Satellite Platform Engineer – Operations & Systems

SES S.A Brazil; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SES S.A Brazil is seeking an Engineer in Satellite Engineering based in McLean, VA. The successful candidate will provide engineering and operational support throughout the satellite lifecycle, ensuring service availability and optimizing performance.

This role requires a Master’s Degree in a related field and proficiency in MATLAB or Python. The candidate will also need strong technical skills and the ability to respond to operations or emergency situations on-call.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years experience in satellite engineering or operations desired.
• Knowledge of satellite bus subsystems from various manufacturers is a plus.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analysis and ensure satellite operations.
• Develop recovery procedures for system anomalies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize satellite performance.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Effective Communication

Collaboration & Teamwork

Results-Driven Approach

Continuous Improvement

Education

Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics or similar

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

SES S.A Brazil is seeking an Engineer in Satellite Engineering based in McLean, VA. The successful candidate will provide engineering and operational support throughout the satellite lifecycle, ensuring service availability and optimizing performance.

This role requires a Master’s Degree in a related field and proficiency in MATLAB or Python. The candidate will also need strong technical skills and the ability to respond to operations or emergency situations on-call.