Product Development Architect

Senior Architect, Product Development

Location:

Betzdorf, LU;
McLean, VA, US;
Chicago, US, . Contract Type:
Permanent.

The incumbent will be responsible for leading the design, testing & integration of satellite‑based products and services within an innovative global organization operating in a fast‑paced industry. They will follow the SES Product Development Lifecycle process and collaborate with individual technology domains to integrate each into end‑to‑end solutions. Working closely with Product Manager and Vertical Teams, they will translate business requirements into technical deliverables.

• 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.
• Act as system engineer on initiatives and ensure 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 external contractors to define end‑to‑end product architectures.
• Adhere to SES Product Development process and deliver the associated outputs.
• Lead & participate in testing and integration activities for product solutions.
• Interface with vendors to align requirements, follow through on developments, and report regularly.
• Interface with product management to understand customer requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
• Support the definition of operational plans & procedures to operate end‑to‑end services efficiently and reliably.
• Collaborate and support the service transition and operations teams on managed and sovereign service delivery, including training of internal & external stakeholders on delivered projects.
• Provide training and guidance on managed & sovereign service architecture definition.

• Curiosity to stay up to date with latest technologies & propose new technologies that advance SES products.
• Analytical skills to reach conclusions based on understanding of data and metrics.
• Ability to set priorities and work independently toward 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 Agile/Scrum).
• Commitment to deadlines and willingness to meet tight development schedules.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks across diverse topics efficiently.
• Ability to act as a “gap filler” among multiple teams to ensure timely task delivery.

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar scientific/engineering fields.
• 10 years’ experience in satellite & telecommunications systems.
• Experience with satellite‑based platform technologies.
• Experience with 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.

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

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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