Software Engineer

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

O3b mPOWER is SES’s next generation NGSO constellation. Adaptive Resource Control (ARC) Software is a critical component of the O3b mPOWER architecture. As a Software Engineer in the ARC Development team, you will provide technical expertise in the areas of software development and software performance optimization. The key activities associated with the role are: definition of technical requirements, preparation of technical description documents, participating in design, development and testing for next generation software systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• Ability to work within an Agile/Scrum ecosystem
• Design, implement, and maintain software that addresses complex requirements
• Perform software unit testing and integration
• Ability to read and understand existing codebases in different programming languages (Python, C++)
• Maintain existing software codebases by addressing bugs and fulfilling change requests
• Understand and leverage existing APIs
• Automate the development lifecycle by employing CI/CD best practices
• Provide support to a multi-discipline product focused team to ensure timely and accurate project delivery
• Participate in design reviews, test activities and review of technical documentation for software systems
• As needed, On-Call Support for Operations of ARC and associated systems, being the escalation path for mis-sion operational issues and troubleshooting of operational software.
• Participate in diagnosis, recovery and restoration of software in production
• Troubleshoot service availability issues with Mission Operations and communicate with the development team for resolution.
• Evaluate relevant technological developments, market trends, competitive factors.
• Responsible to developing test procedures and scripts to ensure new architectures are properly vetted in the lab or in over-the-air testing
• Effectively communicate status of ongoing projects to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Support the transition of the new products into operations ensuring the proper tools and training are in place
• Develop and document requirements, specifications, interfaces, test plans, and supporting the Operations, Maintenance and Sustainment programs
• Other ad-hoc tasks, as assigned by Line Manager

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, other languages considered an asset
• Effective communication and presentations skills in working with both technical and non-technical support staff
• Self-motivated, accountable and self-educating individual with strong personal and professional initiative who is willing and able to work collaboratively with both customers and fellow team members
• Eager to stay up to date on industry/technology trends and developments; maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments
• Willingness to adapt/learn new programming languages as required
• Effective verbal and written communication skills that include the ability to describe highly technical concepts in non-technical terms
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, with well-developed organizational skills
• Sense of urgency, initiative and competitive drive to get things done
• Resourcefully working through or around anything blocking things that need to be accomplished
• Ability to work at in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to new information, re-prioritize as needed
• Ability to travel, up to 25% of the time, including international travel

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• 7-10 years of relevant software engineering experience
• Experience in designing, developing, and testing software for high-reliability applications (Communication Systems, Satellite Control Software, Mission Critical Systems)
• Deep expert knowledge in programming at least one of following languages:
  • C++
  • Python
• Experience with writing unit and integration tests including testing and mocking frameworks
• Knowledge or experience with CI/CD tools, preferably Azure DevOps
• Knowledge or experience with software container technologies, preferably Docker
• Knowledge or experience with IP protocols; preferably HTTPS, TCP and UDP
• Knowledge or experience with software messaging technologies; preferably Kafka
• Knowledge or experience with databases; preferably PostgreSQL
• Domain knowledge/experience in one or more of the following areas: NGSO Satellites, Telecommunications, Data Communication, RF/Antenna Systems, will be a plus but not required
• Experience deploying software in production environments; preferably with Kubernetes

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Flexible working policy
• Bonus and equity plans
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
• Access to a wide variety of trainings, including Microsoft platforms and solutions, such as Azure, M365 & PowerBI
• A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programs 
• An employer that values all aspects of Diversity and respects every individual’s story