Senior Terrestrial Network Engineer-Procure Optimize

SES Satellites; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

SES Satellites in McLean, VA seeks a Senior Terrestrial Network Engineer to design, procure, implement, and optimize terrestrial transport networks that support critical communications infrastructure. This role manages circuit procurement and vendor relationships, coordinating with carrier teams to ensure reliable, diverse backbone connectivity and cost efficiency.

The position requires strong decision-making, project management, and deep knowledge of routing and transport technologies (BGP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related technical discipline.
• Experience in telecommunications and transport network engineering.
• Strong understanding of routing and transport technologies such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS.

Responsibilities

• Design, procure, implement, and optimize terrestrial transport and backbone network solutions.
• Lead end-to-end circuit lifecycle management including feasibility, ordering, provisioning, testing, renewals and disconnects.
• Collaborate with carrier engineering teams to validate diverse network routes for resiliency.
• Review circuit routing docs and KMZ files to identify risks and opportunities.
• Communicate circuit-related risks and mitigation strategies to stakeholders.
• Provide technical support for network events and outages; support modernization initiatives.

Job description

SES Satellites in McLean, VA seeks a Senior Terrestrial Network Engineer to design, procure, implement, and optimize terrestrial transport networks that support critical communications infrastructure. This role manages circuit procurement and vendor relationships, coordinating with carrier teams to ensure reliable, diverse backbone connectivity and cost efficiency.

The position requires strong decision-making, project management, and deep knowledge of routing and transport technologies (BGP,