Engineer, Terminal Engineering

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Engineer, Terminal Engineering

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The incumbent is a key member of the SES Next Generation Satellite Terminal development team providing technical leadership and expertise in the areas of satellite terminal and baseband systems development. A Satellite Terminal Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, automation and maintenance of satellite communication terminals used by end-users. This role involves a blend of hardware and software engineering to ensure that satellite user terminals meet performance, reliability, and compliance standards.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and design satellite user terminals, ensuring they meet required specifications and industry standards.
• Design comprehensive test plans and procedures to evaluate the performance and reliability of satellite terminals.
• Define test objectives, criteria, and methodologies to ensure thorough validation.
• Conduct a variety of tests, including functional, performance, stress, environmental, and compliance tests on satellite terminals.
• Operate test equipment and software tools to execute test cases accurately.
• Collect and analyse test data to identify patterns, anomalies, and areas for improvement.
• Use statistical methods and data analysis tools to interpret test results and generate insights.
• Detect and diagnose hardware and software issues during the testing process.
• Work with design and development teams to troubleshoot and resolve identified issues.
• Document test procedures, setups, and results in detailed technical reports.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts to increase efficiency and coverage of testing processes.
• Implement automated testing tools and frameworks to streamline validation efforts.
• Ensure that satellite terminals meet industry standards and regulatory requirements through rigorous testing. Perform certification tests to verify compliance with relevant standards.
• Identify opportunities for improving test methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Stay updated on new testing technologies and best practices in the satellite communications industry.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, development, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment on test objectives and outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with project managers and stakeholders to provide status updates and insights on test progress.
• Assess potential risks associated with the deployment of satellite terminals and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Perform Level-4 technical support for satellite Terminals to peers/customers in- and outside the company as an established expert in the satellite and terrestrial ground engineering field and act as a trusted representative of the team and the company.
• Implement tests to validate risk mitigation measures and ensure robust terminal performance.
• Create technical documentation and reports of the development process.
• Keep up to date with latest technologies.
• Ability to coordinate with various business requirements and various stakeholders
• Efficient analytical skills, coordination & priority setting facility, problem solving, project & time management, critical task decision making, as well as the ability to provide practical conclusions
• Demonstrated high self-starter qualities and a high motivation to deliver projects efficiently and autonomously, without direct supervision
• Innovative mind, ability to identify and implement change and solve problems
• Good communication and presentation skills, proactive approach towards internal and external customers
• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse organization
• Aware of and can evaluate relevant technological developments, market trends, competitive factors, standardization, licensing and regulatory aspects.

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