Senior Product Engineer

Senior Product Engineer

Location: Reston, VA, US

At SES Space & Defense, we are a trusted partner ensuring mission success for customers operating in the most demanding environments. As part of SES S.A., a global leader in satellite-enabled connectivity, we deliver multi-orbit, end-to-end satellite and technology solutions that provide secure, reliable, and high-bandwidth communications across the globe.

The Senior Product Engineer will join the Product Engineering organization to support the development, validation, and deployment of next-generation satellite communications products and services. Reporting to the Senior Director of Product Engineering, this role plays a critical part in productizing the SES mPOWER portfolio and advancing emerging multi-orbit network capabilities.

The position focuses on integrating remote terminal solutions into operational networks, validating hub-side configurations, supporting terminal certification efforts, and ensuring end-to-end service readiness. Working across engineering, operations, product management, and commercial organizations, the successful candidate will help transition new capabilities from development into operational service while maintaining technical consistency, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys blending satellite communications, systems integration, and service delivery within a rapidly evolving multi-orbit environment.

Support the Product Engineering team during the development and productization of new satellite communications products and services.

Support the productization of the SES mPOWER service portfolio and multi-orbit service offerings.

Implement and validate hub-side configurations required to support new remote terminal types, service plans, and operational capabilities.

Support configuration and validation of network elements used during terminal qualification, certification, and operational deployment.

Work with terminal and modem manufacturers to ensure their products meet operational requirements.

Assist with end-to-end system validation by verifying interoperability between terminals, hub infrastructure, satellite resources, and network management systems.

Support customer commissioning activities, including hub-side provisioning, service activation, configuration validation, and troubleshooting.

Develop technical procedures, engineering documentation, configuration guides, and operational work instructions supporting new product introductions.

Assist in troubleshooting network, terminal, and service activation issues encountered during product rollout and customer onboarding.

Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Product Management, and Commercial teams to support the successful transition of new products into operational service.

Contribute to engineering analyses and technical trade studies supporting product enhancements and continuous service improvements.

Support integration and testing of software releases, modem features, network capabilities, and service enhancements affecting product performance.

Maintain readiness of integration and test laboratories, ensuring equipment configuration, cabling, firmware, and network topologies remain current and operational.

You are a systems-minded engineer with a passion for satellite communications, product development, and operational service delivery. You enjoy solving integration challenges that span terminals, gateways, network infrastructure, and space assets while ensuring new capabilities transition seamlessly into production environments.

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

5–8 years of experience supporting satellite communications, telecommunications, networking, systems engineering, or product engineering activities.

Experience supporting satellite communications systems, including hub infrastructure, remote terminals, and modem technologies.

Working knowledge of RF communications, IP networking, modem technologies, antenna systems, and end-to-end satellite and terrestrial communications architectures.

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively within collaborative, cross-functional engineering organizations.

SES Space & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.