Junior Engineer, Ground Engineering (Chennai, IN)

Junior Engineer, Ground Engineering
ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
We are looking for a motivated Junior Engineer (GET) to join the Service Engineering & Delivery (SED) Team in SES, India. The selected engineer will be assigned to either Ground Systems Engineering or Terminal Engineering team within SED. As the Junior Engineer , you will be working as part of engineering team and supporting various engineering work for e.g. but not limited to system design, documentation & technical analysis and studies of ground-based systems. This role supports both GEO and MEO constellations and involves collaboration with various SES departments such as Product and Innovation, Sales, and Operations, as well as with Vendors. This role is ideal for someone eager to take ownership of technical challenges while continuously learning and developing in a dynamic environment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• Work with a team and support developing requirements for MEO and GEO ground systems from new product definitions
• Being part of the team engage with partner vendors of MEO and GEO ground systems to ensure their system fulfil product requirements and comply with the SES ecosystem
• Being part of the team supports the development of test plans to support the validation of MEO and GEO ground systems to ensure they meet the technical, functional, performance, and business requirements
• Being part of the team, create operations handover documentation that describe SES Networks specific configuration, commissioning procedure, troubleshooting guides, and CONOPS
• Remotely support deploying ground systems in a lab environment, running test plans, and generating test reports
• Support transmission analysis and studies in support of business development and customer services in particular link/level budget calculations, development of Excel VBA/Software based tools, block/design drawing and other detailed studies in support of gateway ground systems
• Work closely with team leads, senior engineers, and the trainer to continuously develop technical skills and stay current with industry practices.
• Participate in training and knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance expertise in satellite communication technologies and operational procedures.

COMPETENCIES

• Problem-solving: Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with team members, senior engineers, and vendors, while independently handling operational tasks.
• Communication: Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts effectively.
• Learning Agility: A commitment to learning new technologies and adapting to evolving operational challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Information and Communication Technology (ICT), or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Experience with satellite ground systems like antennas, modems etc. is a plus but not required.
  • Familiarity with basic networking concepts (e.g., IP networking, routing, switching) is advantageous.
  • Experience with satellite communications is desirable but not mandatory for entry-level candidates.
• Technical Skills:
  • Basic understanding of satellite communications infrastructure, antennas, amplifiers, converters and VSAT platforms.
  • Knowledge of networking fundamentals (routers, switches, firewalls) is an advantage.

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS

• Willingness to travel as required for operational needs.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and diverse team environment.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are an advantage.
• Must be an Indian citizen or eligible to work in India.

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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