Onsite Platform Engineer, Level 1

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About the role

  • Engineer, Platform Engineering responsible for developing requirements, testing, and deploying VSAT platforms and modems. Collaborating across SES departments and with Platform Vendors.

Responsibilities

  • Development requirements for MEO and GEO platforms and modems systems from new product definitions with providing technical leadership
  • Engage with partner vendors of MEO and GEO platforms and modems to ensure their system fulfil product requirements and comply with the SES ecosystem
  • Develop test plans to support the validation of MEO and GEO platforms and modems to ensure they meet the technical, functional, performance, and business requirements
  • Test and validate vendor provided system for the SES ecosystem and ensure high availability and reliability of these systems in our on-prem labs, specifically support the Governmental Technical Certification in the Lab of WMP
  • Create handover documentation that describes SES Networks specific configuration, commissioning procedure, troubleshooting guides, and CONOPS
  • Deploy new product development into existing MEO and GEO platforms and modems
  • Manage deployment of MEO and GEO platforms and modems expansions
  • Validate other platform solutions SES operates in his worldwide network
  • Deploy ground systems in a lab environment, run test plans, and generate test reports
  • Evaluate and recommend third-party test tools to aid with systems test efforts
  • Drive technical defects and bug resolution with our partner vendors
  • Deploy platform and modem software upgrades and major configuration changes
  • Provide technical support to our operational team
  • Provide training and support as required to other technical staff
  • Support a community of practice around the platform development across the company

Requirements

  • BS/MA degree engineering, computer sciences, IT or similar
  • 5+ years of experience in platforms like iDirect, Comtech, Gilat, Newtec, or others
  • The 5 years include following areas of knowledge
  • Experience of Satellite RF communications systems
  • IP protocols, TCP, UDP, RTP, MEF, routing protocols, and switching
  • Strong knowledge of QoS and WAN optimization techniques including TCP acceleration, caching, and compression
  • Basic experience with Unix system environment
  • Certifications in one or multiple of the above-mentioned platforms technologies or other industry certifications are preferred
  • MEO satellite experience is a plus

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Platform Engineer, Level 1

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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