(Senior) Manager, Satellite Platform Engineering

Role description summary

The Manager, Satellite Platform Engineering leads a team of engineering expert responsible for the ADCS, Propulsion, Data Handling, Power and Thermal Subsystems for a SES fleet (GEO & MEO) and deliver on the Space Engineering departments’ goals and mission.

• Ensure highest satellite service availability by managing and coaching a team of highly specialized engineering experts in all phases of a satellite life cycle from satellite specification to build phase and operations. 
• Ensure satellite health and safety is maintained all along its life cycle and provide effective response in case of satellite anomaly
•  Define satellite specifications, support contract negotiation and procurement activities 

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Primary responsibilities / Key result areas

• Coach, mentor and lead a team of satellite engineers to help them deliver on their objectives, grow within their role, and develop within the organization.
• Assess new talent, hiring, and training new people into the team, and helping them integrate into SES.
• Deliver upon operational KPI maximizing satellite availability and longevity.
• Manage 24/7 Emergency on-call engineering support to operations, ensuring efficient training and accreditation on-call process.
• Ensure satellite health and performance is evaluated by continuous surveillance and analysis of telemetry data, trend it against model and/or predictions and forecast likely changes, particularly with regard to traffic capacity
• Ensure properly validated procedures and tools are in place for operations of each satellite
• Ensure effective operations on-call support for satellites in operation, including recovery and follow-up of eventual spacecraft off-limit conditions, anomalies and service interruptions;
• Lead analysis of satellite malfunctions and anomalous behavior. Liaise with the satellite supplier and other parties as necessary to complete the analysis including root cause identification.
• Define and negotiate satellite subsystem technical specifications to achieve business needs
• Promote application of lessons learned from previous experience in satellite procurement and operations into the development of new spacecraft
• Provide senior managerial expertise in satellite procurement and ensure satellite delivery is compliant to technical specifications
• Ensure expert participation in new satellite design, manufacturing, test readiness, material and failure reviews
• Ensure smooth integration of new satellites into the operation of the existing fleet
• Ensure required engineering analyses, modelling and parameter modifications are performed to optimize satellite performances or adapt them to new business needs
• Provide expert technical advice and recommendations to other people in SES Group and to satellite users pertaining to satellite performance
• Drive adoption and efficient use of new technology in the team. Promote continuous innovation.

Competencies

• Energy and ability to motivate, manage and coach a team of engineers in different locations;
• Leadership skills, including communication, presentation, facilitation, stakeholder management, prioritization and conflict management
• Relentless focus on collaboration and teamwork
• Ability to manage effectively complex projects
• A passionate desire to take the organization as far as it can go;
• Understanding of the criticality of satellite operations and associated ground software
• Commitment to deadlines and willingness to meet the needs of 24x7 environment

Qualifications & Experience

Other Key requirments

• For US based positions: must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder

The US salary range for this full-time position is $161,475 - 236,800.

Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and geographic location. Individual compensation within the range is determined based on work location and a variety of factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and relevant education or training.

Additional compensation and benefits may apply depending on the location and terms of employment.