Product Development Architect

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The incumbent will be responsible for leading the design, testing & integration of Satellite based products and services at the centre of an innovative global organization operating in a unique and fast paced industry.  They will follow the SES Product Development Lifecycle process and work with individual Technology domains to integrate each into end-to-end solutions.  They will work with Product Manager and Vertical Teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical deliverables.  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• Lead the assigned technical architecture of SES products & services
• Lead the design, testing and integration of systems that contribute to the delivery of SES products
• Perform the role of system engineer on initiatives and ensure there is interoperability between all service components
• Work on key projects that will have a meaningful impact on SES’ success and align to business objectives
• Work across a broad range of technologies associated with Satellite based solutions
• Deliver designs of product architectures that align with product requirements.
• Work independently on assigned tasks within a larger program structure.
• Collaborate with relevant internal teams and with external contractors to define end-to-end product architectures.
• Adhere to SES Product Development process and deliver output associated with this role
• Lead & participate in testing and integration activities for product solutions.
• Interface with vendors to align requirements, as well as follow through on developments and report regularly.
• Interface with product management to understand customer requirements and translate those into technical requirements.
• Support the definition of operational plans & procedures to operate end-to-end services in an efficient and reliable manner.
• Collaborate and support the service transition and operations teams on the managed and sovereign service delivery, including training of internal & external stakeholders on any delivered projects.
• Provide training and guidance on the managed and sovereign service architecture definition.

 COMPETENCIES

• Curiosity to stay up to date with latest technologies & propose new technologies that will advance SES products.
• Analytical skills to reach conclusions based on understanding of data and metrics,
• Ability to set priorities and to work independently towards a long-term objective under tight deadlines
• Courage to take initiatives when required and foster a collaborative work environment as part of a team
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to clearly articulate objectives to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work on an iterative basis with stakeholders during design and prototyping (ideally, with the Agile/Scrum development process)
• Commitment to deadlines and willingness to meet tight development schedules
• Ability to work with multiple tasks spread over multiple non-related topics efficiently
• Ability to act as a “gap filler” among multiple teams to ensure task delivery in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or similar related scientific/engineering fields
• 10 years’ experience in Satellite & Telecommunication Systems
• Experience with Satellite based Platform technologies
• Experience of Mobility Satellite Networks
• Interest & Experience in automation
• Knowledge & Experience of Software Development & Databases – e.g Python/SQL
• Awareness of IP and ethernet connectivity services
• Understanding of virtualization techniques and operating systems for operationally critical infrastructure
• Experience in documenting products, processes and requirements
• Fluent in English, other languages are beneficial.

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS

• Work with cross discipline teams (satellite experts, sales, business experts, etc.)
• Work with remote management and team members
• Domestic and international travel required occasionally