(Senior) Manager, Satellite Platform Engineering

SES Satellites SES is a global space solutions company delivering resilient satellite connectivity and high-quality video content through an integrated multi-orbit network of ~120 GEO and MEO satellites. (Senior) Manager, Satellite Platform Engineering Role Description Summary The Manager, Satellite Platform Engineering leads a team of engineering expert responsible for the ADCS, Propulsion, Data Handling, Power and Thermal Subsystems for a SES fleet (GEO & MEO) and deliver on the Space Engineering departments’ goals and mission.
- Ensure highest satellite service availability by managing and coaching a team of highly specialized engineering experts in all phases of a satellite life cycle from satellite specification to build phase and operations.
- Ensure satellite health and safety is maintained all along its life cycle and provide effective response in case of satellite anomaly
- Define satellite specifications, support contract negotiation and procurement activities Primary Responsibilities / Key Result Areas
- Coach, mentor and lead a team of satellite engineers to help them deliver on their objectives, grow within their role, and develop within the organization.
- Assess new talent, hiring, and training new people into the team, and helping them integrate into SES.
- Deliver upon operational KPI maximizing satellite availability and longevity.
- Manage 24/7 Emergency on-call engineering support to operations, ensuring efficient training and accreditation on-call process.
- Ensure satellite health and performance is evaluated by continuous surveillance and analysis of telemetry data, trend it against model and/or predictions and forecast likely changes, particularly with regard to traffic capacity
- Ensure properly validated procedures and tools are in place for operations of each satellite
- Ensure effective operations on-call support for satellites in operation, including recovery and follow-up of eventual spacecraft off-limit conditions, anomalies and service interruptions;
- Lead analysis of satellite malfunctions and anomalous behavior. Liaise with the satellite supplier and other parties as necessary to complete the analysis including root cause identification.
- Define and negotiate satellite subsystem technical specifications to achieve business needs
- Promote application of lessons learned from previous experience in satellite procurement and operations into the development of new spacecraft
- Provide senior managerial expertise in satellite procurement and ensure satellite delivery is compliant to technical specifications
- Ensure expert participation in new satellite design, manufacturing, test readiness, material and failure reviews
- Ensure smooth integration of new satellites into the operation of the existing fleet
- Ensure required engineering analyses, modelling and parameter modifications are performed to optimize satellite performances or adapt them to new business needs
- Provide expert technical advice and recommendations to other people in SES Group and to satellite users pertaining to satellite performance
- Drive adoption and efficient use of new technology in the team. Promote continuous innovation. Competencies
- Energy and ability to motivate, manage and coach a team of engineers in different locations;
- Leadership skills, including communication, presentation, facilitation, stakeholder management, prioritization and conflict management
- Relentless focus on collaboration and teamwork
- Ability to manage effectively complex projects
- A passionate desire to take the organization as far as it can go;
- Understanding of the criticality of satellite operations and associated ground software
- Commitment to deadlines and willingness to meet the needs of 24×7 environment Qualifications & Experience
- Engineering degree with at least 10 years of applicable experience in Space Engineering Operations and/or procurement
- Technical expert with acquired in-depth knowledge and operational experience in spacecraft engineering through education and working experience, with strong background in ADCS, Power, Thermal and Propulsion
- Have demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, complex projects and coordinating cross-functional team consisting of internal and external parties
- Have demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels of the internal organization and provide high quality / quantity of expertise across space systems
- Have demonstrated ability to manage and motivate team of engineering experts Other Key requirments
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