Senior/Chief 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

COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications

• 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