• Knowledge and expertise in auxiliary systems like Network (IP, switching, routing), Monitoring and Control systems, power, HVAC and civil engineering
• Proven experience in tools like MS 365 suite, Excel (incl VBA), Powerpoint, MS Project, Visio, AutoCad, Lotus Notes, Windows and Linux or similar
• Fluency in written and oral English. Other languages are considered as valuable assets
• Ability and willingness to integrate into an international environment, to travel internationally, and to communicate with international peers and customers
• Demonstrate high self-starter qualities and a high motivation to do projects effectively and autonomously without direct guidance or direct supervision
• Awareness of and ability to evaluate relevant technological developments, market trends, competitive factors, standardization licensing and regulatory aspects

SES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.